From Osaka's Sennan: Making Shore Seining and Seafood BBQ Accessible to All – Sennan City Tourism Association Launches Crowdfunding

The Sennan City Tourism Association in Osaka Prefecture has launched a crowdfunding campaign to sustainably host the 'Shore Seining Experience × Seafood BBQ' as an accessible tourism program for everyone, allowing more people to experience the charm of Sennan's coastal culture.

Shore Seining × Seafood BBQ Project Page

COMMON Co., Ltd. (Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture; CEO: Yuki Masuda), the secretariat of the Mirai Machi Planning Organization, is collaborating with CAMPFIRE, Japan's largest crowdfunding platform, to support regional revitalization through crowdfunding.

This project supports initiatives across Japan by producers, businesses, local governments, and community groups in areas such as regional revitalization, product development, cultural preservation, and tourism promotion.

As part of CAMPFIRE's regional collaboration program, a special page for 'Ichi (One) – Japan's Materials Koshien' has been launched.

Special Page

For inquiries about collaboration with COMMON, please contact via the link below.

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Creating an Authentic Tourism Experience of Sennan's Sea

Approximately 50 minutes by car from central Osaka.

A special program is launching at SENNAN LONG PARK, a popular destination in Sennan City, where participants can experience authentic shore seining alongside local fishermen, followed by a seafood BBQ featuring freshly caught delicacies.

This initiative, in collaboration with the local Okadaura Fisheries Cooperative, aims to transform the previously group-focused shore seining experience into a staple local attraction that families and friends can easily enjoy.

Passing on Regional Culture, Fisheries, and Tourism to the Next Generation

Shore seining is more than just recreation.

It is a fishing tradition passed down through generations in Sennan's coastal waters, offering a valuable experience that connects participants with the region's way of life and history.

Participants can engage all five senses through a series of experiences:

- Pulling the net together with fishermen - Interacting with the freshly caught fish - Enjoying the bounty of the sea - Exchanging with local community members

Goal: An Annual Signature Event for Sennan

Funds raised through this crowdfunding campaign will be used for:

- Procurement of tables and chairs

- Infrastructure to accommodate up to 150 participants

- Safety measures

- Improvements to venue flow and accessibility

- Establishing a sustainable event operation framework

The tourism association aims to develop this initiative beyond a one-time event into a monthly recurring program, growing it into a flagship tourism offering representing Sennan.

Delivering Regional Charm Through 'Experiences'

In recent years, tourism has shifted from 'sightseeing' to 'experiential travel'.

The Sennan City Tourism Association is enhancing experiential tourism by leveraging local resources such as:

- Marble Beach - Sennan Long Park - Okadaura Fishing Port - Local cuisine - Regional culture

With the goal of increasing relational and visitor populations.

Selected Project of 'Ichi (One) – Japan's Materials Koshien'

This project has been selected as part of 'Ichi (One) – Japan's Materials Koshien', an initiative promoting regional challenges through crowdfunding.

It aims to promote local food, culture, and tourism assets nationwide, generating new fans and supporters for the region.

Media Inquiry: Coverage and Filming Opportunities

This story can be covered from the following angles:

- The new collaboration between 'Ichi – Japan's Materials Koshien' and CAMPFIRE - Regional Revitalization × Crowdfunding - Support for Primary Industries - Regional Brand Development - Local Revitalization and Creation of Relational Population - Nationwide Co-Creation Projects with Municipalities and Businesses

About Mirai Machi Planning Organization / COMMON Co., Ltd.

The Mirai Machi Planning Organization is a public-private partnership platform that connects municipalities, businesses, and communities to solve regional challenges and create new regional value.

COMMON Co., Ltd., serving as the secretariat, operates under the mission of 'Advancing Regions through Co-Creation'. It connects diverse stakeholders—including local governments, businesses, community groups, primary industries, and regional entrepreneurs—to promote initiatives nationwide in regional revitalization, disaster prevention, tourism, industrial promotion, and the creation of relational populations.

Through 'Ichi – Japan's Materials Koshien', the organization aims to visualize the value of hidden local assets and expand new co-creation spaces connecting regions, businesses, governments, and citizens across Japan.

Contact Information

COMMON Co., Ltd. Email: info@common.or.jp Official Website: https://common.or.jp/