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We are excited to announce the participants for the 90-Day Kyoto Stay Program and the commencement of our Pre-Program Support!

Following a thorough and impartial evaluation, the following five individuals have been selected as participants for this year’s programme!

■Meet Our Participants (Total: 5)

1st Participant

• Nationality: USA
• Business Overview: Developing a co-living space project aimed at regional revitalization through the creative use of vacant homes, community building, inbound tourism, and cultural exchange.

2nd Participant

• Nationality: Australia
• Business Overview: Expanding a cultural and arts tourism app powered by AI, with Kyoto as the core hub for the Kansai area.

3rd Participant

• Nationality: Kazakhstan
• Business Overview: Collaborating with the 2nd participant on expanding a cultural and arts tourism app powered by AI, focusing on Kyoto as the core hub for the Kansai area.

4th Participant

• Nationality: Australia
• Business Overview: Establishing a yoga and acupuncture studio in Kyoto, focusing on well-being services for seniors and corporate/school groups.

5th Participant

• Nationality: Sudan
• Business Overview: Conducting market research to diversify products and suppliers for a medical equipment agency, focusing on identifying new suppliers and business partners.

■Pre-Program Support Overview

To ensure a smooth transition and productive experience for all the participants, we are currently on a process of providing Pre-Program Supportwhich includes:

• Assisting with accommodation arrangements during the program period
• Visa acquisition support
• Introduction to Japanese language schools
• Airport pick-up coordination
• Co-working space arrangements
• Providing basic online orientation videos covering Kyoto’s international entrepreneur ecosystem, Japanese culture, and business etiquette

We are committed to creating a welcoming and resourceful environment for all participants and look forward to seeing their projects flourish during their stay in Kyoto!