Holding the 'Regional Problem Solving Innovation Creation Event'
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government, in collaboration with Akita, Yamagata, and Niigata prefectures, will host an innovation event at the Tokyo Innovation Base on April 14, 2026. The event aims to solve regional issues like snow damage and agricultural challenges using startup technologies.
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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government aims for "co-prosperity," where Tokyo and regions across the country combine their strengths to lead to the sustainable development of Japan as a whole. Therefore, Tokyo is working in collaboration with various municipalities on numerous initiatives that contribute not only to Tokyo's development but also to the development of other regions.
As part of these efforts, the "Tokyo Innovation Base" (hereinafter referred to as "TIB"), a startup support hub operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, is promoting initiatives alongside municipalities nationwide to solve issues faced by each region, aiming for innovation creation on an all-Japan scale.
We are pleased to announce the holding of the "Regional Problem Solving Innovation Creation Event." Under themes such as responding to heavy snowfall this winter, promoting sustainable agriculture, and countermeasures against wildlife damage including bears, the administration, along with startups and local small and medium-sized enterprises, will explore solutions together.
## 1. Event Overview
- Date and Time: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 14:30 - 16:30 *Doors open at 14:00
- Location: Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) 2nd Floor (3-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
- Participation Fee: Free
- Application Form: https://forms.gle/yKrUPVksBiiP2yeJ6
- [Application Deadline: Monday, April 13, 2026, 17:00] *Walk-ins on the day are also possible
## 2. Main Event Content
(1) Keynote by Participating Governors (Akita x Yamagata x Niigata x Tokyo)
The governors will discuss the challenges surrounding each municipality from a top-level perspective and exchange opinions on inter-city cooperation and strategies.
[Speakers]
Kenta Suzuki, Governor of Akita Prefecture
Mieko Yoshimura, Governor of Yamagata Prefecture
Hideyo Hanazumi, Governor of Niigata Prefecture
Yuriko Koike, Governor of Tokyo
(2) Administrative Reverse Pitch
Staff from each municipality will present the issues and needs their regions face from a frontline perspective.
[Main Themes (Tentative)]
Akita Prefecture: Agricultural promotion measures in hilly and mountainous areas
Yamagata Prefecture: Sustainable rice farming
Niigata Prefecture: Snow damage prevention in heavy snowfall areas (snow removal from private homes)
(3) Regional Problem-Solving Pitches by Startups
Startups will propose solutions to regional challenges using their excellent technologies and ideas.
(4) Others
Booth exhibitions by startups from each municipality and a networking session for participants will be held. PR activities for local specialties from each municipality will also take place.
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As part of these efforts, the "Tokyo Innovation Base" (hereinafter referred to as "TIB"), a startup support hub operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, is promoting initiatives alongside municipalities nationwide to solve issues faced by each region, aiming for innovation creation on an all-Japan scale.
We are pleased to announce the holding of the "Regional Problem Solving Innovation Creation Event." Under themes such as responding to heavy snowfall this winter, promoting sustainable agriculture, and countermeasures against wildlife damage including bears, the administration, along with startups and local small and medium-sized enterprises, will explore solutions together.
## 1. Event Overview
- Date and Time: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 14:30 - 16:30 *Doors open at 14:00
- Location: Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) 2nd Floor (3-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
- Participation Fee: Free
- Application Form: https://forms.gle/yKrUPVksBiiP2yeJ6
- [Application Deadline: Monday, April 13, 2026, 17:00] *Walk-ins on the day are also possible
## 2. Main Event Content
(1) Keynote by Participating Governors (Akita x Yamagata x Niigata x Tokyo)
The governors will discuss the challenges surrounding each municipality from a top-level perspective and exchange opinions on inter-city cooperation and strategies.
[Speakers]
Kenta Suzuki, Governor of Akita Prefecture
Mieko Yoshimura, Governor of Yamagata Prefecture
Hideyo Hanazumi, Governor of Niigata Prefecture
Yuriko Koike, Governor of Tokyo
(2) Administrative Reverse Pitch
Staff from each municipality will present the issues and needs their regions face from a frontline perspective.
[Main Themes (Tentative)]
Akita Prefecture: Agricultural promotion measures in hilly and mountainous areas
Yamagata Prefecture: Sustainable rice farming
Niigata Prefecture: Snow damage prevention in heavy snowfall areas (snow removal from private homes)
(3) Regional Problem-Solving Pitches by Startups
Startups will propose solutions to regional challenges using their excellent technologies and ideas.
(4) Others
Booth exhibitions by startups from each municipality and a networking session for participants will be held. PR activities for local specialties from each municipality will also take place.
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