LOCUS BRiDGE, Bridging Regions, Government, and Businesses, Fully Renovates Corporate Website

Locus Bridge LLC (Headquarters: Kitamoto City, Saitama Prefecture; Representatives: Keisuke Kurose and Hiroshi Hayashi) has fully renewed its corporate website. LOCUS BRiDGE is composed of team members, many of whom are former local government officials, who work alongside communities across diverse fields such as hometown tax support, city promotion, public relations, public-private collaboration, real estate utilization, and regional revitalization. To date, the company has supported over 100 municipalities cumulatively. In FY2024, the average donation growth rate for municipalities receiving hometown tax support reached +129.9%—9.35 times the market average. The team includes members who have won awards such as the National Public Relations Contest and the Local Government Employee Award, bringing proven on-the-ground experience from municipal operations. This website renewal centers on our philosophy of 'illuminating and connecting human and regional potential.' We have reorganized the content to clearly present each service area, support activities, and achievements. The new site aims to better communicate LOCUS BRiDGE’s holistic role in supporting sustainable regional development by connecting local governments, businesses, and residents. Background of the Renewal Regional challenges cannot be solved by a single policy alone. Municipalities face increasingly complex issues such as population decline, labor shortages, regional industry decline, and rising numbers of vacant homes. At the same time, many untapped resources, locations, and human aspirations remain dormant within communities. LOCUS BRiDGE has previously engaged in regional development across various domains, including hometown tax support, public relations, city promotion, public-private collaboration, real estate utilization, and regional revitalization. However, solving regional challenges requires more than implementing individual initiatives. It is essential to identify regional potential through cross-sectoral integration, connect stakeholders, and provide end-to-end support from planning to implementation. With this renewal, we have not only restructured our service offerings but also visualized our approach and philosophy in engaging with and supporting communities. The new website clearly communicates our role and mission as a partner that connects regions, government, businesses, and residents. Services Introduced on the New Website Hometown Tax Support with Regional Partnership We support hometown tax programs not only to increase donation amounts but also from four strategic perspectives: securing financial resources, promoting local industries, defining effective fund usage, and cultivating donor loyalty—ensuring long-term regional impact. City Promotion Support We organize and edit regional resources and stories to create compelling promotional campaigns that generate empathy. We support sustainable, authentic communication that highlights each region’s unique character. Public Relations Support We assist with strategic planning for municipal PR, including the production of newsletters, social media content, and videos. We also support in-house capacity building and operational improvements to help establish sustainable PR systems. Public-Private Collaboration Support We connect regions, governments, and businesses to co-create new value. Through supporting corporate hometown tax programs, business development, workshops, and field tours, we foster sustainable, community-rooted partnerships. Co-Creative Real Estate for Regional Value We support the creation of vibrant spaces by utilizing vacant homes, idle properties, and shopping districts. Our proposals go beyond facility development to include operation planning and community building. Regional Revitalization Support We support the creation of hubs, community development, and business operations by leveraging historical assets, public spaces, and local players. We work to establish systems that empower communities to grow independently. Lectures and Training Programs We deliver lectures and training sessions for municipal staff on topics such as hometown tax, public relations, city promotion, and regional revitalization, sharing practical insights based on real-world experience. LOCUS BRiDGE’s Strengths LOCUS BRiDGE’s greatest strength lies in its team of members with extensive experience in local government operations. Many team members have served as municipal officials, gaining hands-on experience in hometown tax programs, public relations, city promotion, public-private collaboration, policy planning, and industrial promotion. Including 10 National Public Relations Contest awardees and 8 Local Government Employee Award winners, our experienced practitioners provide on-the-ground support while fully understanding administrative realities such as systems, budgets, internal coordination, and resident relations. Additionally, our ability to connect diverse stakeholders—including businesses, residents, and entrepreneurs—and support implementation rooted in local communities is another key strength. Future Outlook LOCUS BRiDGE will continue to act as a partner that further enhances and connects regional 'potential,' working together with municipalities, businesses, and local residents to build sustainable communities. We will continue to uncover the value hidden within regions, connect people, inspire new initiatives, and link them to the future. As a long-term companion, we remain committed to engaging deeply with each and every community. Company Overview Company Name: Locus Bridge LLC Headquarters: 4-13-1 Chuo, Kitamoto City, Saitama Prefecture, Fine Life Kitamoto 103 Representatives: Keisuke Kurose, Hiroshi Hayashi Business Activities: Hometown tax support with regional partnership, city promotion support, public relations support, public-private collaboration, co-creative real estate for regional value, regional revitalization, lectures and training, sales support for municipalities nationwide, etc. Website: https://locusbridge.jp/