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Companies Launch Initiative to Promote Dual-Location Living in Regional Japan

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 1
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What happened

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Rakuten Group, Timee, LIFULL, and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance have launched a collaboration to promote dual-location living across 12 municipalities in Japan. The initiative utilizes a dedicated page on Rakuten Ichiba, which features travel coupons for accommodation, job listings on the Timee app, and rental property information for vacant homes via LIFULL.

From ibtimes.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The partnership aims to increase the flow of people into regional areas and support local economic revitalization. The project ties into the country's hometown resident registration framework and involves the companies' core business operations in e-commerce, travel, and real estate.

From ibtimes.com

Who's involved

  • Rakuten TravelE-commerce platform providing a dedicated page for the initiative.
  • Iwate PrefectureOne of the companies involved in the collaboration.
  • LifullProviding rental property information focused on vacant homes.
  • Kyoto PrefectureFeatured in the initiative providing rental property information centered on vacant homes.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Iwate PrefectureSpeculative

    The company might see increased business through the influx of regional tourism and remote workers.

  • Kyoto PrefectureSpeculative

    Kyoto Prefecture could see increased demand for properties and services due to the featured listings.

  • KoshuSpeculative

    Koshu could benefit from increased tourism, housing demand, and local job opportunities.

Possible ripples

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