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PORTO, Kamikawa Town's New Community Hub in Hokkaido, Grand Opening on October 9th!
On October 9, 2021, PORTO, a new community and information hub designed to connect people with each other and the region, will have its grand opening in Kamikawa Town, Hokkaido.
PORTO is a multi-functional facility featuring a "Community Space" for reading, meetings, and various events; a "General Consultation Desk for Relocation, Tourism, and Living" where you can consult with a concierge about moving and living in the area; a "Coworking Space" equipped with WiFi and power outlets; and a "Gallery" for exhibitions and more.
The name "PORTO" is derived from the idea of it being a "Port" for Kamikawa Town, a gateway that gathers local people, products, projects, and information, connecting the inside and outside of the community. It is expected to become a hub where a better local community can be nurtured through people from diverse backgrounds gathering, interacting, connecting, spending time together, and creating together.
We spoke with Ezomaru Kinuwari, the representative of Earth Friends Camp Inc., the company operating PORTO, about his thoughts on creating this facility.
A "port" in Kamikawa Town, open to everyone—we're very excited to see what the future holds!
Address: 563 Chuo-machi, Kamikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido
For more details about "Community & Coworking Space PORTO," click here
PORTO is a multi-functional facility featuring a "Community Space" for reading, meetings, and various events; a "General Consultation Desk for Relocation, Tourism, and Living" where you can consult with a concierge about moving and living in the area; a "Coworking Space" equipped with WiFi and power outlets; and a "Gallery" for exhibitions and more.
The name "PORTO" is derived from the idea of it being a "Port" for Kamikawa Town, a gateway that gathers local people, products, projects, and information, connecting the inside and outside of the community. It is expected to become a hub where a better local community can be nurtured through people from diverse backgrounds gathering, interacting, connecting, spending time together, and creating together.
We spoke with Ezomaru Kinuwari, the representative of Earth Friends Camp Inc., the company operating PORTO, about his thoughts on creating this facility.
"Let's stop being pessimistic about our current life in the community just because of population decline or simple comparisons with the bustling past. It is we, the residents, who will make life in this town interesting and enriching."
PORTO began when a town hall official showed me a document with that message.
Since it also functions as a consultation desk for relocation and tourism, it's for visitors from outside the town, of course, but I also want it to be a place where town residents think, "If anything comes up, let's go to PORTO first."
I hope many people will use it as a base for creating a rich and interesting life together.
At the grand opening on the 9th, there will be an open house, as well as food trucks, a crepe shop, and a coffee stand. A challenge presentation event and a talk show with participation from town residents will also be held. For details, please see the event information here.PORTO began when a town hall official showed me a document with that message.
Since it also functions as a consultation desk for relocation and tourism, it's for visitors from outside the town, of course, but I also want it to be a place where town residents think, "If anything comes up, let's go to PORTO first."
I hope many people will use it as a base for creating a rich and interesting life together.
A "port" in Kamikawa Town, open to everyone—we're very excited to see what the future holds!
Community & Coworking Space PORTO
Address: 563 Chuo-machi, Kamikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido
For more details about "Community & Coworking Space PORTO," click here
