Source: Peatix

Has your dream of "performing in the provinces someday" remained just "someday" indefinitely?

"What's it really like to live in the countryside?"
"I'm interested, but I don't know where to start."

I'm interested in rural areas, but I'm not taking any action.

It might not be because there's a lack of information, but rather because they haven't heard any real-life stories.

It's neither a social media diary about moving to a new place, nor a tourist brochure.

Why not experience the real voices of people living in Tamura City while you're in Shibuya?

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I'm interested in moving, but I haven't thought about it in concrete terms yet.
In the future, I'd like to start something new in a rural area.
I want to know the realities of life and work in rural areas.
I am interested in living in two locations or working in multiple locations.
I feel somewhat dissatisfied with the way I work and live in the city.
First, I'd like to make some contact with the local community.
If even one of these applies to you, please feel free to come visit us.

Event Summary
Date and Time: Friday, June 5, 2026, 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM (Doors open at 7:30 PM / Last entry at 8:15 PM)
Venue: Tokyo Recruit Center (inside WeWork SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE SQUARE
Access: Directly connected to JR Shibuya Station
Participation fee: 500 yen (includes drinks and light refreshments) *Payment will be made at the venue on the day of the event.

Program of the day
In this event, we will welcome guests who have actually moved to Tamura City and started businesses there, and they will speak on the following themes.

Reasons for moving
Hesitation and conflict leading up to the decision
Real-life activities after relocating
Things I'm glad I did, and things that were difficult
Furthermore, there will be time for participants to share their thoughts and ideas with each other.
This is a place that goes beyond simply listening; it's an opportunity to think about "what I would want to do in that situation."

Flow of the day
19:30 onwards | Doors open and registration
20:00 - | Opening / Introduction of Tamura City / Participant self-introductions
20:20 - Talk 1: "Theきっかけ (trigger/reason) and decision to relocate"
20:35 - Talk 2: "The Realities of Moving"
20:45~ | Q&A / Sharing what you want to do
21:15 - Interaction Time
21:30 | End

Speaker Profile
Naoko Miyanohara
Representative of Gallopinto Co., Ltd. / Former member of the Tamura City Entrepreneurial Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team
Originally from Kanagawa Prefecture, he worked for a foreign-owned pharmaceutical company before engaging in international cooperation in Nicaragua. Driven by a desire to solve social issues through business, he returned to Japan and moved to Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture. In 2025, he founded Gallopinto Co., Ltd., and is currently developing activities that connect the local community with the world through cafe management and coffee businesses.

Takuya Matsumoto
Switch, a general incorporated association
They promote community development that utilizes local resources. Based on the principle of "creating things that we ourselves can enjoy," they are working on projects in Tamura City and other locations.

Taishi Goto (Facilitator)
Zenryoku Yu Co., Ltd.
From 2018 to 2020, I was involved in commercializing research results at the Tohoku University Business Innovation Center.
In 2021, I started a social business through picture books.
Since 2022, they have been in charge of supporting startups in Tamura City, providing a wide range of support including assistance to saunas, shared houses, restaurants, and other businesses.

The charm of Tamura City
A sky full of stars is a part of everyday life.
A starry sky so clear you can see the Milky Way with the naked eye is a part of everyday life. Here, a quiet sense of wonder that you can never experience in the city is commonplace.

Living with living creatures
In this region, sometimes called a "sanctuary for insects," it's an everyday sight to see rhinoceros beetles and fireflies perched on screen doors. There are also plenty of places to interact with wildlife, such as wetlands and insect parks, which children absolutely love.

A life of peace and security
With generous support for childcare and housing, it's popular with families. An increasing number of people are also learning about agriculture and forestry while practicing new ways of working.

Mysterious limestone caves and places where people gather to eat.
Abukuma Cave and Irizumi Limestone Cave, some of Tohoku's most representative natural spots, are located nearby. In addition, there are many shops, such as the old-style house restaurant "Yoriai-dokoro Hana," that attract fans not only from the local area but also from far away, making this town a place where people naturally connect with each other.

What you can gain from this event
You can hear real stories about moving to the countryside and living in two locations.
The image of starting a business or taking on a challenge in the region becomes more concrete.
You can get a real feel for the atmosphere and potential of Tamura City.
You can meet other participants who share the same interests.
The desire to "someday perform in the provinces" is taking a step forward.
500 yen, includes a drink and light snack.

You don't have to decide to move right away. Just listening to what we have to say is a big step.
Let's make this a night where your "someday" feels a little closer.

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