08/10/2024
【NEW】Case Study: The Nationwide Mayumi-chan Exchange Project
Can municipal mascots halt population decline in rural areas? There are literally thousands of municipal mascots (or yuru-chara) in Japan, across the public sector. Motomiya City (population 30,000), the smallest municipality of Fukushima Prefecture in North East Japan, has since 2019 embarked on a project to assemble all those with the given name Mayumi across […]
08/10/2024
【NEW】Tokyo Metropolitan Government International Affairs Email newsletter
Tokyo Metropolitan Government regularly publishes articles about pioneering policies and initiatives, as well as the attractions of Tokyo including its nature and culture, regularly issuing and sending an English newsletter to some 70 leading cities overseas and all of the embassies and representative offices in Tokyo. New editions of ‘WHAT’S UP’ are now available online […]
07/10/2024
【INFO】International Design Competition: Reimagine Maebashi’s Main Street
Maebashi, the capital of Gunma Prefecture, is inviting talented designers, architects, urbanists, and landscape architects from around the world to participate in an ambitious design competition aimed at transforming the city’s downtown into a pedestrian-oriented, creative hub. As part of its long-term vision to become a global centre for creativity, Maebashi seeks innovative proposals to […]
12/08/2024
【EVENT】Learning Across Borders: Osaka and the West Midlands
📅 Thursday 12 September 2024, 12:00-14:00📍 Arcadis, 103 Colmore Row, Birmingham This event will discuss how city-regions can push for longer-term investment and more effective devolution that is at a sustainable pace. As an advanced economy, Japan represents a pertinent comparator for the UK. Japan is interesting from a governance perspective because discussion about promoting strong cities outside of […]
31/07/2024
【NEW】Tokyo Metropolitan Government International Affairs Email newsletter
Tokyo Metropolitan Government regularly publishes articles about pioneering policies and initiatives, as well as the attractions of Tokyo including its nature and culture, regularly issuing and sending an English newsletter to some 70 leading cities overseas and all of the embassies and representative offices in Tokyo. New editions of ‘WHAT’S UP’ are now available online […]
30/07/2024
【INFO】Insights from Fukushima’s Reconstruction Efforts
The publication “Steps for Reconstruction and Revitalization” offers comprehensive updates on “Fukushima’s Revitalisation Today,” detailing the progress and ongoing challenges since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Fukushima Prefectural Government has created this resource to effectively communicate these developments to domestic and international audiences. An English version of the PDF document is now available on the […]
02/07/2024
【INFO】’OPEN!! OSAKA’: Information about starting a business in Osaka
Osaka Prefecture has launched a programme to effectively communicate the appeal of Osaka business and investment to a global audience of companies, investors, and other stakeholders in the run-up to Expo 2025. The programme seeks to raise interest in Osaka on the part of global business to spur tourism, encourage companies to establish a presence […]
24/05/2024
【INFO】Participation in the 33rd National High School Manga Championship
🎨✨ Join the Ultimate High School Manga Showdown! ✨🎨 Are you ready to showcase your manga skills on the world stage? The 33rd National High School Manga Championship (Manga Koshien) is calling all talented young artists! Form your team and compete for the title of No. 1 manga team among high school students worldwide! 🌍🏆 […]
09/05/2024
【INFO】Applications open for the 16th Tsumagoi Kogen Cabbage Marathon
Experience the Cabbage Marathon – Join Us for an Unforgettable Race! Are you ready for a unique running adventure amidst breathtaking scenery? Look no further! We’re thrilled to invite you to participate in the Cabbage Marathon, an exhilarating event that promises excitement, challenge, and camaraderie. Date: June 30 2024 Location: Tsumagoi Village (Gunma) , Japan […]
