[Free to Watch] Goldwin Building a 'Park' in the Region!? Tips for Co-creation and Achieving Goals with the Community, and Creativity for Designing the Future | Colocal Academy Vol.13 Announced

The webinar series 'Colocal Academy,' organized by the web magazine 'Colocal' operated by Magazine House Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Shuichi Tetsuo), will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Click here for event details The 'Colocal Academy', a new place of learning rooted in regional lifestyles and culture, will be holding its 13th session. It is hosted by the web magazine , which continuously shares the charm of local areas across Japan. The theme this time is 'Future Placemaking through Co-creation between Enterprises and Regions.' We will focus on the 'Play Earth Park Naturing Forest' project, a next-generation nature park being developed in Toyama Prefecture—the founding location of the well-known sports apparel maker . We welcome Mr. Hiroshi Saito, General Manager of the Business Division and Administration Division at PLAY EARTH PARK Inc., as our guest. How did they build consensus with numerous landowners and municipalities over a vast land of about 40 hectares and move the project forward? Beyond merely introducing a luxurious facility, the session will delve into the core of the journey of building trust with the community, tips for involving local governments, and the 'creativity to envision the future of 2050' practiced by Goldwin. Seminar Structure (60 minutes) [Part 1] Project Background and the 'Play Earth Park' Concept Why is Goldwin building a 'park' in Toyama Prefecture? We will reveal the background of the project's launch and the company's vision looking ahead to 2050. [Part 2] The Reality and Practice of Regional Co-creation A vast land of about 40 hectares, numerous landowners. How did they negotiate and build consensus in collaboration with Nanto City? How do they balance what the region demands with the sophisticated design and concepts as a company? We will unravel realistic episodes unique to a practitioner in charge. There will also be a Q&A session at the end. [Recommended for:] - Persons in charge of regional revitalization, town planning, and commerce/tourism in local governments - Those involved in new business and project development in rural areas - Those who feel challenged by corporate-regional collaboration and consensus-building with stakeholders - Those who want to learn ideas for 'balancing social responsibility and business outcomes' [Event Overview] Colocal Academy Vol.13 Building a 'Park' in the Region!? Tips for Co-creation and Achieving Goals with the Community, and Creativity for Designing the Future [Date & Time] May 13, 2026 (Wednesday) 15:00-16:00 [Format] Online streaming via Zoom Webinar (URL sent after registration) [Participation Fee] Free [Registration Deadline] May 12, 2026 (Tuesday) until 11:59 Click here for event details [Speaker Profiles] PLAY EARTH PARK Inc., General Manager of Business Division and Administration Division Hiroshi Saito Joined Goldwin in 2006. After building a foundation in the finance area, he promoted brand restructuring from the perspectives of both distributor and manufacturer at the swimwear brand 'Speedo'. Joined the PLAY EARTH PARK business in 2022. He leads collaborative negotiations with regions and municipalities, and cross-sectionally manages architectural planning and consensus-building with diverse stakeholders. Serves as the executive responsible for driving the project forward. Nobuhiro Sugie (Editor-in-Chief, Colocal) After joining Magazine House, he served as deputy editor-in-chief for 'anan' and 'BRUTUS', and was appointed editor-in-chief of 'Hanako' in 2022. He has been in his current position since 2025. [Voices of Past Participants] - 'The content was very interesting; the one hour flew by. It also boosted my motivation for work.' - 'The specific numbers and the 'behind-the-scenes' stories of the event were extremely helpful.' - 'It was the first time I understood how it works as a business, and it was very convincing.' [Notes] - This event is held online. - Disturbances in audio or video may occur. Please watch in a stable communication environment. - Recording, taping, and rebroadcasting are strictly prohibited. - Information regarding missed-broadcast viewing will be sent later to those who register. Even if it's difficult for you to attend on the day, please feel free to register.