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Discover the Beautiful Intersection of Art, Content, and Regional Revitalization through Edu-tainment

On July 17, 2026, Creek and River Co. (C&R) will present an online seminar titled "Art, Content, and Regional Revitalization Series Vol. 24: Building Potential Amid the Decline in Birth Rates—The Edu-tainment Business that Connects National Regional Producers." This socially conscious initiative aims at engaging local businesses, municipal officials, content creators, and those interested in revitalization efforts using art and educational content.

The growing interest in how culture and arts influence local identity necessitates a platform where concerns regarding the effectiveness of cultural policies can be frankly discussed. In light of recent challenges such as the difficulty in illustrating the outcomes of cultural policies and the significant knowledge gap among local officials and community members, C&R launched a series designed to bring together individuals keen to explore content proposals for local municipalities. The webinars feature guest speakers from diverse artistic backgrounds, allowing participants to delve into the details of formulating and evaluating effective cultural policies.

This particular volume will welcome Kazuhiko Kobayashi, CEO of Kids Project, which provides immersive "edu-tainment" experiences for children, combining both analog and digital methodologies. The seminar intends to showcase how edu-tainment can foster connections among regional producers across the country while addressing the challenges brought on by declining population figures. Participants will have the opportunity to hear firsthand examples of community projects designed to enliven local culture through engaging and interactive methods.

Combining expertise in planning, programming, design, and direction, the seminar’s framework intends to excite kids and their families with novel content development and event planning approaches. The audience can look forward to presentations and discussions where the guest will share case studies on how art initiatives have positively impacted their communities and the innovative strategies employed during proposal and execution phases.

Details of the Seminar:

• - Date and Time: July 17, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (JST)
• - Platform: Zoom (link to join will be provided upon registration)
• - Moderator: Mikio Sugiura, Independent Director—A graduate of Tokyo University of the Arts and experienced program director for various arts councils across Japan.

Who Should Attend:

• - Creators interested in local revitalization, community development, or urban planning
• - Artists looking to relocate to regional areas
• - Local government employees engaged in development initiatives
• - Business representatives interested in art and culture

Registration Fee:

• - Free, with a limit of 60 participants.

For more details and registration, click here. The registration will close at 8:00 PM on July 17, 2026. For inquiries, please contact C&R at their PEC seminar office.

This initiative reflects C&R’s mission to enhance the lifetime value of professionals while contributing to client value creation since its inception in 1990. Through this seminar, the agency seeks to foster dialogue among stakeholders interested in revitalizing their communities using innovative cultural approaches.

Join us to explore the intersection of art, content, and community, and be inspired by the possibilities that edu-tainment holds in today’s world!