Next-Generation Boarding House 'Kyoto Solidaires' Project: Promoting Youth Residency via Vacant Rooms in Elderly Households
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- Next-Generation Boarding House 'Kyoto Solidaires' Project: Promoting Youth Residency via Vacant Rooms in Elderly Households
- Chiiki Tomoiki Lab will host a report session on June 21, 2026, regarding Kyoto Prefecture's 'Kyoto Solidaires' project. This project promotes youth residency and community engagement by matching students with vacant rooms in elderly-owned homes.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: May 21, 2026
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Chiiki Tomoiki Lab will host a report session on June 21, 2026, regarding Kyoto Prefecture's 'Kyoto Solidaires' project. This project promotes youth residency and community engagement by matching students with vacant rooms in elderly-owned homes.
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- Next-Generation Boarding House 'Kyoto Solidaires' Project: Promoting Youth Residency via Vacant Rooms in Elderly Households (May 21, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- May 21, 2026
Chiiki Tomoiki Lab will host a report session on June 21, 2026, regarding Kyoto Prefecture's 'Kyoto Solidaires' project. This project promotes youth residency and community engagement by matching students with vacant rooms in elderly-owned homes.
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On June 21, 2026 (Sunday), Chiiki Tomoiki Lab will hold a practical report session titled, "Next-Generation Boarding House 'Kyoto Solidaires' Project: Promoting Youth Residency via Vacant Rooms in Elderly Households."
■ Overview
The Kyoto Prefecture 'Kyoto Solidaires' project is a residency initiative designed to combat the current trend of many people in their 20s leaving the city, by encouraging young people to settle down in Kyoto.
Students stay in the homes of compatible elderly residents at an affordable cost. Through daily greetings, conversations, sharing hobbies, and experiencing local culture like the Jizo-bon festival or regional events, students gain a sense of life in Kyoto, fostering ties and attachment to the community to promote long-term residency.
■ Program
Part 1: 14:00–15:10 Practical Report
Part 2: 15:10–16:00 Workshop
■ Highlights
The session will feature Yoshitomo Mukuhira, who will discuss the background and implementation of the 'Kyoto Solidaires' project, the challenges faced, tips for networking among elderly providers, student tenants, and matching companies, and future initiatives. This is an opportunity to learn how regional challenges are being addressed.
■ Speaker Profile
Yoshitomo Mukuhira (Counselor, Housing Policy Division, Kyoto Prefectural Government Department of Construction and Traffic)
With experience in public housing, barrier-free access, and housing safety nets, Mukuhira currently manages the 'Kyoto Solidaires' project and prefectural housing. He is also involved in civic activities focused on elderly isolation and revitalizing traditional Kyoto townhouses (machiya).
■ Event Details
Event Name: Next-Generation Boarding House 'Kyoto Solidaires' Project
Date/Time: June 21, 2026 (Sun) 14:00–16:00 (Registration starts at 13:45)
Venue: Hito-Machi Koryukan Kyoto (Conference Room 4) and Zoom
Capacity: 40 in-person, 50 online
Lecturer: Yoshitomo Mukuhira
■ Overview
The Kyoto Prefecture 'Kyoto Solidaires' project is a residency initiative designed to combat the current trend of many people in their 20s leaving the city, by encouraging young people to settle down in Kyoto.
Students stay in the homes of compatible elderly residents at an affordable cost. Through daily greetings, conversations, sharing hobbies, and experiencing local culture like the Jizo-bon festival or regional events, students gain a sense of life in Kyoto, fostering ties and attachment to the community to promote long-term residency.
■ Program
Part 1: 14:00–15:10 Practical Report
Part 2: 15:10–16:00 Workshop
■ Highlights
The session will feature Yoshitomo Mukuhira, who will discuss the background and implementation of the 'Kyoto Solidaires' project, the challenges faced, tips for networking among elderly providers, student tenants, and matching companies, and future initiatives. This is an opportunity to learn how regional challenges are being addressed.
■ Speaker Profile
Yoshitomo Mukuhira (Counselor, Housing Policy Division, Kyoto Prefectural Government Department of Construction and Traffic)
With experience in public housing, barrier-free access, and housing safety nets, Mukuhira currently manages the 'Kyoto Solidaires' project and prefectural housing. He is also involved in civic activities focused on elderly isolation and revitalizing traditional Kyoto townhouses (machiya).
■ Event Details
Event Name: Next-Generation Boarding House 'Kyoto Solidaires' Project
Date/Time: June 21, 2026 (Sun) 14:00–16:00 (Registration starts at 13:45)
Venue: Hito-Machi Koryukan Kyoto (Conference Room 4) and Zoom
Capacity: 40 in-person, 50 online
Lecturer: Yoshitomo Mukuhira
FAQ
What kind of life can young people expect in 'Kyoto Solidaires'?
They can live in elderly households at a low cost, engaging in daily conversations and participating in local events like Jizo-bon, experiencing local life.
Who can attend the report meeting?
Anyone interested in community activities or social issues, including students, citizens, and government officials, is welcome.
What is the goal of the Kyoto Solidaires project?
To address the trend of youth leaving Kyoto by fostering an attachment to the city through intergenerational exchange with the elderly.