We have created a 'Community Development Method Collection' for practical use in local regions

The Hokkaido Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has created a collection of community development methods aimed at helping both public and private sectors promote sustainable community development. This booklet is composed of two parts: a visual guide that is easy to understand, and a detailed analytical report. It focuses on the community development initiatives of Kamikawa Town, Hokkaido, which has seen an increasing number of migrants despite ongoing population decline. We hope that the contents of this booklet will serve as a useful resource when considering community development tailored to local circumstances. Background of this booklet's creation In recent years, Kamikawa Town, Hokkaido, has widely expanded public-private partnership projects. Even amidst continued population decline, the town has seen a succession of startups by migrants, including members of the Community Revitalization Cooperation Squad, and the number of migrants is on an upward trend. Therefore, we identified the Kamikawa Town Office, private businesses, and EFC Co., Ltd.—which acts as a bridge between migrants and local residents—as key players in community development and analyzed their initiatives. Community Development Method Collection Visual Guide ・What kind of town is Kamikawa? ・What kind of company is EFC? ・How to create a sense of distance that maintains long-term trust ・"Failures" that are more important than "successes" ・Thoughts on creating spaces to "keep cultivating" Analytical Report ・Overview of Kamikawa Town ・Overview of EFC Co., Ltd. ・The relationship between the Kamikawa Town Office and early migrants ・EFC Co., Ltd.'s "gathering of allies" ・The local "translator" ・Incorporating into community development methods and the potential for horizontal expansion