Proposal for the "Kyo-machiya International Co-creation Project" to Connect Tradition to the Future

Bringing the traditional techniques of Kyo-machiya to the future together with young people from all over the world

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The "symbol of Kyoto's beautiful cityscape.Kyo-machiyaThe "Mere Old Man" is a man who has been in the business of making things for a long time. There, the wisdom and skill of our ancestors, suited to Japan's climate andtraditional techniqueThe townhouses are filled with the skills and techniques of the craftspeople who are responsible for building them. However, the number of craftsmen who pass on their skills to the next generation is decreasing, and many machiya houses are facing the serious problem of becoming vacant.

In recent years, development by outside capital has had a negative impact on the unique landscape and community of the Kyo-machiya. This proposed project is a new challenge to overcome such issues and to transmit the value of the Kyo-machiya to the future and to the world.

👨‍🔧 Project proposal outline: technology transfer and international co-creation

The most important features of this project proposal are,Young people from North America(20-30 year olds interested in architecture and culture) to Kyoto,Local construction company specializing in Kyo-machiya (Kyoto townhouses)The main reason for this is that the students will learn authentic construction techniques through on-the-job training under the supervision of

• 📍 Base: A historic machiya in Kyoto City will be renovated and used as a base for activities and a place to live (residence building).This goes beyond mere rehabilitation of the building and is directly related to the preservation of the historic landscape.
• 🤝 Activity: Young foreigners gain practical experience as craftsmen in a townhouse.community lifeto send the students to Japan. Not only will the students acquire skills, but they will also be able to learn about Japan'sCraftsman's perspective on life, language and culture as a wholeThe students will acquire a deep understanding of the system in the
• Certified 📜 craftsman: Acquisition of TechnologyvisualizationProof of skills that have reached a certain level because of theCraftsman Certification SystemThe following is a list of the items that will be set up.

💡”Co-creation model” that shows how "tradition" should be in the future.”

What makes this project proposal unprecedented is that it does not end with mere "technical guidance" or "international exchange," but aims to create new value through "co-creation.

In the "Co-Creation Cultural Training," the host craftsmen and foreign participants bring their cultures, values, and knowledge to each other and learn from each other in a cooperative environment. This multicultural mixingThe new value that is created by the "hybrid cultureWe believe that this is the new model required for the traditional industries of the future.

• Cultural exchange, community revitalizationIn addition to,Vacant house rehabilitationIt also contributes to solving the social issue ofThis can be described as a community-led effort to increase the value of Kyomachiya houses in opposition to uncontrolled development from the outside.
• Local residents, universities, local governments, international organizationsWe will develop activities rooted in the local community in close cooperation with

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✅ Residency status and expertise

The proposed project is designed to provide foreign participants with long-term practical architectural training in Japan and to enable them to acquire skills in earnest.status of residence (in Japan)We expect to utilize the following

• specific skill: especially,Specified Skills No. 1 and No. 2The utilization of this system is in view. This system is designed to accept foreign human resources who can be immediately effective in fields where there is a serious shortage of manpower.
  • JapanConstructionBy utilizing the specific skills recognized in the "Japanese Traditional Building Skills" program, foreign participants can legally and intensively learn traditional Japanese building techniques.
• Collaboration with Gyoseishoshi Lawyer: For procedures for residency status and plans to support foreign participants in their community and work life,paralegal qualified to prepare legal documents on administrative matters, e.g. immigrationand establish an appropriate support system in compliance with laws and regulations.

This will allow the proposed projectSustainability and ReliabilityWe provide an environment where young foreign craftspeople can work with confidence to pass on their skills in Japan by ensuring that they have the necessary skills and knowledge.

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🎬Machiya becomes a "base for communication! Charm to convey to the world

The Kyomachiya, which will serve as a base of operations, is more than just a workshop or residence.

• The "Workshop Building" is a place where tourists can experience the craftsmanship of artisans.Create points of contact with
• The "Gallery and SNS Room" was established to show the process of renovation and the beauty of the completed Kyo-machiya (Kyoto machiya) to the world in multiple languages through SNS.The information will be sent out to

360° cameras and dronesof "townhouse dismantling and then restoration" using theTime Lapse Videoand,Online Kyomachiya Tourcan be a powerful tool for communicating the appeal of traditional architecture internationally.

🌍Expected results: Nurturing people to carry on the culture, from Kyoto to the world

This project proposal is for a Kyo-machiya (Kyoto townhouse) construction company.Passing on traditional skills and values internationallyIn addition, we will build a "co-creation-type traditional industry model" originating in Kyoto.

Differentiating itself from development by outside capital, the project will maximize the appeal of Kyo-machiya (Kyoto townhouses) through internal forces, and create new vitality while preserving Kyoto's cultural landscape. From Kyoto to the world, "Nurture people to carry on the cultureThis is one of the important roles that the historical city of Kyoto should play. This is one of the important roles that the historical city of Kyoto should play.