Relocation Event "Yamaguchi and Tsuwano Relaxed Relocation Life 2026 ~Know, See, Enjoy~" to be Held on July 26th at Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan in Yurakucho

The Public Interest Incorporated Association Furusato Kaiki & Migration Exchange Promotion Organization (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Chairman Kimio Takahashi), which supports relocation in cooperation with municipalities nationwide, will co-host the relocation event "Yamaguchi and Tsuwano Relaxed Relocation Life 2026 ~Know, See, Enjoy~" on July 26 (Sun). This event is co-hosted with the Yamaguchi Prefecture Central Region Cooperation City Area Promotion Council Relocation and Settlement Promotion Project Executive Committee. Six cities in Yamaguchi Prefecture and Tsuwano Town in Shimane Prefecture will exhibit, and you can feel free to consult about life, work, housing, and more.

Event Overview

Name

Yamaguchi and Tsuwano Relaxed Relocation Life 2026 ~Know, See, Enjoy~

Date and Time

July 26, 2026 (Sun) 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Venue

Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan 3rd Floor Green Room

Access

1 minute walk from JR Yurakucho Station / Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line "Yurakucho Station" 3 minutes walk from Tokyo Metro "Ginza Station"

Admission Fee

Free

Organizer

Yamaguchi Prefecture Central Region Cooperation City Area Promotion Council Relocation and Settlement Promotion Project Executive Committee

Co-organizer

Public Interest Incorporated Association Furusato Kaiki & Migration Exchange Promotion Organization

Event Official Website: https://www.furusato-web.jp/event-info/p268222/

Event Official Website Here

Visitor Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOSJNncYZtbzJuKVAa6wq65XFTTIof4DTD20Q5EhMKhbzFrQ/viewform

Visitor Registration Form Here

* Entry and exit to the event are free.

* Upon arrival, please fill out a daily reception form (paper), including those who have pre-registered.

* Applications for participation in talk sessions and workshops will be accepted at the event venue. Seats are limited. We will guide you on a first-come, first-served basis, so please understand this in advance.

Event Details

◇◆ Consultation Corner ◆◇

You can consult directly with representatives from the municipalities you are interested in. There is also a general consultation desk for the prefecture, so those who are thinking "I'll start by gathering information about relocation" are also very welcome. Please feel free to join us.

◇◆ Talk Session ◆◇

What I Found! Nanashimachi Life ~The Charm of Life and Ideals vs. Reality from the Perspective of Relocators~ (Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)

An interview with four guests who relocated to Yamaguchi and Tsuwano.

We will have a candid conversation about their reasons for relocating and the charm of the areas where they currently live.

This session is packed with information that will be helpful for those interested in life in Yamaguchi and Tsuwano, and those considering relocation.

Motomi Matsudo (Yamaguchi City)

Moved from Tokyo to Ato, Yamaguchi City as an I-turn. Formerly a regional revitalization volunteer, she settled down after her term and now lives by engaging in diverse livelihoods such as producing processed foods and working as an inbound guide. Hikaru Hagino (Tsuwano Town)

After a career as a salaryman in Tokyo (sales and customs specialist at NYK Line), he returned to his family temple as a Buddhist priest. While serving as the chief priest, he is involved in local activities such as promoting Mölkky and working as a hot spring sommelier. Haruto Uehara (Hofu City)

Originally from Chiba Prefecture. Relocated to Hofu City as a regional revitalization volunteer. While in charge of information dissemination at the tourism association, he also operates the local media "Hofumoura" on his own. Miyuki Oshiro (Hagi City)

Originally from Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture. Discovered Hagi City during a cross-Japan trip searching for a relocation destination. Decided to relocate after participating in a relocation experience tour. Moved in September 2025. Currently works at a coffee stand and bookstore, practicing her own way of working.

◇◆ Workshop ◆◇

You can enjoy local experiences while touching upon the culture of Yamaguchi and Tsuwano.

Let's Draw Bamboo with Basic Sumi-e Painting! (Mine City)

- Duration: Approximately 30 minutes

- Session Times: [1] 11:15 AM - / [2] 12:15 PM -

- Capacity: 6 people per session

* Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a guardian.

Instructor: Akishuu (Calligrapher, Sumi-e Painter)

Let's Brew Onocha Deliciously! (Ube City)

- Duration: Approximately 30 minutes

- Session Times:

[1] 11:30 AM - / [2] 12:15 PM - / [3] 2:00 PM - / [4] 3:00 PM -

- Capacity: 5 people

* Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a guardian.

Instructor: Yasuo Kawaguchi (Yamaguchi Tea Co., Ltd.)

Let's Make a Kaleidoscope with a Glass Artist! (Sanyo-Onoda City)

- Duration: Approximately 30 minutes

- Session Times: [1] 2:00 PM - / [2] 3:00 PM -

- Capacity: 6 people per session

* Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a guardian.

Instructor: Sayaka Tanaka (Kirara Glass Future Museum)

* Applications for participation in each workshop will be accepted from 11:00 AM at the workshop corner within the venue on the day of the event. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Advance reservations are not accepted. Also, please note that you cannot participate in multiple workshops held at the same time.

* Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a guardian.

About the Yamaguchi Prefecture Central Region Cooperation City Area (Nanashimachi)

The Yamaguchi Prefecture Central Region Cooperation City Area, commonly known as "Nanashimachi" (nickname "Yamaguchi Yume Kairo"), consists of 7 municipalities: Ube City, Yamaguchi City, Hagi City, Hofu City, Mine City, and Sanyo-Onoda City in Yamaguchi Prefecture, and Tsuwano Town in Shimane Prefecture. Since 2017, we have been promoting various initiatives to enhance the individuality and appeal of each city's rich nature, history, traditions, culture, industries, and human resources, aiming to create a metropolitan area where people can interact, find employment, and settle down.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yamananashimachi/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nanashimachi/

About the Public Interest Incorporated Association Furusato Kaiki & Migration Exchange Promotion Organization

The Public Interest Incorporated Association Furusato Kaiki & Migration Exchange Promotion Organization (JOIN-FURUSATO) works to promote relocation from urban to rural areas and exchange between urban and rural communities, with the aim of contributing to regional revitalization in a society with a declining population.

The "Furusato Kaiki Support Center Tokyo" operated by our organization supports people who wish to relocate to rural areas by providing relocation consultations in cooperation with municipalities nationwide. At the center in Yurakucho, Tokyo, counselors from 44 prefectures and 1 designated city are stationed, providing consultations based on specific regional information regarding life, work, childcare environments, and more.

Official Name: Public Interest Incorporated Association Furusato Kaiki & Migration Exchange Promotion Organization Location: 8th Floor, Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan, 2-10-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0006 Representative: Chairman Kimio Takahashi URL: https://www.furusatokaiki.net/