Starting a Dream Life with Trial Migration: Kyoto Chutan Region Migration Seminar

## Starting a Dream Life with Trial Migration

Kyoto Prefecture is holding a migration seminar titled 'Starting a Dream Life with Trial Migration' in Tokyo to promote migration to the Chutan region. Participants will be able to directly hear about the experiences and lifestyles of predecessors who have moved from the Tokyo metropolitan area.

### 1. Date and Time
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 13:00–15:00

### 2. Location
Furusato Kaiki Shien Center (Tokyo), Seminar Room B
(Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan 8F, 2-10-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)

### 3. Content
【Part 1: 13:00–14:00】*Online participation is available for Part 1 only.
- Introduction to the Kyoto Migration Concierge
- Introduction to the Chutan region (Fukuchiyama, Maizuru, and Ayabe Cities)
- Testimonials from guests who have moved to the region (discussing their journey and life after migration, such as child-rearing and local food experiences)

【Part 2: 14:00–14:30】
- Open interaction between participants and guests (exchange of opinions, Q&A, etc.)

【After Closing: 14:30–15:00】
- Individual consultation (optional)

### 4. Guests
- Kiyotaka and Makiko Nishimura (Migrants who moved from Tokyo to Ayabe City)

### 5. Participation
- Capacity: 20 people (first-come, first-served basis, participation is free)
- Apply via the application form on the official Kyoto migration and settlement information site 'Kyoto to Ashita' (Deadline: 16:00, Tuesday, July 7)
- URL: https://www.kyoto-iju.jp/event/20260711/

### 6. Organizers
- Organizer: Regional Development Division, Kyoto Prefectural Chutan Regional Development Bureau
- Co-organizers: Furusato Kaiki Shien Center, Kyoto Prefecture Migration Center