Investing Experience and Wisdom in Amagasaki’s Future: The 'Amanushi Project' Launches
Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, will launch the 'Amanushi Project' in June 2026 at the open innovation hub 'ARKade' to support local businesses. The project invites local SMEs to participate as 'Amanushi,' sharing knowledge and experience through dialogue to co-create future regional value. Partner applications are open until May 29.
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Background of the Project
Amagasaki, having developed as a manufacturing city, has seen many companies play vital roles as suppliers. However, amidst major structural changes in society, there is an urgent need to address fundamental questions: "Where, with whom, and what kind of value should we create?" This project aims to visualize and re-edit the region’s intangible assets—knowledge, technology, relationships, and pride—by tackling questions like "What does it mean to do business in Amagasaki?" and "What kind of future do we want to build in this city?" through dialogue across company boundaries.
What is 'Amanushi': An Investor in the Future
The project names participants 'Amanushi' (likening them to shareholders) to emphasize that they are not mere 'users,' but colleagues investing their assets into the future of the region. 'Amanushi' partners will contribute intangible assets—experience, knowledge, technology, networks, and stories of challenge (including failures)—to the region through dialogue. The accumulation of these dialogues aims to generate new collaborations and technological dissemination, ultimately leading to new regional value.
Program Details (Fiscal 2026 Schedule)
- Amanushi Networking Sessions (Dialogue sessions): Held once a month (First: June 9, Second: July 13, Third: August 20)
- Reciprocal Company Visits: Conducted as needed
- Amanushi General Meeting: A成果 report meeting planned for around March 2027
Application Overview
- Entry Period: May 11 (Mon) – May 29 (Fri), 2026
- Target: SMEs with headquarters or offices in Amagasaki City that are currently pursuing or willing to pursue new business or organizational reforms.
- Main Requirements: Not fixated on short-term results; willing to share both success stories and failures; open to forming questions from the discussions of others.
- Benefits of Participation: Building relationships with like-minded business leaders and successors, reassessing corporate values, and opportunities to influence policy.
Inquiries
For details and applications, please visit the Amanushi Project page.
Amagasaki City, Economic and Environmental Bureau, Economic Department, Innovation Promotion Division
Email: info@oic-arkade.net
FAQ
What is the 'Amagus Project'?
It is a project led by Amagasaki City where local mid-sized and small businesses collaborate through dialogue to co-create the future of the region. The project seeks to recruit partner companies to share knowledge and experience, aiming for new collaborations and value creation.
Who can participate in 'Amagus'?
The target participants are mid-sized and small businesses located in Amagasaki City that are undertaking (or have the intention to undertake) new business ventures or organizational reforms.
What are the benefits of participating in 'Amagus'?
Benefits include building relationships with like-minded business leaders and successors, reviewing your company's values, and opportunities to provide input on policy.
When is the recruitment period?
The recruitment period is from May 11, 2026 (Monday) to May 29, 2026 (Friday).
What are the activities included in the project?
The project includes monthly networking sessions (dialogue sessions), occasional mutual company visits, and a results presentation meeting (Amagus General Assembly) planned for around March 2027.