Special classes on “Nagato Yumoto Onsen Machizukuri” and “Onshinagawa Utaakari” at Mukaiyo Elementary School in Nagato Yumoto

Lecture and workshop on "Nagato Yumoto" in the future

On Tuesday, October 10, a special class for 5th and 6th graders was held at Koyo Elementary School in Nagato Yumoto. The class was part of the "Mukaiyo Revitalization Project," which is a part of the school's "Integrated Study Hour. The purpose of the project is to propose and implement actions that connect the thoughts and wishes of the students and local residents to the revitalization of the local community.

This year's special class featured the Nagato Yumoto Onsen Machi Corporation, which is responsible for the town development of Nagato Yumoto Onsen and also organizes the "Onshin River Uta Akari" winter lighting event in the hot spring resort area.

First up was lecture time. Area Manager Hayato Kimura of Machi Corporation took the stage to talk about Nagato Yumoto's town development and "Onshinagawa Utaakari" centered on the renewal of the hot spring resort area in 2020.

Next is a workshop. Following Mr. Kimura's talk and thoughts, the children were divided into groups to share their "wishful thinking" ideas for future community development.

Many opinions were expressed, not only on major issues such as opening new stores and facilities, but also on familiar issues that the children can start immediately, such as "sending out SNS videos from our own point of view.

The ideas that emerge will be summarized by genre and theme, and each group will make a presentation.

The children were able to learn about the challenges of their own city in concrete terms, and Mr. Kimura and others from Machi Corporation were inspired by the fresh opinions from the children's point of view.

The efforts of the town corporation and the children will continue into the winter season for the "Ondonokawa Utaakari" event. Please look forward to what kind of event it will be this year!

Related Links

Nagato Yumoto Onsen Official Tourism Site