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Seminar Overview: The Future of Kitahiroshima

On September 16, 2025, join us in Tokyo for an insightful seminar led by Yuki Kawamura, the Deputy Mayor of Kitahiroshima City. The seminar will focus on the current status of the Hokkaido Ballpark F Village, which opened in 2023, and its role as a burgeoning tourist attraction within Hokkaido.

Background

Hokkaido Ballpark F Village, home to the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, has become a significant site, attracting over 4 million visitors annually from both Japan and abroad. This impactful project is essential not only for Kitahiroshima City but also for the wider region of Hokkaido.

During the seminar, attendees will gain insights into the journey leading to the project's realization, as well as the efforts by Kitahiroshima City to leverage this development for future growth and urban planning.

Seminar Agenda

1. Ballpark Project Overview
- An introduction to Kitahiroshima City
- A look at the history of the project's initiation

2. Ballpark Area Development
- Overview of facility placements
- Efforts toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Emergency disaster response functionalities

3. Kitahiroshima City Initiatives
- Transportation access improvements
- Plans for a new JR station and surrounding developments
- Understanding the city planning area concepts
- Regional partnerships and cooperation

4. ESCON Field HOKKAIDO
- Stadium design and architecture
- Updates since the opening

5. Reflections on Urban Development
- Collaboration between public and private sectors
- Aiming for a profit center in community development

6. Q&A Session
- Engage with the speaker and guests

7. Networking Opportunities
- Exchange business cards and foster new connections that may lead to business expansion.

Participation Details

This seminar will be held in-person only, with no live streaming or archival views available. The ticket price for participation is ¥37,330 including tax, with a special offer allowing one additional attendee from the same organization to join for free (registration required). Local governmental representatives can register up to two attendees for a reduced fee of ¥11,000 each.

For more details and registration, visit JPI Seminar.

After the seminar, there will be opportunities for attendees to ask questions of the speaker and to network with fellow participants. This is a fantastic chance to build professional relationships and explore new business avenues.

About JPI

Japan Planning Institute (JPI) has been at the forefront of bridging government, business, and academia since its establishment, focusing on supporting national policies and significant projects. We have provided valuable information through exclusive seminars to elite executives and decision-makers for over 50 years. For more information, visit us at JPI Website.