Guest Session with Mayor Daishi Kanno of Nishikawa, Yamagata Rethinking the Roles of Public and Private Sectors in Accelerating Kotohira’s Future

Kotohira

2025.05.22

18:00～

Last year, at the Terrarock in Takamatsu event, Mayor Daishi Kanno of Nishikawa Town, Yamagata, drew wide attention for his forward-thinking approach to regional revitalization. This time, we’re bringing him to Kotohira to share how a small mountain town of just 4,500 people is driving innovation through government-led initiatives.

Meanwhile in Kotohira—a town known for tourism—community-driven projects are gaining momentum, sparked by passionate local leaders like Mr. Ryutaro Ike, the 28th-generation head of Goninbyakushō Ike Shoten.

In this session, Mayor Kanno will be joined by local key players for a cross-sector dialogue exploring how the public and private spheres can collaborate more effectively to shape the future of regional towns.

Kotohira’s community-driven energy meets Nishikawa’s government-backed boldness—don’t miss this rare opportunity to gain insights, inspiration, and practical takeaways.

● Speakers
Daishi Kanno (Mayor of Nishikawa Town, Yamagata)
Hideki Kataoka (Mayor of Kotohira Town)
Ryutaro Ike (28th-generation head, Goninbyakushō Ike Shoten)
Taijiro Kusunoki (CEO, Kotohira Bus Co., Ltd.)
Yasuhiro Teranishi (Founder of Terrarock)
Facilitator: Jun Omi (CEO, Chiho Sousei Inc.)

● Event Details
Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025

Time: 18:00–20:00 (followed by a networking gathering at Donzou Brewing from 20:30)

Venue: Kotori Coworking & Hostel, Kotohira (720-15 Kotohira, Nakatado District, Kagawa)

Fee: Free (Networking session requires separate payment)

Organized by:
KOTOHIRA EMPOWERMENT PROJECT