Cross-Cutting Multicultural Coexistence, Disaster Prevention, and Regional Economy: "Regional Innovation Co-creation Strategy 2026" to be Held
The Kanto Area Council of Junior Chamber International Japan will hold the "Regional Innovation Co-creation Strategy 2026" in Uenohara City, Yamanashi, on May 23-24, 2026. The event aims to realize a sustainable local society by creating a cycle of people, relationships, and activities through an integrated approach to multicultural coexistence, disaster prevention, and regional economic creation.
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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
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