Tsurugi Town, Tokushima Prefecture Launches 'Regional Revitalization Cooperation Squad DAO' to Solve Local Issues and Create Relationship Populations

Tsurugi Town, Tokushima Prefecture, and Alyawmu Inc. (Headquarters: Sapporo, CEO: Hiroaki Hatanaka), a company specializing in regional revitalization using DAOs and NFTs, will launch the 'Regional Revitalization Cooperation Squad DAO' in June 2026. This initiative combines the Regional Revitalization Cooperation Squad system with a digital community (DAO) to revitalize the region, aiming to solve local issues and create a 'relationship population' through collaboration between local residents and DAO participants.

(1) Introduction of the Appointee and Job Description Appointee: Sota During university, Sota focused on video production, including planning, filming, and editing short SNS videos. He was also part of a team that promoted the charm of Shiga Prefecture through 'short dramas.' Through these activities, he realized the importance of conveying not just information, but the emotions of the people involved and the atmosphere of the site. He aims to use this experience to share the charm of Tsurugi Town with many people.

[Comment on this initiative] Sota, Tsurugi Town Regional Revitalization Cooperation Squad I am joining the Regional Revitalization Cooperation Squad DAO as a new graduate. Although I am from Kagawa Prefecture and this is my first time working in Tsurugi Town, I feel a sense of familiarity. I feel a strong sense of responsibility and excitement to apply my knowledge of video, SNS, and digital tools to a region in Shikoku that I feel close to. I want to work with the residents to create new connections using my youthful energy and ideas.

[Comment from Mayor Shigeru Kanenishi of Tsurugi Town] Tsurugi Town is part of the 'Nishi-Awa Steep Slope Agriculture System,' a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS). We are proud of this treasure nurtured by our ancestors in harmony with nature. However, severe aging and a shortage of successors are major challenges. To address this, we are partnering with Alyawmu Inc. to create a new mechanism using the Regional Revitalization Cooperation Squad DAO. I expect Sota, who is joining us, to challenge the inheritance of tradition and the creation of new value with a 'fresh perspective' and 'action,' and I believe this encounter will lead to a bright future for Tsurugi Town.

[Comment from Masaya Fujimoto, Assistant Manager, Industrial Economy Division, Tsurugi Town] The Nishi-Awa region, including Tsurugi Town, is a GIAHS-certified area, but it faces challenges such as depopulation, aging, wildlife damage, and climate change. I hope Sota will explore solutions from a broad perspective and help revitalize the region with us.

(2) About the DAO and Project 1. What is a DAO? A Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) is a digital community where participants gather from all over the country via the internet. Participants are not just fans but active members who can participate in planning and decision-making on an equal footing. 2. Benefits of a DAO Introducing a DAO creates a mechanism for people outside the municipality to actively participate in solving local issues. Fresh perspectives and knowledge react with the passion of local residents to create innovative solutions. 3. Budget Implemented within the scope of the 'Special Local Allocation Tax (10/10).' We provide a one-stop service for recruiting, supporting, and providing digital technology to reduce the burden on municipal staff. 4. Implementation Status and Future Plans - FY2025: 15 municipalities - FY2026: 23 municipalities planned 5. Service Details We provide one-stop support including recruitment, daily DAO operation support, and digital technology (Discord, NFT). 6. Free Seminar for Municipalities We hold free online seminars on using DAOs for regional revitalization. Please contact the official Alyawmu website for details. 8. About Alyawmu Alyawmu Inc. is a Sapporo-based startup promoting 'Regional Revitalization through NFTs.' We provide solutions such as Hometown Tax NFTs, Tourism NFTs, and Regional Revitalization Cooperation Squad DAOs to municipalities nationwide.