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Community Development Meeting for Nakano South Exit

On April 17, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Nakano City Hall Indoor Event Space "Nakanoba," the Nakano South Exit Community Development Committee will host its annual activity report meeting. This gathering aims to share the progress of the past year with local residents. During 2025, the committee focused on two main activities: a design workshop entitled “Designing the Community Development for Nakano Station South Exit” and a community event known as “Nakanominami Picnic Day.”

Purpose of the Event

The primary goal of this meeting is to review the year's accomplishments as a community and discuss the future vision for the Nakano South Exit area. Participants will also engage in a panel discussion led by experts, including the Nakano City Mayor, Naoto Sakai.

Reflecting on a Year of Activities

The Nakano South Exit Community Development Committee has worked collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders, including local residents, businesses, and students, to explore and enhance the appeal of the Nakano Station South Exit area. This report meeting will share results and share challenges faced throughout the year, allowing attendees to develop ideas for future actions with the aim to further enrich the Nakano South Exit area.

Activities Report from Student Participants

Students who participated in the design workshop will present their proposals, alongside findings from the “Nakanominami Picnic Day” community experiment. A detailed report back will provide insights into the successes and challenges faced during these activities.

Panel Discussion on Future Developments

The event will feature a panel discussion where all attendees can share their insights and collaboratively envision the future of the Nakano South Exit area. Expert moderators, Masami Kobayashi (Professor Emeritus at Meiji University) and Ruii Izumi (Associate Professor at Nihon University), will facilitate the conversation, ensuring that everyone's voice is heard.

Comments from the Committee

According to the Nakano South Exit Community Development Committee, 2025 was a significant year marked by a wealth of potential discovered through both workshops and community experiments. This report meeting serves not only as a review of past activities but also as a crucial opportunity for dialogue to take the next steps in community development. Feedback from participants will be invaluable for shaping future initiatives. Everyone interested in community building is encouraged to attend.

Event Details

• - Date: April 17, 2026 (Friday) 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Doors open at 2:30 PM)
• - Venue: Nakano City Hall Indoor Event Space "Nakanoba" (4-11-19 Nakano, Nakano City, Tokyo)
• - Access: 8-minute walk from JR and Tokyo Metro Nakano Station North Exit
• - Admission Fee: Free
• - Capacity: 100 people (first come, first served)
• - Registration: Participants can register via the following link by April 16, 2026:

Registration Form

Call for Cooperation

Please note that photographs will be taken during the event for documentation and publicity purposes, including reports, websites, and social media. While every effort will be made to respect attendees' privacy, some individuals may be captured in the images. If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform a staff member on the day of the event.

Objective of the Reporting Meeting

The Nakano South Exit Community Development Committee has exhibited a strong commitment to enhancing local attractions through hands-on community experiments and design workshops in 2025. This meeting aims to consolidate these efforts by assessing data and results acquired from social experiments. By sharing findings and engaging in workshops, the community can collectively envision the future of the Nakano South Exit area and pave the way for subsequent actions.

Program Overview

• - 2:30 PM: Doors Open
• - 3:00 PM: Opening Remarks (Host: Chiaki Maeda from the Committee)
• - 3:05 PM: Greeting (President: Miki Shitaya)

Part One: Activity Report for 2025

• - 3:10 PM - 3:45 PM: Report on Activities by Nakano South Exit Community Development Committee
• - 3:45 PM - 3:55 PM: Break

Part Two: Future Development Discussion for Nakano South Exit

• - 3:55 PM - 4:10 PM: Topic Presentation by Ruii Izumi (Associate Professor, Advisor to the Committee)
• - 4:10 PM - 4:50 PM: Panel Discussion lead by Masami Kobayashi (Professor Emeritus) and Ruii Izumi
• - 4:50 PM - 4:55 PM: Closing Remarks by Nakano City Mayor, Naoto Sakai
• - 4:55 PM - 5:00 PM: Event Closure

Additional Information

For more information, please visit:

• - Nakano South Exit Community Development Committee HP
• - Instagram
• - Facebook
• - Official LINE
• - Lit Link

Contact

For inquiries:

• - Email: [email protected]
• - Affiliated with Nihon University, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning (Izumi Seminar)