[First in Eastern Japan] Kodaira City, Tokyo Introduces Localized AI 'MaiPle-kun' for Streamlined and Active Information Dissemination

Future Link Network Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture; CEO: Takeharu Ishii; hereinafter FLN), a company committed to regional revitalization, has announced the introduction of 'MaiPle-kun'—a localized AI platform currently used by over 2,000 local businesses nationwide—into Kodaira City, Tokyo, to support municipal information dissemination.

In collaboration with Machi-no-Ne LLC (Headquarters: 1-17-18 Kamishinmachi, Kodaira City, Tokyo; Representative: Shunko Arai), the company will officially launch operations in June 2026, leveraging the 'MaiPle' regional information platform and AI technology.

Background of Implementation: Addressing Municipal Communication Challenges Through Partnership

FLN and Machi-no-Ne LLC signed an agreement with Kodaira City on November 11, 2025, titled 'Agreement on Dissemination of Administrative Information,' during which the city highlighted the time-consuming nature of information dissemination as a key challenge.

In response to common municipal issues—such as insufficient human resources for communication and limited time due to daily administrative duties—FLN proposed the adoption of 'MaiPle-kun,' an AI with proven success in private-sector businesses. This led to the official implementation and launch scheduled for June 2026. This marks the first adoption of 'MaiPle-kun' by a municipality in Eastern Japan.

Benefits of Implementation: Efficient Public Relations Enable Active Promotion of Local Charm

With this implementation, administrative announcements and essential citizen information will be transformed into faster, more approachable content via the 'MaiPle' system, enabling timely dissemination of events and local initiatives.

Key content to be distributed includes:

Administrative and Local Information

- Official announcements from the city - Important information related to citizens' daily lives - Events and municipal initiatives

Private and Lifestyle Information

- Introductions to local businesses - Event listings - Practical articles (e.g., administrative procedures, public systems) - Special feature articles by the editorial team

(Visual: Editing interface of MaiPle-kun; Preview screen after importing a public relations magazine into MaiPle-kun)

By integrating official information with grassroots data collected by the MaiPle editorial team—such as local shop details—the system will create an accessible environment for citizens to discover up-to-date, relevant local news.

Stakeholders have shared the following comments:

'We value delivering information in an approachable manner to residents, ensuring that people across generations can easily understand, access, and become interested in Kodaira City. Our goal is clear, timely, and accurate communication.'

'Kodaira City possesses invaluable assets—nature, history, and human connections. We aim to actively share these unique local charms with the community.'

Future Expansion: Scaling a Sustainable Model to Municipalities Nationwide

Building on this initiative in Kodaira City, FLN plans to expand the use of 'MaiPle-kun' for public relations digital transformation (DX) to municipalities across Japan through its network of 140 partner companies.

As a strategic partner for municipalities operating under limited resources, FLN will continue integrating advanced technology with deep regional expertise to contribute to sustainable regional revitalization.

Overview of the Operator: 'MaiPle Higashimurayama City, Kodaira City, Higashiyamato City'

Company Name: Machi-no-Ne LLC Representative: Shunko Arai Headquarters: 1-17-18 Kamishinmachi, Kodaira City, Tokyo Business Activities: Operation of regional information websites, community-based business initiatives

Overview of the Operator: 'MaiPle' Regional Information Platform

Company Name: Future Link Network Co., Ltd. CEO: Takeharu Ishii Headquarters: 4-19-3 Nishifunabashi, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture, Nishifunabashi Narushima Building Business Activities: Regional information distribution, public sector solutions Website: https://www.futurelink.co.jp/

About the 'MaiPle' Regional Information Platform (https://mypl.net/)

'MaiPle' is a hyper-local portal site with the slogan: 'Bringing you news from towns small enough to explore by bicycle.' As of April 2026, it operates in 893 municipalities across Japan. To highlight each region’s unique character, 155 partner companies serve as local editorial teams, managing operations with deep community engagement. Leveraging the 'MaiPle' platform, the company has supported hometown tax donation systems in 53 municipalities and operated regional point programs in 21 locations, with collaboration experience involving 131 local governments nationwide.