Create Lemon Co., Ltd. completed the 'Uniterrace IV' student apartment in Funagata Town, Yamagata. Built under a public-private partnership to combat depopulation, it reached full occupancy immediately.
Create Lemon Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture, Representative Director and CEO: Tomokazu Oba) completed the third building of the student apartment "Uniterrace" series (the fourth building cumulatively, including those for faculty and staff) in Funagata Town, Mogami District, Yamagata Prefecture, in March 2026.
This project is being promoted jointly by the town and the company based on the "Partnership Agreement concerning the Operation of Apartments for Students, etc. of the Tohoku University of Agriculture and Forestry" concluded with Funagata Town. In this town, which faces severe depopulation and a youth exodus, the project aims to create an environment where young people want to live by providing high-quality housing suited to modern lifestyles. By linking it with the adjacent regional exchange facility "Funapon" and the existing "Uniterrace" series, the goal is an "area development type" regional revitalization model where young people and local residents naturally interact.
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Background: Why is a "Student Apartment" Needed in a Town of 5,000 People?
Funagata Town, Mogami District, Yamagata Prefecture, while blessed with rich nature, faces the serious challenge of depopulation and youth outflow. Although there are educational institutions and workplaces in the town, there was a shortage of high-quality rental housing suited to modern lifestyles that young people would want to live in.
Based on the belief that "housing is local infrastructure," Create Lemon started developing apartments in Funagata Town. As the track record grew with the first and second buildings, the number of student and faculty residents increased, and new vitality began to emerge in the town. The reverse thinking that "young people can choose this town because there is a place to live" led to the achievement of completing this fourth building.
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FAQ
When was the "Uniterrace IV" student apartment completed in Funagata Town, and which company developed it?
It was completed in March 2026 by Create Lemon Co., Ltd., based in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture, with Representative Director and CEO Tomokazu Oba.
What is the purpose of the partnership agreement between Create Lemon Co., Ltd. and Funagata Town regarding the student apartments?
The agreement, titled "Partnership Agreement concerning the Operation of Apartments for Students, etc. of the Tohoku University of Agriculture and Forestry," aims to jointly promote high‑quality housing for students, faculty, and staff, supporting regional revitalization and encouraging young people to stay in the town.
How does the new "Uniterrace IV" project aim to revitalize Funagata Town’s depopulation issue through its design and location?
By providing modern, high‑quality rental housing linked to the adjacent regional exchange facility "Funapon" and integrating with the existing Uniterrace series, the project creates an area‑development model that encourages interaction between students and local residents, thereby attracting and retaining young people in the town of roughly 5,000 inhabitants.
What is the significance of the "Uniterrace" series count, and how does the fourth building relate to previous student and faculty apartments?
The third building completed in March 2026 is the fourth Uniterrace building overall when including earlier faculty and staff apartments, reflecting a growing track record that has increased the number of student and faculty residents and sparked new vitality in Funagata Town.
Which regional exchange facility is directly connected to the new student apartment, and what role does it play in the area's development strategy?
The apartment is linked with the neighboring regional exchange facility called "Funapon," which serves as a community hub facilitating natural interaction between young residents and existing locals, supporting the area‑development type revitalization model promoted by Create Lemon and Funagata Town.