Implementation of a new urban development process involving high school students
We held the "Blessings of Mt. Fuji x High School Student Idea Workshop".

A four-part interactive workshop in collaboration with Gotemba High School

Starting in October​ ​2025, we collaborated with the Creative Business Department of Gotemba High School to conduct a series of four interactive workshops. Our company was in charge of overall coordination, and we engaged in discussions with 21 students, divided into four teams, on the themes of "A place to experience the charm of Gotemba's water" and "An ideal way to spend time at the industrial park after school," drawing out frank opinions and lively ideas.
Furthermore, in collaboration with Gotemba Premium Outlets, located within the same city, the students conducted face-to-face surveys with tourists. Through this process, we provided support to help the students refine their ideas for the industrial park into concrete and original proposals.

Through workshops, we contribute to promoting the creation of a new base unique to Gotemba.

In January 2026, we held a presentation of the workshop's results. The presentations were attended by the mayor, deputy mayor, and many city officials (our company also participated as a judge). The presentations showcased a variety of unique proposals, including an "outdoor movie theater," "horse riding experience," "cafe," "foot bath," and "trout fishing," all of which could be enjoyed by everyone while gazing at Mt. Fuji.

The ideas gained from this workshop will be used to create a new hub unique to Gotemba that will be loved by high school students and other citizens when formulating concept design in the future.

Strengthening the system for collaborative urban development and business creation.

In April​ ​2026, we established the "Co-Development Group" with the aim of expanding our structure to work closely with clients from the initial stages of various business developments, walking hand in hand with them to promote businesses and create new value. The group includes the "Social Co-Creation Department Department," newly established to strengthen support for co-creation type business development while taking into account industrial and urban policies in various regions, as well as the "Planning & Project Consulting Department" and the "Urban Environmental Planning Department." Through collaboration across the entire group and the entire company, we will respond to a wide range of societal challenges and needs.

Related department profile

Urban Environment Planning Department
At Mitsubishi Jisho Design, this is a core department that handles areas that "connect buildings and cities," such as urban design, planning and design of urban infrastructure, environmental and transportation management, and Landscape Design. Leveraging the civil engineering know-how accumulated over the years, including large-scale redevelopment projects unique to a comprehensive developer group, the department goes beyond the scope of conventional CM work to contribute to maximizing the effective and efficient use of land with its "CCM service." In addition, it is tackling cutting-edge urban development that goes beyond the framework of traditional design offices and civil engineering professions, including smart cities, autonomous driving, urban development DX, and social design.