The following cities and towns in Yamaguchi Prefecture will be exhibiting: Ube City, Yamaguchi City, Hagi City, Hofu City, Mine City, Sanyo-Onoda City, and Tsuwano Town in Shimane Prefecture.
The Furusato Kaiki and Migration Exchange Promotion Organization (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Ko Takahashi), a public interest incorporated association that supports migration in cooperation with local governments nationwide, will co-host the migration event "Yamaguchi and Tsuwano Relaxed Migration Life 2026 ~Learn, See, and Enjoy~" on Sunday, July 26th, with the Yamaguchi Central Metropolitan Area Promotion Council Migration and Settlement Promotion Project Executive Committee. Six cities in Yamaguchi Prefecture and Tsuwano Town in Shimane Prefecture will exhibit, and visitors can feel free to consult with them about living, working, housing, and more.
Event Overview
| name | Yamaguchi and Tsuwano: A Relaxed Relocation Life 2026 ~Learn, See, and Enjoy~ |
| Date and time | Sunday, July 26, 2026 11:00-16:00 |
| venue | Green Room, 3rd Floor, Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan |
| access | 1-minute walk from JR Yurakucho Station and Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line "Yurakucho Station".
3-minute walk from Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro. |
| Participation fee | free |
| Organizer | Yamaguchi Prefecture Central Metropolitan Area Promotion Council, Migration and Settlement Promotion Project Executive Committee |
| Co-sponsored | Japan Association for the Promotion of Hometown Return and Migration |
Event official website : https://www.furusato-web.jp/event-info/p268222/
Visitor registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOSJNncYZtbzJuKVAa6wq65XFTTIof4DTD20Q5EhMKhbzFrQ/viewform
*Entry and exit to the event are free.
*When you arrive, please fill out a registration form (paper) on the day of your visit, even if you have made a reservation in advance.
*Registration for the talk sessions and workshops will be accepted at the event venue. Please note that seating is limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Event Details
◇◆ Consultation Corner ◆◇
You can consult directly with representatives from the cities and towns you are interested in. There is also a prefectural general information desk, so even if you're just thinking, "I'd like to start by gathering information about moving," you are more than welcome to join us.
◇◆ Talk Session ◆◇
I found it! Living in Nanashimachi ~The charm, ideals, and realities of life there from the perspective of an immigrant~ (Time: 13:00 – 14:00)
We interviewed four guests who have moved to Tsuwano, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
We'll be asking people candidly about what motivated them to move, the appeal of the area they currently live in, and other real-life experiences.
This is packed with helpful information for anyone interested in living in Yamaguchi/Tsuwano or considering moving there.
Motoomi Matsudo (Yamaguchi City)
I moved from Tokyo to Ato, Yamaguchi City. I'm a former member of the Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team. After my term ended, I settled down and now make a living through various occupations such as manufacturing prepared foods and processed goods, and working as an inbound tour guide.
Yoshitaka Hagino (Tsuwano Town)
After working as a salaried employee in Tokyo (sales and customs broker at Nippon Yusen), he returned to his family temple to become a Buddhist monk. While serving as the head priest, he is also involved in local activities such as promoting Mölkky and working as a hot spring sommelier.
Haruto Uehara (Hofu City)
Originally from Chiba Prefecture, she moved to Hofu City as part of a regional revitalization program. While working at the tourism association and handling information dissemination, she also runs her own local media outlet, "Hofu Moura."
Ms. Miharu Oshiro (Hagi City)
Originally from Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture. During a journey across Japan searching for a place to live, I came across Hagi City. After participating in a relocation experience tour, I decided to move there. I moved in September 2025. Currently, I work at a coffee stand and a bookstore, practicing a work style that suits me.
◇◆ Workshop ◆◇
You can enjoy unique local experiences while immersing yourself in the cultures of Yamaguchi and Tsuwano.
Let's learn the basics of ink painting: drawing bamboo! (Mine City)
• Estimated time: Approximately 30 minutes
• Schedule: [1] 11:15 AM – / [2] 12:15 PM –
• Capacity: 6 people per session. *Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a guardian.
Instructor: Koshu (Calligrapher, Ink Painter)
Let's try brewing delicious Ono tea! (Ube City)
• Estimated time: Approximately 30 minutes
• Schedule: [1] 11:30 AM – / [2] 12:15 PM – / [3] 2:00 PM – / [4] 3:00 PM –
• Capacity: 5 people *Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a guardian.
Lecturer: Yasuo Kawaguchi (Yamaguchi Tea Co., Ltd.)
Let's make a kaleidoscope together with a glass artist! (Sanyo-Onoda City)
• Estimated time: Approximately 30 minutes
• Schedule: [1] 14:00 – / [2] 15:00 –
• Capacity: 6 people per session. *Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a guardian.
Instructor: Sayaka Tanaka (Kirara Glass Future Museum)
*Registration for each workshop will begin at 11:00 AM on the day of the event at the workshop corner within the venue. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Advance reservations are not accepted. Please note that you cannot participate in multiple workshops held at the same time.
*Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a guardian.
What is the Yamaguchi Prefecture Central Inter-City Area (Nanashimachi)?
The Yamaguchi Central Metropolitan Area, commonly known as "Nanashimachi" (nicknamed "Yamaguchi Yume Kairo"), comprises seven cities and towns: Ube City, Yamaguchi City, Hagi City, Hofu City, Mine City, Sanyo-Onoda City in Yamaguchi Prefecture, and Tsuwano Town in Shimane Prefecture. Since 2017, various initiatives have been underway to enhance the unique characteristics and attractions of each city and town, such as their rich natural environment, history, traditions, culture, industries, and human resources, with the aim of creating a metropolitan area that fosters exchange, employment, and permanent settlement.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yamananashimachi/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nanashimachi/
About the Japan Hometown Return and Migration Exchange Promotion Organization (a public interest incorporated association)
The Japan Hometown Return and Migration Promotion Organization (JOIN-FURUSATO) is a public interest incorporated association that promotes migration from urban to rural areas and exchange between urban and rural communities, with the aim of contributing to regional revitalization in a society with a declining population.
Our organization's "Hometown Return Support Center Tokyo" works in cooperation with local governments nationwide to support people who want to move to rural areas through relocation consultations. The center in Yurakucho, Tokyo, has counselors stationed there from 44 prefectures and 1 designated city, who provide consultations based on specific local information regarding living, work, childcare, and more.
Official Name: Public Interest Incorporated Association Furusato Kaiki and Migration Exchange Promotion Organization Address: 8th Floor, Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan, 2-10-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0006, Japan Representative: Chairman Takahashi Ko
URL: https://www.furusatokaiki.net/
[From the press release of the Japan Hometown Return and Migration Exchange Promotion Organization]