Cross-Cutting Multicultural Coexistence, Disaster Prevention, and Regional Economy: "Regional Innovation Co-creation Strategy 2026" to be Held

The Kanto Area Council of the Junior Chamber International Japan (Chairman: Kenyu Oyanagi) will hold the "Regional Innovation Co-creation Strategy 2026" in Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture, on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24, 2026.

This project aims to realize a sustainable local society by creating a cycle of people, relationships, and activities within the region, not by treating the regional issues of multicultural coexistence, disaster prevention, and regional economic creation individually, but by linking them interactively.

Background

Currently, the Kanto region is facing a decline in the working-age population and a shortage of local leaders, making the sustainability of local communities a major issue.

In addition, there are complex issues such as an increase in foreign residents, regional differences in disaster prevention awareness, and economic stagnation. There is a growing need to address these issues not independently but in a cross-cutting manner.

This project will take an integrated view of these issues and create opportunities to build relationships, thereby unlocking new potential for the region.

Project Features

① Cross-Sectoral Structural Design Designed to integrate multicultural coexistence, disaster prevention, and the regional economy, implemented not as a one-off event but as a "connecting mechanism."

② Experience Design that Generates Action In addition to seminars, the structure aims to move from understanding to action through hands-on, dialogue-based, and participatory content.

③ Replicable Regional Model The knowledge gained through this project will be structured as a model that can be deployed in various regions.

Main Programs

● Disaster Response Coordination Drill (10:00-11:00 | Center Plaza) Practical disaster prevention drill for JCI members and related organizations in the Kanto region.

● Multicultural Coexistence Seminar (11:15-12:20 | Multipurpose Hall) Theme: "Pictograms Connecting Japan and Foreign Countries" Presenting the potential of pictograms as a means to overcome language barriers.

● Regional Economy Seminar (12:30-14:00) Theme: "A Company Without a Purpose Cannot Exceed 1 Billion Yen" Explaining the importance of corporate philosophy design in business growth.

● Disaster Prevention Seminar (14:20-16:50) Experts, including a professor from the Graduate School of the University of Tokyo, will take the stage to share the latest knowledge on disaster prevention.

● Experiential Programs ・Pictogram Board Game Experience ・Kanto Resilience Enhancement Conference ・Business Strategy Session in the AI Era

Event Overview

Event Name: Regional Innovation Co-creation Strategy 2026

Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026, 11:00-17:00

Venue: Uenohara City Cultural Hall (3832 Uenohara, Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture)

Organizer: Kanto Area Council, Junior Chamber International Japan

Target: JCI members, government officials, businesses, general public

Capacity: Varies by program

Participation: Advance registration required (for some programs)

What This Project Aims For

This project is not just about holding an event, but about creating an opportunity for people involved in the region to have a role and continue to take action.

Through this, we aim to realize a state where people connect, activities are born, and these continue to circulate within the region.

Inquiries

Multicultural Society Establishment Committee, Kanto Area Council, Junior Chamber International Japan

Chairman: Yukitake Higuchi

Mobile: 090-3135-9995

E-mail: higuchi.yukitake@kofujc.com

Vice-Chairman: Yuta Atsukawa

Mobile: 090-2559-5658

E-mail: y-atsukawa@eiwajutaku.co.jp