2025.02.11

Thw Meimai Machinaka Lab

The Meimai Danchi, a new town developed 60 years ago across Kobe and Akashi, facing a declining and aging population. In 2009, “The Meimai Machinaka Lab” was established since then various educational research has been carried out using empty shops in the shopping arcade. Collaborating with the prefecture, Kobe and various local organisations to revitalise local festivals and support activities of NPOs that help elderly residents. These activities are intended to reconnect the locals and extend to the development of local economy. Faculty students play an essential role in connecting various people and organisations.

See further detail The Meimai Machinaka Lab (Japanese)