'SIS Digital Creative Lab Yoshida' Officially Opens in Unnan City — A 'Digital Exchange Salon' Rooted in Mountainous Areas Connecting Community and Schools to the World!

NPO SIS Academy (Chairman: Akira Wakasa) officially opened its satellite hub, 'SIS Digital Creative Lab Yoshida (SIS-DCL Yoshida),' in Unnan City, Shimane Prefecture, in April 2026, through an alliance with Tanabe Co., Ltd. (President: Choroemon Tanabe). More than just a place for digital skill acquisition, the facility operates as a 'Digital Exchange Salon' that integrates regional problem-solving, school collaboration, corporate DX support, and a YouTube broadcasting studio.

SIS-DCL is an experiential learning center focused on 'Digital Talent Development' operated by SIS Academy. Built on the three pillars of Sports, Education, and Digital, it aims to nurture individuals who can proactively solve social challenges. While the main center in Matsue is already a 'Shimane Prefecture Certified Digital Hub,' this new satellite in Yoshida aims to accelerate digital-driven regional revitalization in mountainous regions experiencing aging and depopulation.

Key Activities and Achievements:

- **YouTube Live Streaming for the Yoshida Furusato Summer Festival**: By broadcasting behind-the-scenes preparation and planning meetings, the lab has reduced administrative overhead for minutes and fostered community unity by conveying facial expressions and nuances. Archived videos shared via LINE have streamlined information sharing for those unable to attend. - **Support for 'Inquiry-Based Learning' at Yoshida Junior High School**: The lab provides technical training in video production and editing to help students share local attractions (such as Tatara ironmaking and traditional culture) with the world, fostering student initiative and local pride. - **Global Broadcasting of 'Tatara Blowing' Traditional Culture**: In Spring 2026, the lab conducted the world's first YouTube Live broadcast from the Tanabe family's Tatara site. The stream provided real-time commentary on ironmaking processes and craftsmanship, allowing a global audience to experience the iron culture of the Izumo region.