LIFULL ArchiTech and Azuma Shikoku Form Partnership for Regional Revitalization in Tokushima
LIFULL ArchiTech and Azuma Shikoku have signed a partnership agreement to revitalize Tokushima Prefecture using 'Instant House' technology. The collaboration focuses on creating community hubs, repurposing vacant houses, and strengthening disaster resilience.
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LIFULL ArchiTech Co., Ltd. (LIFULL ArchiTech), a group company of LIFULL Co., Ltd., which addresses social issues through its business, has signed a partnership agreement for Tokushima Regional Revitalization with Azuma Shikoku Co., Ltd. (Anan City, Tokushima; CEO: Meiji Yoshioka) starting April 1, 2026. Through this agreement, the two companies will collaborate on regional revitalization, sustainable town planning, resource utilization, and fostering 'related populations' in Tokushima Prefecture using Instant House technology and its applications. They aim to co-create a prosperous future by developing community exchange hubs and effectively utilizing vacant houses.
### Background: Regional Issues and Sustainable Development in Tokushima
Tokushima is an attractive region with a rich natural environment, food culture, and traditional crafts. It has been proactive in attracting satellite offices. However, further utilization of regional resources, development of core exchange hubs, and addressing the vacant house problem using private-sector expertise are essential for sustainable urban planning.
Instant House, provided by LIFULL ArchiTech, is a structure built by inflating a tent and spraying insulation inside. It is highly insulated, soundproof, affordable, and quick to build, making it a popular disaster prevention hub across Japan. Its unique shape also makes it ideal as a community hub for gathering people. Furthermore, LIFULL ArchiTech is developing technology to renovate old houses using Instant House techniques. This partnership combines Azuma Shikoku's 50 years of community-based support with LIFULL ArchiTech's innovative housing technology to promote sustainable revitalization in Tokushima.
### Outline of Agreement: Multi-faceted Support through Instant House
1. Development of community hubs using Instant House and products.
2. Promotion of regional revitalization support activities.
3. Support for fostering 'related populations' through the use of these structures.
4. Information dissemination on housing technology applied to renovating and utilizing vacant houses.
5. PR and information dissemination related to the above.
### Future Outlook
Leveraging the strengths of both companies, this initiative will proceed as a model for regional support, solving local challenges and working toward a sustainable society.
### Comment from Meiji Yoshioka, CEO of Azuma Shikoku
'For 50 years, we have been a community-focused renovation company. The "Instant Products" we introduced through this partnership overturn architectural norms with their insulation and mobility. During a recent demonstration, I felt that this technology would enrich Tokushima's living environment. It will provide new experiences in leisure and saunas during normal times and protect the community as a disaster shelter during emergencies. On our 50th anniversary, we will combine this innovation with our expertise to create a better future for Tokushima.'
### Comment from Tsukasa Yamanaka, COO of LIFULL ArchiTech
'We are very encouraged to work with Azuma Shikoku, who have long focused on life in Tokushima. By combining their local expertise with our Instant House technology, we can design integrated approaches for regional revitalization, vacant house utilization, and disaster prevention. Instant House is flexible and can adapt to diverse needs. We look forward to implementing use cases in Tokushima and expanding that knowledge to the Shikoku region.'
### Background: Regional Issues and Sustainable Development in Tokushima
Tokushima is an attractive region with a rich natural environment, food culture, and traditional crafts. It has been proactive in attracting satellite offices. However, further utilization of regional resources, development of core exchange hubs, and addressing the vacant house problem using private-sector expertise are essential for sustainable urban planning.
Instant House, provided by LIFULL ArchiTech, is a structure built by inflating a tent and spraying insulation inside. It is highly insulated, soundproof, affordable, and quick to build, making it a popular disaster prevention hub across Japan. Its unique shape also makes it ideal as a community hub for gathering people. Furthermore, LIFULL ArchiTech is developing technology to renovate old houses using Instant House techniques. This partnership combines Azuma Shikoku's 50 years of community-based support with LIFULL ArchiTech's innovative housing technology to promote sustainable revitalization in Tokushima.
### Outline of Agreement: Multi-faceted Support through Instant House
1. Development of community hubs using Instant House and products.
2. Promotion of regional revitalization support activities.
3. Support for fostering 'related populations' through the use of these structures.
4. Information dissemination on housing technology applied to renovating and utilizing vacant houses.
5. PR and information dissemination related to the above.
### Future Outlook
Leveraging the strengths of both companies, this initiative will proceed as a model for regional support, solving local challenges and working toward a sustainable society.
### Comment from Meiji Yoshioka, CEO of Azuma Shikoku
'For 50 years, we have been a community-focused renovation company. The "Instant Products" we introduced through this partnership overturn architectural norms with their insulation and mobility. During a recent demonstration, I felt that this technology would enrich Tokushima's living environment. It will provide new experiences in leisure and saunas during normal times and protect the community as a disaster shelter during emergencies. On our 50th anniversary, we will combine this innovation with our expertise to create a better future for Tokushima.'
### Comment from Tsukasa Yamanaka, COO of LIFULL ArchiTech
'We are very encouraged to work with Azuma Shikoku, who have long focused on life in Tokushima. By combining their local expertise with our Instant House technology, we can design integrated approaches for regional revitalization, vacant house utilization, and disaster prevention. Instant House is flexible and can adapt to diverse needs. We look forward to implementing use cases in Tokushima and expanding that knowledge to the Shikoku region.'