Envisioning the Future of the City Together: Oshu City to Host Future Design Conference

Oshu City will host the 'Oshu City Future Design Conference,' a forum to consider the future vision of the city together with its citizens, toward the formulation of the next Comprehensive Plan*. This forum will welcome individuals active in various fields as coordinators and panelists to deepen discussions on the future of Oshu City. Why not join us to reaffirm the current situation, challenges, and attractions of Oshu City, think together about 'what kind of city we want it to be,' and envision the future of our town? In addition, on the day of the event, there will be an exhibition of 'Kikorin Park' where you can play with wooden toys, as well as food and beverage booths, so please feel free to come along with your family! *What is a Comprehensive Plan? It is the 'overall blueprint' for future city planning, a plan to organize and visualize the future vision of 'what kind of city we want it to be' from a long-term perspective, and the initiatives that should be advanced preferentially. 1 Event Information - Date and Time Sunday, May 31, 2026, 14:00 - 17:00 (Doors open at 13:00) - Location Special Venue on the 1st Floor of Maple East Building - Target Audience Open to everyone - Participation Fee Free - Other Joining late or leaving early is permitted. 2 Program 13:00 Doors Open 14:00 Opening Remarks 14:05 Overview of the City's Current Status and the Comprehensive Plan 14:40 Panel Discussion: 'Considering the Future of Oshu City' 16:50 Closing Remarks 3 Introduction of Coordinator and Panelists [Coordinator] Mr. Takumi Miyamoto, Representative of Koen Inc./planter [Panelists (5 members)] Mr. Kentaro Takahashi, Representative Director and President of Bunshudo Co., Ltd. Mr. Mutsumi Sato, Representative of Maison de l'Amitie Ms. Yukie Chida, Representative Director of Chida Precision Industry Co., Ltd. Mr. Shinya Wakatsuki, Director of the Iwate Agricultural Cooperatives Youth Organization Council Ms. Izumi Chiba, Official at the Community Welfare Division, Oshu City Council of Social Welfare [Commentator] Mr. Hiroshi Goukon, Mayor of Oshu City 4 Parking - Maple East Building Available spaces: Approx. 100 Note: Please use the stairs as the elevator is out of order. - Maple West Building Available spaces: Approx. 100 Note: Please use the east side of the 4th floor, west side of the 5th floor, and the roof. Free for up to 3 hours in principle. Please do not park in monthly contracted spaces. - Mizusawa Tourist and Local Products Center Z Plaza Aterui Available spaces: Approx. 200, about a 7-minute walk. Please use other nearby paid parking lots as well. [We are also seeking opinions from citizens regarding the future of Oshu City!] Furthermore, in formulating the plan, we are collecting citizen opinions to reflect the perspectives of the generation that will lead the future of the city and those who collaborate in the community. It is a simple questionnaire via a web form, so please share your candid thoughts. - Those who live, commute to work, or attend school in Oshu City - Those interested in Oshu City, such as those originally from the city Monday, May 18, 2026 - Tuesday, June 30, 2026