Press Invitation: Kyogoku Town, Hokkaido and LX DESIGN Sign Collaboration Agreement on June 29 (Mon) at 3 PM (Kyogoku Town Hall)
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- Press Invitation: Kyogoku Town, Hokkaido and LX DESIGN Sign Collaboration Agreement on June 29 (Mon) at 3 PM (Kyogoku Town Hall)
- LX DESIGN, operator of 'Fukugyo Sensei®', will sign a collaboration agreement with Kyogoku Town, Hokkaido on June 29, 2026, to promote regional revitalization, industrial development, and educational advancement through external talent utilization. A talk session on 'Why Local Governments × Startups Now?' will also be held.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 17, 2026
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LX DESIGN, operator of 'Fukugyo Sensei®', will sign a collaboration agreement with Kyogoku Town, Hokkaido on June 29, 2026, to promote regional revitalization, industrial development, and educational advancement through external talent utilization. A talk session on 'Why Local Governments × Startups Now?' will also be held.
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- Press Invitation: Kyogoku Town, Hokkaido and LX DESIGN Sign Collaboration Agreement on June 29 (Mon) at 3 PM (Kyogoku Town Hall) (June 17, 2026), PR Times
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- June 17, 2026
LX DESIGN, operator of 'Fukugyo Sensei®', will sign a collaboration agreement with Kyogoku Town, Hokkaido on June 29, 2026, to promote regional revitalization, industrial development, and educational advancement through external talent utilization. A talk session on 'Why Local Governments × Startups Now?' will also be held.
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- 📰 Published: June 17, 2026 at 02:30
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LX DESIGN Inc. (Elux Design), the operator of 'Fukugyo Sensei®', will host a signing ceremony on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM, to formalize a collaboration agreement with Kyogoku Town, Hokkaido, focusing on regional revitalization, industrial promotion, and educational development through the utilization of external human resources. On the same day, a talk session titled 'Why Local Governments × Startups Now? (Tentative)' will be co-hosted by Kyogoku Town Mayor Hidekazu Sagooka and LX DESIGN's Representative Director and Co-CEO Satoshi Kanaya. We warmly invite members of the press to attend this event and cover the occasion.
Event Overview
・Date and Time: June 29, 2026 (Mon), 15:00–16:30 (Registration starts at 14:30)
・Format: In-person event (Online participation available upon request)
・Venue: Assembly Members' Lounge, 2nd Floor, Kyogoku Town Hall
・Tentative Schedule:
15:00–15:05: Opening Remarks
15:05–15:30: Explanation of Collaboration Background and Agreement Details (Kyogoku Town Mayor / LX DESIGN)
15:30–15:40: Signing Ceremony and Photo Session
15:40–16:00: Q&A Session (for Press)
16:00–16:30: Dialogue between Mayor Sagooka and LX DESIGN’s Kanaya on the theme 'Why Local Governments × Startups Now? (Tentative)'
16:30 onwards: Closing Remarks
※ Individual interviews with Satoshi Kanaya of LX DESIGN will be available until 16:45 upon request.
※ The above schedule is subject to change.
Speakers
Hidekazu Sagooka, Mayor of Kyogoku Town
Satoshi Kanaya, Representative Director and Co-CEO, LX DESIGN Inc.
About 'Fukugyo Sensei®'
'Fukugyo Sensei®' is a service that enables schools to invite diverse external professionals to conduct classes. It allows easy access to private-sector expertise and networks in areas such as career education, inquiry-based and integrated learning, programming, global education, IT, entrepreneurship, financial education, and sex education—fields where teachers often lack bandwidth. The service aims to create an 'education curriculum open to society,' helping students deepen their learning through real-world connections. (https://fukugyo-sensei.net/)
About LX DESIGN Inc.
LX DESIGN is a company that co-creates education through technology and community. It supports schools across three domains: 'Talent Communities,' 'Operational Improvement,' and 'Organizational Development,' aiming to realize a 'Society-wide TEAM School' where society collectively supports children's learning. Currently, the company centers its efforts on 'Fukugyo Sensei®' to increase the number of people participating in education through job-sharing, while also supporting schools with AI and technology-driven operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of learning-centered school management. LX DESIGN strives toward a world where everyone can design their own life.
[Company Overview]
Company Name: LX DESIGN Inc.
Representatives: Co-CEOs Satoshi Kanaya and Shinji Takenaka
Head Office: Ribu Kudan 502, 1-6-6 Kudan-kita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Founded: July 2018
Business Activities: Operation of 'Fukugyo Sensei®', consulting services, etc.
URL: https://lxdesign.me/
Event Overview
・Date and Time: June 29, 2026 (Mon), 15:00–16:30 (Registration starts at 14:30)
・Format: In-person event (Online participation available upon request)
・Venue: Assembly Members' Lounge, 2nd Floor, Kyogoku Town Hall
・Tentative Schedule:
15:00–15:05: Opening Remarks
15:05–15:30: Explanation of Collaboration Background and Agreement Details (Kyogoku Town Mayor / LX DESIGN)
15:30–15:40: Signing Ceremony and Photo Session
15:40–16:00: Q&A Session (for Press)
16:00–16:30: Dialogue between Mayor Sagooka and LX DESIGN’s Kanaya on the theme 'Why Local Governments × Startups Now? (Tentative)'
16:30 onwards: Closing Remarks
※ Individual interviews with Satoshi Kanaya of LX DESIGN will be available until 16:45 upon request.
※ The above schedule is subject to change.
Speakers
Hidekazu Sagooka, Mayor of Kyogoku Town
Satoshi Kanaya, Representative Director and Co-CEO, LX DESIGN Inc.
About 'Fukugyo Sensei®'
'Fukugyo Sensei®' is a service that enables schools to invite diverse external professionals to conduct classes. It allows easy access to private-sector expertise and networks in areas such as career education, inquiry-based and integrated learning, programming, global education, IT, entrepreneurship, financial education, and sex education—fields where teachers often lack bandwidth. The service aims to create an 'education curriculum open to society,' helping students deepen their learning through real-world connections. (https://fukugyo-sensei.net/)
About LX DESIGN Inc.
LX DESIGN is a company that co-creates education through technology and community. It supports schools across three domains: 'Talent Communities,' 'Operational Improvement,' and 'Organizational Development,' aiming to realize a 'Society-wide TEAM School' where society collectively supports children's learning. Currently, the company centers its efforts on 'Fukugyo Sensei®' to increase the number of people participating in education through job-sharing, while also supporting schools with AI and technology-driven operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of learning-centered school management. LX DESIGN strives toward a world where everyone can design their own life.
[Company Overview]
Company Name: LX DESIGN Inc.
Representatives: Co-CEOs Satoshi Kanaya and Shinji Takenaka
Head Office: Ribu Kudan 502, 1-6-6 Kudan-kita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Founded: July 2018
Business Activities: Operation of 'Fukugyo Sensei®', consulting services, etc.
URL: https://lxdesign.me/
FAQ
What educational changes are expected from this collaboration?
The introduction of external experts will energize inquiry-based and career education, enhancing students' connection to society.
How widely is LX DESIGN's 'Fukugyo Sensei®' used across Japan?
It is adopted in multiple municipalities nationwide, with over 1,000 external professionals engaged in schools.
Is this collaboration model likely to expand to other municipalities?
This model is highly replicable and could scale nationally if interest from local governments grows.