Toyonaka City will implement "Youthmo! in Toyonaka #YouthChallengeLab!", which recruits projects that young people "want to try" to improve the city of Toyonaka and supports their implementation. This initiative aims to promote the active participation of young people in urban development and incorporate their opinions into city administration.

Overview of "Youthmo! in Toyonaka #YouthChallengeLab!" Recruitment

◆ Content

・Recruitment of challenge projects that identify urban issues from a youth perspective and tackle them with flexible ideas and methods. A presentation screening will be conducted to select adopted projects.

・Proponents of adopted projects will receive a maximum subsidy of 300,000 yen, and the city will provide comprehensive support from project planning to implementation, including individual consultations, bridging with local communities, and disseminating information to citizens.

◆ Eligibility

Individuals or groups aged 18 to 30 (excluding high school students).

(Main members must include those residing, studying, or working in Toyonaka City)

◆ Schedule

▼For details, please visit the city's website

https://www.city.toyonaka.osaka.jp/joho/keikaku/soukei4/youthmo.html

Overview of activities by adopted organizations in last year's "Youthmo! in Toyonaka #YouthChallengeLab!"

This project is a new initiative introduced in Reiwa 7 (2025). Last year, nine project proposals were received from university student groups and others, and six projects were adopted.

◉ Manabi Link

Implementation of career learning programs at elementary schools

Career learning implemented at Nobata Elementary School

◉ Glocal Friends

Hosting exchange events for international students and local residents

Exhibition at Chocolat Anniversary Festival

◉ HUHUH

Revitalization events utilizing public spaces in front of stations

Kotatsu installation event in front of Toyonaka Station

◉ Toyonaka Job TV

Video production promoting the charm of people working in the region

One of the created videos

◉ Lifestyle Meeting

Dialogue events to consider diverse lifestyles

Workshop scene

◉ Super Happy Aging Project

Regional collaboration project where university students participate in elderly community activities

Shimada Elementary School mochi-pounding event

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