Successful examples of regional revitalization: Gojome Town

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In Gojome Town, we are rediscovering the charm of the region and creating new value through a multifaceted approach.

Regional revitalization efforts

The core strategy for regional revitalization in Gojome Town is the promotion of diverse projects that involve people from both within and outside the region. This involves various stakeholders, including town residents, new residents, businesses, and financial institutions, and a cooperative system has been formed throughout the town.

BABAME BASE and the Utilization of Former School Buildings

In Gojome Town, a former school building has been repurposed as the "BABAME BASE" regional revitalization support center, serving as a hub for entrepreneurship and community activities. Here, companies and organizations that occupy the facility develop various businesses, inheriting the local community functions while becoming a center for creating new value.

New ways of working and regional revitalization

In Gojome Town, organizations such as "Dochabengers" are proposing new ways of working to newcomers and local residents, contributing to regional revitalization. These initiatives facilitate matching between talent from within and outside the region, and promote the region's appeal both locally and internationally through various projects and events.

Creation with local industries

Collaboration with local industries is also a crucial element in Gojome Town's regional revitalization efforts. Efforts are being made to develop new products utilizing unique local resources and technologies, and to create new value through the fusion of art and industry. These activities not only stimulate the local economy but also serve to pass on Gojome Town's culture and traditions to future generations.

Through these initiatives, Gojome Town is attracting attention as a model case for regional revitalization. These success stories offer insights for regional revitalization in other areas, demonstrating a path to sustainable development that utilizes unique local resources and human resources.

source: Vacant House Lab