Purpose Purpose of YAMAGATA Youth Summit

Our aim is to strengthen Yamagata's presence on the international stage and increase the appeal and charm of Yamagata Prefecture for young people and foreigners

The YAMAGATA Youth Summit, now in its second year, will start with an opening event and continue with discussions on discovering the allure of Yamagata across four cities and towns within the prefecture. At the summit , advisors, young entrepreneurs, local youth, and international participants will engage in discussions and foster connections regarding global common challenges such as SDGs, with a focus on the unique local resources such as the bountiful nature and gastronomic culture of the region itself.
We invite you to participate as we strive to enhance Yamagata's international presence and make Yamagata Prefecture an appealing destination for young individuals and foreigners.

Our aim is to strengthen Yamagata's presence on the international stage and increase the appeal and charm of Yamagata Prefecture for young people and foreigners

Event Overview

Event Period
November 10th, 2023 (Friday) - December 9th, 2023 (Saturday)
Organizer
Yamagata Prefecture
In Cooperation with
Yamagata City, Kaneyama Town, Nagai City, Asahi Town, Tsuruoka City, Nippon Life Insurance Company, Association for International Relations in Yamagata
Planning and Operation
Yamagata Shimbun
Executive Office
Yamagata Prefectural Government Future Planning and Creation Department, International Human Resources and Convention Attraction Division

Schedule

Event Period: November 10th, 2023 (Friday) - December 9th, 2023 (Saturday)
2023
11 10 Fri
16:00 - 19:00

Opening
event

Location: Bunshokan

Location: Bunshokan

Event
schedule

  • 2023 11 10
    Fri
    16:00 - 19:00

    Opening Event

    *This event has ended.

    Yamagata City
    Bunshokan Assembly Hall
  • 2023 11 17
    Fri
    16:00 - 18:00

    Area Session

    Kaneyama Town's 100-Year Plan
    –Harnessing Time for Local Branding

    *This event has ended.

    Kaneyama Town
    Kaneyama Town Hall Townspeople's Hall
  • 2023 11 22
    Wed
    16:00 - 18:00

    Area Session

    Update Nagai!
    Communicating with the World through Play

    *This event has ended.

    Nagai City
    Nagai City Hall
    1F Citizen's Exchange Space
  • 2023 12 3
    Sun
    14:00 - 16:00

    Area Session

    "Illuminate the World" Asahi Town!
    – City Promotion to Convey Local Charm

    *This event has ended.

    Asahi Town
    Akibayama Recreation Hall
  • 2023 12 9
    Sat
    14:00 - 16:00

    Area Session

    Sharing Shonai's Cuisine
    – Tsuruoka's Internationally Acclaimed Culinary Culture

    *This event has ended.

    Tsuruoka City
    Tsuruoka Culinary Culture Market FOODEVER

※Event themes may be changed

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Planning and Operation: Yamagata Shimbun