Next-Generation Boarding House 'Kyoto Solidaires' Project: Promoting Youth Residency via Vacant Rooms in Elderly Households

On June 21, 2026 (Sunday), Chiiki Tomoiki Lab will hold a practical report session titled, "Next-Generation Boarding House 'Kyoto Solidaires' Project: Promoting Youth Residency via Vacant Rooms in Elderly Households."

Overview The Kyoto Prefecture 'Kyoto Solidaires' project is a residency initiative designed to combat the current trend of many people in their 20s leaving the city, by encouraging young people to settle down in Kyoto.

Students stay in the homes of compatible elderly residents at an affordable cost. Through daily greetings, conversations, sharing hobbies, and experiencing local culture like the Jizo-bon festival or regional events, students gain a sense of life in Kyoto, fostering ties and attachment to the community to promote long-term residency.

Program Part 1: 14:00–15:10 Practical Report Part 2: 15:10–16:00 Workshop

Highlights The session will feature Yoshitomo Mukuhira, who will discuss the background and implementation of the 'Kyoto Solidaires' project, the challenges faced, tips for networking among elderly providers, student tenants, and matching companies, and future initiatives. This is an opportunity to learn how regional challenges are being addressed.

Speaker Profile Yoshitomo Mukuhira (Counselor, Housing Policy Division, Kyoto Prefectural Government Department of Construction and Traffic) With experience in public housing, barrier-free access, and housing safety nets, Mukuhira currently manages the 'Kyoto Solidaires' project and prefectural housing. He is also involved in civic activities focused on elderly isolation and revitalizing traditional Kyoto townhouses (machiya).

Event Details Event Name: Next-Generation Boarding House 'Kyoto Solidaires' Project Date/Time: June 21, 2026 (Sun) 14:00–16:00 (Registration starts at 13:45) Venue: Hito-Machi Koryukan Kyoto (Conference Room 4) and Zoom Capacity: 40 in-person, 50 online Lecturer: Yoshitomo Mukuhira