Promoting Community Engagement Through Job Matching in Kanagawa Prefecture

Community Engagement Initiative in Kanagawa

On July 23, 2026, Pasona JOB HUB will be hosting a significant event aimed at connecting urban residents interested in side jobs with local businesses in the Kanagawa Prefecture. This initiative is part of the "New Community Engagement Project" commissioned by Kanagawa Prefecture, which recognizes the urgent need for innovative partnerships to combat issues such as population decline and workforce shortages in the region.

The event will take place both in-person at POTLUCK YAESU in Tokyo and online via Zoom, and is designed for company employees and freelancers who are keen to contribute to community innovation. Participants will have the unique opportunity to learn about how they can form meaningful relationships with the Kanagawa area's businesses and initiatives.

Background of the Initiative

The region comprising Odawara City, Minami Ashigara City, Nakai Town, Oi Town, Matsuda Town, Yamakita Town, Kaisei Town, Hakone Town, Manazuru Town, and Yugawara Town has been witnessing rapid population decline and talent shortages. Since 2014, the Kanagawa Prefecture has been actively working on various projects aimed at promoting migration, settlement, and enhanced community ties to innovate and invigorate the area.

Pasona JOB HUB’s commitment to this cause includes facilitating the collaboration between urban professionals seeking side jobs and local businesses, thus fostering a new kind of community-based workforce.

Event Details

- Date: July 23, 2026
- Time: 19:00 - 20:30 (doors open at 18:30, online entry starts at 18:45)
- Location:

- In-Person Venue: POTLUCK YAESU, 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo Ward, Tokyo
- Online: Zoom

- Target Audience: Mainly urban residents interested in contributing to local business innovation, including company employees and freelancers.
- Capacity: 50 in-person attendees and 200 online participants.

Program Overview

1. Opening remarks
2. Business presentation
3. Keynote Speech: “My Diverse Engagement with the Community”
- Speaker: Haruna Yamaguchi, Producer at Pasona JOB HUB and CEO of ONTO Corporation
4. Talk Session with Local Coordinators and Practical Side Business Practitioners
- Local Coordinators:
- Nobuya Sato, CEO of Shonan Bellmare Futsal Club
- Kensuke Saito, CEO of Nonprofit BUND
5. Closing Remarks

How to Register

Registration is available at Pasona Job Hub Event Page. Please note that registration will close on July 22, 2026, at 17:00.

For any inquiries, reach out to Pasona JOB HUB at: [email protected].