COMMON Inc. / Mirai Machi Keikaku Kiko and Bullet Group Inc. announce that applications for the "Public-Private Partnership Forum in Kanagawa," to be held on July 14, 2026, in Yokohama City, have reached capacity, and new applications are no longer being accepted.

This forum aims to bring together local government officials, administrative staff, private companies, community organizations, NPOs, etc., to share regional issues, learn from practical examples of public-private partnerships, and create opportunities for future collaboration and co-creation.

We initially accepted applications with a capacity of 80 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. However, due to the large number of applications received, we have reached capacity and have closed new applications.

Due to venue capacity and operational constraints, on-site participation for those who have not pre-registered may not be possible. We apologize to all those who wished to attend and kindly ask for your understanding.

Additionally, a limited number of adjustment slots are available for members of the press and local government officials. If you wish to attend as press or a local government representative, please contact the secretariat in advance.

Furthermore, if cancellations occur, there may be a possibility to offer a few participation slots shortly before the event. Those wishing to be placed on a waiting list are also encouraged to contact the secretariat.

Public-Private Partnership Forum Kanagawa Details Page

Participation for Press and Local Government Officials

While new applications for this forum are closed due to reaching capacity, a limited number of adjustment slots are available for members of the press and local government officials.

Members of the press wishing to cover the event, and local government officials interested in public-private partnerships and regional issue resolution, please contact the secretariat below in advance.

Additionally, if participation slots become available shortly before the event due to cancellations, we may sequentially inform those on the waiting list.

Public-Private Partnership Forum Kanagawa Event Overview

The Public-Private Partnership Forum Kanagawa will bring together local governments, companies, universities, and community organizations to create new collaborations for solving regional issues, with themes of welfare, education, housing, and community co-creation.

On the day, in addition to Mr. Fukumoto, practitioners and local government leaders active on the front lines of welfare, education, housing, and public-private partnerships are scheduled to speak. Information on speakers will be announced sequentially.

Event Name: Public-Private Partnership Forum Kanagawa Details/Application Page: https://common.or.jp/kanagawa/

Date and Time

July 14, 2026 (Tue) Forum: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Reception opens 1:30 PM)

Location

At Business Center Yokohama Nishiguchi Ekimae, Room 501

Content

A future-oriented space where government and private sectors connect without barriers / Solving "regional issues" through "connections"

Organizers

Mirai Machi Keikaku Kiko (COMMON Inc.), Bullet Group Inc.

Sponsorship/Cooperation

Nihon no Chikara Inc., Itto-kai Social Welfare Corporation, Education Net Inc., NPO Corporation for the Promotion of Elderly Housing

Participation Fee

Free

Capacity

80 participants on a first-come, first-served basis (Reservation required, invitation-only)

Target Audience (Invitation-only)

・COMMON Inc. Members ・Chamber of Commerce and Industry members ・Those introduced by a member (Please enter the introducer's name when applying) ・Administrative officials, public institution representatives such as social welfare councils (including invitations from organizers)

*This event has reached its capacity, and new applications are no longer being accepted. *A limited number of adjustment slots are available for members of the press and local government officials. *There is a possibility that a few participation slots may be offered shortly before the event due to cancellations, etc.

Regarding Sponsorship and Partner Recruitment

This forum is seeking sponsors and partners from companies looking to expand collaboration opportunities with local governments, companies, and educational institutions. It can be utilized as a "co-creation space" beyond mere advertising, offering opportunities for presentations, booth exhibitions, and matching with local governments. Companies interested in this are invited to inquire through the link below.

We also accept consultations regarding participation from members and supporting members. "I just want to hear more" is also welcome, so please inquire through the link below.

Inquiries

Regarding Events and Forums

We plan and operate events and co-creation projects that connect local governments, companies, community organizations, producers, and residents, starting from regional attractions and issues.

Please feel free to consult with us about initiatives related to regions such as regional revitalization, town development, promotion of local products, tourism promotion, corporate collaboration, public-private partnerships, disaster prevention, welfare, health, and education.

Inquiries regarding event planning and operation

Companies and Organizations

<COMMON Inc.>

Location: 170-2 Yakuen-cho, Nishi-iru, Kushige, Hanaya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture CEO: Yuki Masuda Official Website: https://common.or.jp Inquiry Contact: https://common.or.jp/general_counter/

Initiatives with Local Governments

Examples: https://common.or.jp/category/town-dev/

Organization Introduction: COMMON Inc. is a social business company that plans and operates town development, disaster prevention, tourism, and education projects in a public-private co-creation style in collaboration with local governments, companies, and citizen groups nationwide, with the mission of "creating sustainable value for regions and companies through co-creation." We are working to solve regional issues by leveraging private sector expertise, such as through a membership-based platform business for public-private partnerships, regional revitalization utilizing the Corporate Hometown Tax Donation system, and the mobile antenna shop "Commons Marche." We are also promoting the creation of an inter-company disaster response network through disaster cooperation agreements with local governments and the planning of disaster prevention events and forums. We aim for a future-oriented co-creative society by building a system where regions, companies, and individuals "connect."

<Bullet Group Inc.>

Location: Shinjuku Nomura Bldg. 36F, 1-26-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo CEO: Atsushi Ogata, CHRO Mamoru Goto Official Website: https://bltinc.co.jp

Company Introduction: Bullet Group is structured around two companies: a Digital Marketing Company that develops digital marketing business, and a System Development Company that develops system integration business. Through the Bullet Group Alliance, we believe we can discover many entrepreneurs and transform their ideas and passion into businesses. We provide not only funding and hands-on management guidance but also accompany entrepreneurs as co-managers, supporting business expansion and various fundraising methods.

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