For those of you vaguely wondering, "Is this really the right path for me?"

Have you ever felt that "something about my current lifestyle doesn't feel quite right," or "I want to leverage my skills for more tangible and fulfilling work"?

If so, this event is for you.

Pioneers from Urahoro Town in Tokachi—a town that supports the endeavors of its youth through its unique "Urahoro Style" education—are gathering in Sapporo! This group, including new residents and members of the Community-Reactivating Cooperator Squad, has taken the leap into a new lifestyle.

They will share their candid stories about "the realities of rural life today," answering questions like "Why go local now?" and "What is it really like to work in a rural area?"

Come and discover hints for a more tangible way of life, where what you want to do directly benefits the people around you.

In the networking session later in the evening, we'll have delicious sweets and drinks from Urahoro. ☕️✨

Whether you're just casually gathering information or are simply curious, you are more than welcome!
If you have some free time on Sunday evening, please come and join us!!

[Overview]
Date & Time: June 7th (Sun) 18:30-21:00 (Doors open at 18:00, Networking session from 20:15)
Location: HOKKAIDO xStation01, a coworking space in front of Sapporo Station
Fee: Free


・Students interested in living and working in a regional area.
・Professionals who want to use their current skills to get involved with a local community.
・Anyone with a general interest in connecting with local communities.

[Event Schedule]
18:30-19:15 Introduction to Projects in Tokachi-Urahoro Town
19:15-20:00 Panel Discussion with Community Stakeholders
20:00-20:15 Workshop: "Exploring My Connection with Urahoro Town"
20:15-21:00 Networking Session (Sweets and drinks from Urahoro will be served)

[Speaker Profiles]
・Hikaru Komatsu:
CEO of Re-perience Inc. / Guesthouse "Hahaha Hostel" / Book Cafe "Torinome Shoten"
Born in 1994 in Tokushima City. Former member of the Urahoro Town Community-Reactivating Cooperator Squad. Moved to Urahoro after graduating from Tokushima University and worked on tourism projects as a squad member. Established his company in 2019. Opened Guesthouse "Hahaha Hostel" in July 2021 and Book Cafe "Torinome Shoten" in October 2023.

・Yusuke Honma:
Head of Urahoro Style, Tokachi Urahoro Rakusha (General Incorporated Association)
Born in 1993 in Sapporo City. Encountered the "Urahoro Style" educational initiative in the neighboring town of Urahoro while studying at Hokkaido University of Education, Kushiro. After graduating, he worked in child welfare and at a planning company before becoming the Urahoro Style coordinator in January 2018. He is the current Head of Urahoro Style.

・Eifu Koga:
Former member of the Community-Reactivating Cooperator Squad / Agri-Dive Program Manager at Tokachi Urahoro Rakusha (General Incorporated Association)
Born in 1996 in Engaru, Okhotsk, Hokkaido. While studying rural and social education at Hokkaido University's Faculty of Education, he managed classes for high school students and training for university students through a dialogue-based activity called "Katariba." After graduating, he moved to Urahoro in 2019 as a member of the Community-Reactivating Cooperator Squad. He is in charge of "Agri-Dive," an agricultural internship program for university students.

・Chao Ichiao / Georgia:
Community-Reactivating Cooperator Squad, Inbound Tourism Promotion / Re-perience Inc.
Born in 1997 in Taipei, Taiwan. Visited Urahoro Town during the "Urahoro Learning Journey" for international students while studying at Waseda University. After graduating, she worked for a private company in Tokyo and in sales for a Japanese company in Taiwan before moving to Urahoro in August 2025 as a member of the Community-Reactivating Cooperator Squad in charge of inbound tourism. Her English name is "Georgia."

・Yuya Sato:
Community-Reactivating Cooperator Squad, Urahoro Style / Tokachi Urahoro Rakusha (General Incorporated Association)
Born in 1998 in Kamakura, Kanagawa. While studying agricultural economics at Hokkaido University's Faculty of Agriculture, he participated in the Agri-Dive program in Tokachi-Obihiro. He was involved in planning the Agri-Dive program in the neighboring town of Toyokoro and did a dairy farming internship in Urahoro. After graduating from graduate school, he will move to Urahoro in April 2026 as a member of the Community-Reactivating Cooperator Squad.