Japan Geopark Network and JP UNIVERSE Sign Comprehensive Partnership Agreement on April 20
A partnership to launch Japan's first 'Real Adventure RPG' regional revitalization project on the Shimabara Peninsula using the 'Ryugukoku' platform.
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The Japan Geopark Network (JGN, Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Chairperson: Ryuzaburo Furukawa) and JP UNIVERSE Inc. (JPU, Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hajime Tabata) signed a comprehensive partnership agreement on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Mt. Unzen Disaster Memorial Hall (Gamadass Dome) in Shimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture. As the first project under this agreement, the 'Shimabara Peninsula Geo-Chronicle Project'—Japan's first 'Real Adventure RPG' regional revitalization business—will launch today on the stage of the Shimabara Peninsula UNESCO Global Geopark. This initiative involves the participation of the Shimabara Peninsula Tourism Geopark Council and Smart Health Net Inc.
Project Overview: 'Shimabara Peninsula Geo-Chronicle Project'
The three cities of the Shimabara Peninsula possess landscapes formed by globally precious volcanic activities and the history and culture nurtured by them. While they have worked on tourism and settlement promotion, they have not fully utilized these values and are facing population decline. This project aims to realize sustainable community building through two axes: 'IP transformation of resources' and 'creation of relationship populations,' starting from children's creativity. The landscapes, nature, and history of the Geopark will transform into a stage for adventure. Learning and discoveries gained on-site will be accumulated as quests and stories in 'Ryugukoku,' an RPG platform developed by JP UNIVERSE. Local mascots like 'Shimabaran' will 'reincarnate' into the world of Ryugukoku as AI navigators to bridge real-world experiences and digital learning. The project will initially proceed with step-by-step verification in the Shimabara Peninsula before expanding to 48 geoparks nationwide.
Partner Recruitment: From Shimabara Peninsula to All of Japan
This project is not limited to one region. We aim to create a highly reproducible model of regional revitalization in Shimabara and spread it to 48 geoparks across Japan. We are widely recruiting participation from municipalities, local companies, financial institutions, and educational institutions across Japan.
Organization Overviews:
Japan Geopark Network (JGN): A certified NPO responsible for the promotion, enlightenment, and inter-regional cooperation of 48 Japan Geoparks. It serves as the starting point for nationwide expansion.
Shimabara Peninsula Tourism Geopark Council: Composed of Shimabara, Unzen, and Minamishimabara cities, it promotes the conservation and regional promotion of the Shimabara Peninsula UNESCO Global Geopark.
Smart Health Net Inc.: A developer of healthcare data infrastructure. It provides a 24-hour safety management base using location and biometric data to support children's adventures.
JP UNIVERSE Inc.: A game-tech company founded in 2022 by Hajime Tabata (creator of Final Fantasy XV). Its main business is the development of the RPG platform 'Ryugukoku' and the AI/RPG engine 'OwnWorld.'
Project Overview: 'Shimabara Peninsula Geo-Chronicle Project'
The three cities of the Shimabara Peninsula possess landscapes formed by globally precious volcanic activities and the history and culture nurtured by them. While they have worked on tourism and settlement promotion, they have not fully utilized these values and are facing population decline. This project aims to realize sustainable community building through two axes: 'IP transformation of resources' and 'creation of relationship populations,' starting from children's creativity. The landscapes, nature, and history of the Geopark will transform into a stage for adventure. Learning and discoveries gained on-site will be accumulated as quests and stories in 'Ryugukoku,' an RPG platform developed by JP UNIVERSE. Local mascots like 'Shimabaran' will 'reincarnate' into the world of Ryugukoku as AI navigators to bridge real-world experiences and digital learning. The project will initially proceed with step-by-step verification in the Shimabara Peninsula before expanding to 48 geoparks nationwide.
Partner Recruitment: From Shimabara Peninsula to All of Japan
This project is not limited to one region. We aim to create a highly reproducible model of regional revitalization in Shimabara and spread it to 48 geoparks across Japan. We are widely recruiting participation from municipalities, local companies, financial institutions, and educational institutions across Japan.
Organization Overviews:
Japan Geopark Network (JGN): A certified NPO responsible for the promotion, enlightenment, and inter-regional cooperation of 48 Japan Geoparks. It serves as the starting point for nationwide expansion.
Shimabara Peninsula Tourism Geopark Council: Composed of Shimabara, Unzen, and Minamishimabara cities, it promotes the conservation and regional promotion of the Shimabara Peninsula UNESCO Global Geopark.
Smart Health Net Inc.: A developer of healthcare data infrastructure. It provides a 24-hour safety management base using location and biometric data to support children's adventures.
JP UNIVERSE Inc.: A game-tech company founded in 2022 by Hajime Tabata (creator of Final Fantasy XV). Its main business is the development of the RPG platform 'Ryugukoku' and the AI/RPG engine 'OwnWorld.'