"Furusato Mirai College," which connects local governments with universities and other institutions to promote student-led projects to solve regional issues, will be holding a "Seminar & Matching Event."
What is Furusato Mirai College?
"Furusato Mirai College" is a system in which local governments and universities collaborate to allow students to engage in practical projects involving fieldwork while confronting local issues. Its aims include improving the attractiveness of the region, creating sustainable communities, nurturing the next generation of leaders, and encouraging young people to return to their communities.
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https://www.soumu.go.jp/main_content/001061159.pdf
Hometown Future College Matching Website
https://furusato-mirai-college.go.jp/
This event, as detailed below, will include seminars and networking sessions with local governments and universities. The seminars will also introduce an overview of the "Furusato Mirai College" project and examples of collaborative projects being implemented in various regions.
This event will serve as a catalyst for concrete collaboration for universities and local governments interested in creating practical learning opportunities for students and solving regional issues.
Recommended for
[University personnel (administrative staff, seminar professors, etc.)]
・Those seeking to provide opportunities for students to participate in community service activities
・Those seeking new fields of research and educational activity
・Those who want to create opportunities to contribute to the local community and society.
[Local government officials, etc. (Planning, regional revitalization/community development, town planning, etc.)]
・People who want to create connections with students and young people in the community (creating a network of people connected to the community)
We are looking for players (university officials, student groups, etc.) who can work together to solve local issues.
[Other (Regional Coordinators, Intermediary Support Organizations, etc.)]
• Those who are already collaborating with a specific local government and are looking for universities to collaborate with further.
・Someone who can act as a coordinator between local governments and universities.
Furusato Mirai College Seminar & Matching Event Overview
[Sendai venue]
2026 years 8 month 31 date (month)
https://www.soumu.go.jp/main_content/001085967.pdf
[Fukuoka venue]
2026.9.8 (Tue)
https://www.soumu.go.jp/main_content/001085969.pdf
[Aichi Venue]
2026.9.29 (Tue)
https://www.soumu.go.jp/main_content/001085970.pdf
[Osaka venue]
February 2026(Wed), 10
https://www.soumu.go.jp/main_content/001085971.pdf
[Tokyo venue]
2026 years 11 month 30 date (month)
https://www.soumu.go.jp/main_content/001085972.pdf
Application: [Furusato Mirai College] Event details and registration (Peatix)
