With Fujinomiya City Support: Dot Found Co., Ltd. Opens 'AI BLOOM JAPAN Fujinomiya Venue' at i/HUB, Highlighting the Need for AI Talent in Regional Cities

AI BLOOM JAPAN Fujinomiya Venue

Dot Found Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture; Representative Director: Kokuya Tanaka) will launch a free practical workshop on Google's AI tools at Connected Studio i/HUB, a regional innovation hub operated by the company. The first session will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from 13:00. Supported by Fujinomiya City, this workshop aims to provide local businesses, startups, aspiring entrepreneurs, and those engaged in regional revitalization with foundational knowledge and practical skills in generative AI. As a unique initiative of the Fujinomiya venue, Wataru Kojima and Koda Oda—former interns of the Fujinomiya City Community Revitalization Corps and active student entrepreneurs—will serve as on-site supporters. During the workshop, the two will assist participants with operations and learning, creating a supportive environment where even AI beginners or those unfamiliar with computer operations can learn with confidence.

Event Details and Registration

[Background] Bridging the AI Divide: Growing the Number of 'AI-Enabled People' from Fujinomiya

While the use of generative AI is rapidly expanding, AI adoption and utilization are primarily progressing in urban areas and large corporations. In regional cities and among SMEs, AI use remains insufficient. Regional cities face increasingly complex challenges such as population decline, labor shortages, business succession, and new venture creation. AI can be a powerful tool not only for improving operational efficiency but also for fostering new business development, talent cultivation, and transforming workstyles.

At the same time, voices from local communities include:

"I'm interested in AI, but I don't know where to start learning."

"I can't imagine how to apply AI to my work."

"I feel anxious about taking online courses alone."

Dot Found Co., Ltd. believes that to expand AI utilization in regional areas, it is not enough to merely provide learning content. What is needed is an accessible environment where people can consult locally and learn together with their community. Therefore, the company has designated Connected Studio i/HUB—located within walking distance from Fujinomiya Station—as the 'AI BLOOM JAPAN Fujinomiya Venue,' offering a hybrid learning opportunity that combines online lectures with in-person support from local supporters.

Transforming AI from "a technology for a few experts" to "a tool for everyone in the community."

About AI BLOOM JAPAN

AI BLOOM JAPAN is an AI talent development project launched with support from an international foundation. It aims to create an environment where anyone can freely learn and use AI, promoting AI adoption in regional cities and among SMEs.

This program covers Google's AI tools such as Gemini and NotebookLM, teaching from basic operations to practical applications including text generation, information organization, idea creation, business utilization, and safe usage practices, all through hands-on exercises.

No specialized AI knowledge or advanced IT skills are required. The content is designed so that even first-time AI users can learn from the basics with confidence. Participants will acquire the knowledge and skills to apply AI in daily life and work through keynote seminars, self-paced learning, and completion missions. The project is actively collaborating with municipalities and local communities across Japan to cultivate AI talent and build co-creation communities.

Operating Company: Manabisha mom Co., Ltd.

Representative Director: Kino Yagami

Features of the Fujinomiya Venue

~Local Young Talent Supporting Learners' Journeys~

At the Fujinomiya venue, Wataru Kojima and Koda Oda—former Fujinomiya City Community Revitalization Corps interns and currently active as student entrepreneurs—will serve as supporters. Both individuals have been involved in various fields such as IT, AI, DX, design, education, and regional revitalization through their local activities in Fujinomiya City. On the day of the workshop, they will provide follow-up support when participants encounter difficulties and assist with exercises. By combining online expert lectures with on-site access to familiar supporters, the venue reduces anxiety about falling behind during the session and supports each individual's learning journey.

The goal is not only to teach AI but also to connect young local changemakers with local businesses, entrepreneurs, and citizens, transforming learning into co-creation.

Wataru Kojima

Wataru Kojima

Former Fujinomiya City Community Revitalization Corps Intern Student Entrepreneur / Fujinomiya Venue Supporter

Koda Oda

Koda Oda

Former Fujinomiya City Community Revitalization Corps Intern Student Entrepreneur / Fujinomiya Venue Supporter

Comment from Dot Found Co., Ltd.

"While opportunities to learn AI are increasing, many people in regional areas still say, 'I don't know where to start' or 'I can't continue learning alone.' What we want to create is not a one-off seminar. We aim to build an environment within the community where people can learn about AI, consult, experiment, and apply it to their work and daily lives.

We will evolve Connected Studio i/HUB from a mere workspace into a 'local hub for learning and co-creation' that expands future options for every individual.

AI is not just for urban areas. It holds great potential for local businesses and communities. Together with Fujinomiya City, young local changemakers, and local enterprises, we will increase the number of 'AI-enabled people' starting from Fujinomiya."

Dot Found Co., Ltd.

Representative Director: Kokuya Tanaka

First Workshop Overview

[Event Details]

Name: From Knowing to Using AI – AI Application Basics Workshop

Date and Time: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 13:00–15:00

Venue: Connected Studio i/HUB

Location: 1F, Sawada Building, Omiyamachi 31, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Format: In-person attendance of the AI BLOOM JAPAN online keynote seminar with face-to-face support

Fee: Free, prior registration required

Target Audience:

• Individuals interested in AI

• Business owners

• New venture creators

• Aspiring entrepreneurs

• Those engaged in regional revitalization

• Employees of SMEs and small businesses

• Self-employed individuals and freelancers

Required Items:

• A computer or smartphone with internet connectivity

• A Google account

Organizer: Dot Found Co., Ltd. Connected Studio i/HUB

Ambassador: Kokuya Tanaka, Representative Director, Dot Found Co., Ltd.

Supported by: Fujinomiya City

On-site Supporters: Wataru Kojima / Koda Oda

Program Operator: Manabisha mom Co., Ltd.

Training Partner: Woman Net Co., Ltd.

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Future Developments

Dot Found Co., Ltd. plans to continue offering AI application basics workshops from July onward, providing ongoing AI learning opportunities at Connected Studio i/HUB, with this workshop as the first step.

Beyond individual reskilling, the company will advance the creation of learning and networking spaces tailored to local needs, including talent development for regional enterprises, operational efficiency, safe use of generative AI, and digital skill enhancement for youth.

Collaboration with government, educational institutions, local businesses, entrepreneurs, and students will be strengthened.