Student-led Practical Project to Tackle Regional Issues: 'Student-Created Town Future Project' Activity Presentation Held
Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Co., Ltd. and Gakusei Joho Center Co., Ltd. (Nasic), in cooperation with Kyoto City, held an activity presentation for the 'Student-Created Town Future Project' on April 10, 2026. This marks the 6th iteration of the initiative, where 20 university students in Kyoto worked for approximately five months on the theme 'How to make the activities of companies/organizations creating Kyoto's future sustainable,' producing and presenting article content based on their research.
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Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Hiroaki Hoshino) and Gakusei Joho Center Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture; President and Representative Director: Kazuki Yoshino, hereinafter 'Nasic'), in cooperation with Kyoto City, have been implementing the 'Student-Created Town Future Project' since 2020, which involves students in thinking about solutions to social issues facing the region. This initiative has now reached its 6th iteration, and on April 10, 2026, an activity presentation for this year's project was held at Kyoto City Hall.
This year, 20 university students studying in Kyoto worked for approximately five months on the theme 'How to make the activities of companies/organizations creating Kyoto's future sustainable.' They conducted interviews with four organizations, including student groups working to solve social issues and projects launched during their student days that have been commercialized. They then created article content summarizing the background, specific initiatives, achievements, and future prospects of these organizations, which was presented at the activity presentation.
Activity Presentation Group Photo
■ Workshops Held (Total of 3 sessions)
In this project, a total of three workshops were held from November 2025 to March 2026: 'Interviewing,' 'Exploration,' and 'Dissemination.' Students progressively learned interviewing techniques and editorial perspectives, and then, in teams, conducted interviews with local companies and organizations. They proceeded with the creation of article content and the construction of a special website. By having students take charge of the entire process from interviewing to production and dissemination, the project provides practical learning opportunities that go beyond mere academic study.
Workshop Scene Workshop Scene
■ About Interview Activities
In this project, students took the lead, consistently handling everything from arranging appointments with target organizations to on-site interviews, conducting interviews, and editing articles. They produced content that visualized the initiatives and value of each organization from a third-party perspective.
Through these activities, students developed practical information dissemination skills and deepened their understanding of organizations active in the region.
Student Interview Scene Student Interview Scene
■ Activity Presentation
At the activity presentation held at Kyoto City Hall, each team gave a presentation based on the special websites and interview content they had created. The realistic content based on on-site interviews and the dissemination utilizing the unique perspectives of young people were highly evaluated, attracting significant interest from participants.
Furthermore, an exchange of opinions was held with stakeholders, including the Mayor of Kyoto City, where comments were given on student proposals and discussions were held regarding future regional revitalization.
Activity Presentation Scene Activity Presentation Scene
Activity Presentation Materials (Team A) Activity Presentation Materials (Team B)
Activity Presentation Materials (Team C) Activity Presentation Materials (Team D)
■ 6th Project Activity Overview
【Participating Students (Total 20)】
Kyoto Sangyo University 6 students / Doshisha University 5 students / Ritsumeikan University 2 students / Doshisha Women's University 2 students / Kyoto University 1 student / Kyoto Women's University 1 student / Kyoto Pharmaceutical University 1 student / Ryukoku University 1 student / Kyoto Seika University 1 student
【Interview Themes for Each Team】
Team A: Interviewed a creative group that reuses irregular vegetables as paint to create new value (Godo Kaisha Lápiz Private)
Team B: Interviewed a practical venture in AI x welfare that ensures learning is not a one-off event (SOI Co., Ltd.)
Team C: Interviewed a student volunteer group, mainly university students in Kyoto, that operates cafeterias (Kodomo Shokudo Colorful)
Team D: Interviewed a new business working on management support for home care using AI (CareBuddy)
Project Special Website: https://tokyu-fudosan-hd-gakumachi.com/
■ Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Co., Ltd.
Representative: Hiroaki Hoshino, President and Representative Director
Head Office: 1-21-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Corporate Website: https://www.tokyu-fudosan-hd.co.jp/
■ Gakusei Joho Center Co., Ltd.
Representative: Kazuki Yoshino, President and Representative Director
Location: Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City
Founded: 1975
Business Activities: Development and management of rental housing for students, management of school dormitories, support for student career development
Corporate Website: https://tokyu-nasic.jp/
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This year, 20 university students studying in Kyoto worked for approximately five months on the theme 'How to make the activities of companies/organizations creating Kyoto's future sustainable.' They conducted interviews with four organizations, including student groups working to solve social issues and projects launched during their student days that have been commercialized. They then created article content summarizing the background, specific initiatives, achievements, and future prospects of these organizations, which was presented at the activity presentation.
Activity Presentation Group Photo
■ Workshops Held (Total of 3 sessions)
In this project, a total of three workshops were held from November 2025 to March 2026: 'Interviewing,' 'Exploration,' and 'Dissemination.' Students progressively learned interviewing techniques and editorial perspectives, and then, in teams, conducted interviews with local companies and organizations. They proceeded with the creation of article content and the construction of a special website. By having students take charge of the entire process from interviewing to production and dissemination, the project provides practical learning opportunities that go beyond mere academic study.
Workshop Scene Workshop Scene
■ About Interview Activities
In this project, students took the lead, consistently handling everything from arranging appointments with target organizations to on-site interviews, conducting interviews, and editing articles. They produced content that visualized the initiatives and value of each organization from a third-party perspective.
Through these activities, students developed practical information dissemination skills and deepened their understanding of organizations active in the region.
Student Interview Scene Student Interview Scene
■ Activity Presentation
At the activity presentation held at Kyoto City Hall, each team gave a presentation based on the special websites and interview content they had created. The realistic content based on on-site interviews and the dissemination utilizing the unique perspectives of young people were highly evaluated, attracting significant interest from participants.
Furthermore, an exchange of opinions was held with stakeholders, including the Mayor of Kyoto City, where comments were given on student proposals and discussions were held regarding future regional revitalization.
Activity Presentation Scene Activity Presentation Scene
Activity Presentation Materials (Team A) Activity Presentation Materials (Team B)
Activity Presentation Materials (Team C) Activity Presentation Materials (Team D)
■ 6th Project Activity Overview
【Participating Students (Total 20)】
Kyoto Sangyo University 6 students / Doshisha University 5 students / Ritsumeikan University 2 students / Doshisha Women's University 2 students / Kyoto University 1 student / Kyoto Women's University 1 student / Kyoto Pharmaceutical University 1 student / Ryukoku University 1 student / Kyoto Seika University 1 student
【Interview Themes for Each Team】
Team A: Interviewed a creative group that reuses irregular vegetables as paint to create new value (Godo Kaisha Lápiz Private)
Team B: Interviewed a practical venture in AI x welfare that ensures learning is not a one-off event (SOI Co., Ltd.)
Team C: Interviewed a student volunteer group, mainly university students in Kyoto, that operates cafeterias (Kodomo Shokudo Colorful)
Team D: Interviewed a new business working on management support for home care using AI (CareBuddy)
Project Special Website: https://tokyu-fudosan-hd-gakumachi.com/
■ Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Co., Ltd.
Representative: Hiroaki Hoshino, President and Representative Director
Head Office: 1-21-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Corporate Website: https://www.tokyu-fudosan-hd.co.jp/
■ Gakusei Joho Center Co., Ltd.
Representative: Kazuki Yoshino, President and Representative Director
Location: Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City
Founded: 1975
Business Activities: Development and management of rental housing for students, management of school dormitories, support for student career development
Corporate Website: https://tokyu-nasic.jp/
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