At our association, from fiscal year 2023, we launched "Research on regional communities in Hokkaido," and this time, we have issued a report compiling the results of 3 years of research. (late February)

In conjunction with this publication, we will hold a symposium.

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Symposium "Towards Sustainable Regional Communities"
　　　　　　　－Exploring hints for neighborhood association revitalization－
Date: March 17, 2026 (Tuesday) 14:00 - 17:00 (Doors open 13:30~)
Venue: Kita 2-jo Nishi 7-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
KADERU 2・7 8th floor "820 Training Room"
【Participation Application Form】https://questant.jp/q/IIBAH9OH
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《Program》
■Part 1
(1) Case Study Report "Creating a neighborhood association with an eye on the future (tentative title)"
　　Presenter: Mr. Tetsushi Nishiyama (Chairman, Shinkotoni Sanban Chuo Daini Neighborhood Association)
(2) Research Results Report "On the ideal form of sustainable neighborhood associations"
　　　　　　Ms. Akiko Takeoka (Professor, Faculty of Regional Co-creation, Sapporo University)
■Part 2
(1) Panel Discussion
　　　Theme: "On the future of regional communities"
〔Members of the Hokkaido Regional Community Research Group〕
　 (Coordinator)
　　　Ms. Akiko Takeoka
　 (Panelists)
　　　Mr. Takuya Hayashi (Associate Professor, Graduate School of Letters, Hokkaido University)
　　　Ms. Junko Onai (Professor Emeritus, Sapporo Gakuin University)
　　　Ms. Megumi Katayama (Associate Professor, Faculty of Design, Sapporo City University)
(2) Q&A by research group members