Even with infrastructure in place, a community cannot thrive without people coming together.
We create opportunities for both vibrancy and meaningful connections,
building a foundation for sustainable communities.
Challenges Often Overlooked in Regional Revitalization
While the development of "visible infrastructure" such as road construction and facility improvements and the attraction of businesses is easier to advance,
Things like bustling life, face-to-face connections, and relationships where you can live with peace of mind
The "psychological foundation of the region" tends to be put on the back burner.
When these foundations weaken, it becomes harder to pass local traditions and customs on to future generations.
Without dedicated leaders, it becomes difficult to continue community activities.
Without interaction with the local community, children’s places of residence are also lost.
The natural connections between residents also become less likely to form.
ASE's Approach
ASE organizes Bon Odori festivals, traditional performing arts events, and community activities.
By creating opportunities for both lively gatherings and meaningful connections,
we encourage people from outside the region to build lasting relationships with local communities.
Create a flow that leads to visits, return visits, stays, and participation in local communities
We are creating opportunities for people to develop lasting connections with local communities, including through multi-regional living.
By combining the local culture, exchanges, tourism, and opportunities for participation,
We are working to build relationships that capitalize on the unique characteristics of that land.
Challenges We Help Address
- Even if we hold a local event, no one from the outside will come.
- The visit is only for one time, and it does not lead to further visits or continued participation.
- We want to increase the population and the number of people living in both areas, but we can't find a way to get there.
- We don't know how to pass on culture and customs to the next generation.
- There is a shortage of support staff, and community activities cannot continue.
- The connections between residents are weakening, and the very existence of community activities is becoming difficult.
Examples of Our Initiatives
As an example of local revitalization efforts, the specific initiatives that our company is undertaking are:
Support for the revival of bon odori and new events.
The Bon Odori is a gathering of local people that allows them to connect across generations naturally.
It is one of the core elements of regional culture.
Rather than treating Bon Odori as a one-time event, we help make it a lasting part of community life, creating more reasons for people to gather and
strengthening connections among residents through ongoing community activities.
ASE provides comprehensive support, from event planning and organization to dance instruction, practice sessions, and on-site event management.
Details on supporting the revival of bon odori and new events ▶︎
Contact us
For inquiries about regional revitalization, community engagement, and multi-regional living,
We are accepting requests for consultations.
After hearing about the local situation and issues, we will propose a specific approach.