Nihon Project Solutions Joins Academic-Industry-Government Collaboration with Minamiuonuma City and Aoyama Gakuin University

Nihon Project Solutions Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Daisuke Ito), a specialized project management firm, has joined a public-private-academic collaboration framework involving Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, and the Aoyama Gakuin University Graduate School of International Management (ABS) as part of the PROXIA Group's CSR activities. The initiative aims to promote industrial and educational development in Minamiuonuma City.

On June 4, 2026, Takahamichi Hosoda, Dean of ABS, and Daisuke Ito, who is both a visiting lecturer at ABS and President of Nihon Project Solutions, visited the Minamiuonuma City Hall to discuss future cooperation regarding regional and educational revitalization with Naohiro Odaka, Deputy Mayor of Minamiuonuma City.

On the same day, they visited several local enterprises to learn about region-specific industries, technologies, and initiatives utilizing local resources, such as snow-based cooling. Through this visit, Minamiuonuma City, ABS, and the PROXIA Group have agreed to build a cooperative relationship to continuously explore initiatives that contribute to industrial and educational revitalization while staying attuned to local realities.

◼️ Building on the Comprehensive Partnership Agreement

Aoyama Gakuin and Minamiuonuma City concluded a comprehensive partnership agreement on March 31, 2026, to promote cooperation in areas such as education, research, regional revitalization, and talent development. This visit was conducted as part of the initiatives stemming from this agreement.

As a company with expertise in project management and PMO, Nihon Project Solutions will participate in this collaboration to share methodologies for organizing and promoting initiatives to address regional challenges as part of its CSR commitment.

◼️ Exchanging Views on Regional Resource Utilization

The discussions covered possibilities for industrial revitalization and talent development utilizing Minamiuonuma City's resources. In particular, the potential of facilities using 'snow cooling' was explored—a sustainable energy resource that harmonizes with the local natural environment and offers potential as a subject for education and research.

◼️ Confirming Practical Learning Opportunities

Following the meeting with the Deputy Mayor, the group visited four local companies. These interactions provided deep insights into the region's industrial strengths and challenges. The practical knowledge cultivated by these local enterprises offers valuable material for both students and professionals to learn about addressing regional issues. By linking these enterprises with ABS and the PROXIA Group, diverse possibilities are expected, including practical learning opportunities for students, joint research on regional solutions, and the promotion of Project-Based Learning (PBL) programs.

◼️ Giving Back PM Knowledge to Society

Addressing regional challenges requires multi-stakeholder collaboration across government, academia, businesses, and residents. Project management is more than just planning; it is a practical mindset for aligning stakeholder visions and turning them into executable actions. Nihon Project Solutions considers contributing its PMO expertise to education and regional revitalization as a core corporate social responsibility. The company is committed to continuous dialogue with local stakeholders to develop initiatives that authentically meet the region's needs.