Free Participation: University of Tokyo Professor, Leading Community Development Expert Hitoshi Kinoshita, Nagareyama City Mayor, and Former Announcer to Speak

"MACHIKATSU ONLINE SEMINAR" where you can learn about the forefront of community development

Machikatsu Shitsu Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture; Representative Director: Toru Saito), which handles "private sector community development production" connecting people through public facilities, will hold a free online seminar "MACHIKATSU ONLINE SEMINAR" to learn about solving regional issues.

In this seminar, top runners active in the four fields of community development, citizen activities, neighborhood associations, and gender equality will be invited as lecturers to introduce initiatives and case studies practiced in the field of community development.

It will be held as an online seminar sharing knowledge that provides hints for community development and organizational management, targeting personnel involved in community development such as local government officials, NPOs, community organizations, and companies.

Background of the Event

Across Japan, regional societal issues are becoming increasingly complex year by year, including aging populations, vacant house problems, weakening community ties, and operational challenges for citizen activity groups.

In this situation, there is a demand for diverse stakeholders such as citizen activity groups, neighborhood associations, administrations, schools, and companies to collaborate and promote sustainable community development.

To support everyone involved in community development, Machikatsu Shitsu Co., Ltd. has planned the online seminar "MACHIKATSU ONLINE SEMINAR," focusing on four themes: "community development," "citizen activities," "neighborhood associations," and "gender equality."

Through lectures and case studies by experts in each field, practical perspectives and hints for promoting regional activities will be provided.

Seminar Overview

【Name】MACHIKATSU ONLINE SEMINAR

【Participation Fee】Free

【Format】Online (※Some courses may have in-person participation)

Community Development Course

【Online】From Participation to Co-creation Community Development

Date: May 27, 2026 (Wednesday) 13:30-15:30 Lecturer: Mr. Hideki Koizumi

Title: Professor, Department of Urban Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo

Course Director, University of Tokyo Urban Development Graduate School

Representative Director, Shibuya Future Design General Incorporated Association

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