[Participants and attendees welcome!] Players who are responsible for revitalizing local communities across Japan will gather in Tateyama, Toyama Prefecture

■ Concept "Defining the wealth of the mind, body, and community"

In Japan, which is facing a declining population, I believe that revitalizing each region rather than concentrating it all in Tokyo is an essential theme.
The Watamachi Summit, held for the first time in Oga City, Akita Prefecture, and for the second time in Nozawa Onsen Village, Nagano Prefecture, demonstrated the possibility that the sharing of knowledge and human resources and the spread of enthusiasm across regions could lead to future urban development that is "our own business," which is something that is once again needed.
The third event, held in Tateyama Town, Toyama Prefecture, will discuss the theme of "Defining the richness of the mind, body, and community" with pioneers of urban development from all over Japan. This is a public event for people who are challenging themselves to revitalize their communities all over Japan, as well as those who are interested in these challenges.

■ Watamachi Summit Executive Committee

Maeda Pharmaceutical, which is developing a village with the theme of "beauty and health" in Tateyama Town, Toyama Prefecture; Mitsubishi Estate, which is promoting the "Megurumeku Project" that aims to build rich relationships between cities and regions through agriculture and food; and Mitsubishi Jisho Design is carrying out projects in various cities and regions with "urban development" as its identity. The three companies have teamed up to hold this summit to delve deeper into "future urban development." They also aim to continue this initiative in other regions in the future.

Maeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Maeda Pharmaceutical is taking great strides to become a "content creation" company that aims to extend healthy life expectancy. In addition to supplying safe and reliable medicines, the company continues to take on challenges in various fields such as food, travel, agriculture, and education, with "Healthianwood" at the foot of Mt. Tateyama, which is rich in nature and has a theme of "beauty and health" at its core. We believe that hosting the "Watamachi Summit" in this area, where the original Japanese landscape remains, will be a stepping stone to promote the metabolism of the region and its people. We look forward to the glocal outlook and possibilities that make the most of the potential of the region.

Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.

Mitsubishi Estate plans to set up a business and industry support facility related to food and agriculture in the Otemachi Gate Building, scheduled for completion in 2026. Prior to the opening, the company is promoting the Megurumeku Project* to support the challenges of local producers and processors who will lead the future food, agriculture, fisheries, and livestock industries. We believe that a chemical reaction will occur when positive players from all over the country gather in one region, and that energy will then spread across the country, leading to the creation of rich relationships between regions and cities. We hope that the Watamachi Summit will expand the possibilities for sustainable urban development in the region.

※Megurumeku Project launch release: https://www.mec.co.jp/news/archives/mec220915_megourmakepj.pdf

Mitsubishi Jisho Design Inc.

Today's urban development is becoming more and more important amid rapid and complex social change. With the backdrop of post-COVID and the transition to a mature society, the approach is also changing significantly. Mitsubishi Jisho Design has been involved in urban development in various cities and regions both in Japan and overseas, including the Otemachi, Marunouchi, and Yurakucho areas. In order to further develop the awareness and potential of "regional urban development" gained through the past two "Watamachi Summits" in two regions, we will be involved in the secretariat, planning and management of the third region, Tateyama Town. We hope to create a place where diverse interactions can take place in the town and participants can come into contact with the origins of urban development.

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