Empowering Local Businesses with AI at Amami City: Insights from VOLTMIND's Workshop

Empowering Local Businesses with AI in Amami City

Recently, VOLTMIND, based in Osaka, played a prominent role as an external lecturer at the Amami City-hosted Web Marketer Training Course, designed to uplift local businesses. This initiative, led by the city government and operationally managed by Kous, aims to equip participants with essential digital marketing skills by utilizing AI technologies. With the demand for digital transformation and reskilling gaining momentum, this five-day program seeks to cultivate digital talents among various local enterprises beyond the tourism and e-commerce sectors.

The Role of VOLTMIND in the AI Workshop

At the workshop, which took place on November 11, 2025, VOLTMIND's executive director, Naoya Yamamoto, and marketing operations head, Genki Nagatomi, took the stage to conduct the fourth session titled “Utilizing Generative AI and Templates.” Participants learned not just the basics of generative AI but also practical techniques like prompt engineering, which dramatically enhance the efficiency of marketing tasks.

Focus on Supporting Local Business Growth

With an intention to support the sustainable growth of local businesses, this training program empowers attendees to develop strategies that drive customer recognition, conversion, and retention. The incorporation of AI is not merely about adopting cutting-edge tools; it's about fostering an approach where AI acts as a capable assistant. VOLTMIND aligns its mission with this goal, helping to Thrust local businesses into a new realm of operational efficiency and marketing prowess.

Course Details

The curriculum seamlessly blended theoretical and practical aspects of web marketing using AI. The highlights of the course included:

1. Essential Knowledge for AI Utilization: Participants were educated on crucial rules for AI use, including information leak prevention, understanding AI-generated inaccuracies (hallucinations), rights infringement checks, and the importance of human responsibility in final judgments.

2. The Four Elements of Effective Prompts: Achieving quality responses from AI hinges on how well prompts are structured. The workshop defined four components that guide participants in creating expert-level instructions:
- Role: Assign an expert viewpoint, for example, as a professional marketer.
- Context: Share persona and product information to provide AI with the necessary background.
- Instructions: Clearly articulate the goal, such as “create” or “summarize.”
- Output Format: Specify the delivery method to minimize subsequent adjustments.

3. Seven Advanced Techniques for Maximizing Results: Participants were introduced to advanced techniques to refine their output, such as asking AI clarification questions, employing multiple personas for brainstorming, and structuring logical reasoning processes incrementally.

Engaging Hands-on Experience

With the practical application of learned skills, participants engaged in a hands-on workshop where they generated Instagram posts and ad copy centered around a local cafe's signature drink, “Kurozato Latte.” This not only allowed attendees to visualize AI's utility in addressing their specific business needs but also fostered a creative environment that encouraged innovation.

Participant Feedback

The feedback from attendees indicated a highly engaging and informative session. One participant remarked, “The session was dense and provided actionable insights that I could implement right away.” Another noted, “I struggled with crafting prompts, but the session helped me understand how to generate a plethora of ideas easily.” Many expressed an eagerness to partake in further AI-focused courses, recognizing the continuous evolution of AI technology.

Future Prospects

Building upon this successful experience, VOLTMIND plans to strengthen its commitment to offering marketing workshops and support for AI integration aimed at both government and enterprise sectors. By providing practical re-skilling programs linked directly to business outcomes, the company aspires to enhance Japan's overall digital competitiveness.

About the Companies

Kous Corporation

- Location: Nishi Honmachi 1-8-14, Nishi Ward, Osaka, Japan
- Establishment: March 2006
- CEO: Koichi Hamano
- Business Areas: Web marketing, website creation and operation, consulting, AI services, digital transformation initiatives, and local revitalization.
- Website: kous.co.jp

VOLTMIND

- Location: 1-13-22 Sonezakishinchi, Kita Ward, Osaka, Japan
- Establishment: February 2024
- CEO: Seiichi Kitamori
- Business Areas: AI system development, AI server operations, support for generative AI engineering communities, and marketing assistance.
- Website: voltmind.jp