そういった「進行中の諸条件」についても、これから追跡する必要があるわけで、大野理事のプレゼンテーションの最後は「To Be Continued」で終わりました。
近々、同じテーマで＜フォーラム続編＞を企画しよう、という話題で、フォーラムは終了しました。
多文化研メディア班
増田隆一
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Dear members of the SMCS,
On Sunday, January 25th, from 13:00 to 17:00, the “Multicultural Co-Creation Forum ~ <Foreigners> and <Elderly People’> in Real Estate Transactions” was held at the Tokyo Volunteer Civic Center, IIDABASHI, Chiyoda town.
Approximately 15 participants gathered at the venue, and the atmosphere was so tense and serious.
The forum began with a keynote speech by Mr. Masao Ogino, CEO of Ichii Co., Ltd., who gave a wonderful presentation with the subtitle, “Coexistence and co-creation from the perspective of the actual situation of transactions and housing.”
The presentation proceeded pointing up “Why is this topic an urgent issue for Japanese society right now?”, “ What kinds of interactions take place in actual real estate transactions, what kind of parties are involved, and what kind of laws govern such economic activities?”. The topics that need to be solved, such as “the actual situation of real estate acquisition by foreign capital,” “organizing sales theory,” and “the problems in the near future,” were presented, and the vivid stories backed by Mr. Ogino’s real experiences caught the audience breathless.
Once the outline of the theme was understood by the participants, advanced discussions were presented, including “the importance of understanding the current situation through data,’” “rather than focusing on nationality, pay attention to the essence of actions and their social impact,” and “unresolved issues in Japanese society that are common to foreigners and the elderly.”
During the discussion, the “Disaster Prevention Manual” was an unexpected common denominator, such as hints that it is the key to coexistence and co-creation in social system design, and the difficulty of self-reflection as a community.
The second part of the forum began with a presentation by a Director of Tabunkaken, Mr.Katsuya Ohno, named “The actual situation and issues surrounding real estate acquisition by foreign capital.”
Director Ohno has chosen this area as his research topic, as real estate acquisition by foreign capital (individuals and corporations) is becoming an issue, and he is currently gathering the latest information. In the presentation, the latest data on “examples of foreign capital acquiring real estate in Japan” were shown one after another, and the “basic stance on problem recognition” that Mr. Ogino had shown in the first part, which emphasized the importance of a scientific approach rather than emotional or impressionistic theories, was clearly demonstrated and convinced the participants.
After analyzing the current situation, legal issues and “the holes” in the actually published materials were pointed out, and there was an awareness of the future direction of discussion and the importance of further research.
The background to this is that from the end of last year to the beginning of the new year, this field was in the midst of ongoing negotiations with expert meetings and the relevant ministries and agencies, making it a “politically active field.”
It is necessary to keep track of these “ongoing conditions,” and Director Ohno closed his presentation with these words, “To Be Continued.”
The forum ended with the topic of planning a <following forum> on the same theme in the near future.
Subject: Announcement: 199th Multicultural Co‑Creation Forum (January 25)
Real Estate Transactions Involving Foreigners and the Elderly
Dear all,
We hope this message finds you well.
The Society for Multicultural Community Studies is pleased to announce its 199th Multicultural Co‑Creation Forum, scheduled for Sunday, January 25, 2026. This session will explore real estate transactions involving foreign residents and elderly homeowners, focusing on current challenges and implications for community development.
We warmly invite you to attend and encourage you to share this invitation with colleagues and friends.
<Forum Details>
Theme: Real Estate Transactions Involving Foreigners and the Elderly
In recent years, foreign capital has increasingly flowed into land near national parks and environmentally protected zones, raising concerns among local communities. At the same time, long‑term foreign residents in Japan are aging, and some find themselves left behind by public support systems.
This forum will examine:
-What is the core nature of this theme?
-What misunderstandings and mixed perceptions should we avoid?
-What does the current legal framework look like?
-What steps can we take for a better future?
Mr. Ogino will share insights from his professional experience in real estate, including trends, regulatory context, and practical challenges encountered in transactions involving foreign residents and senior property owners.
Date & Time: Sunday, January 25, 2026 — 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Venue: Tokyo Volunteer Center (10th Floor, Ramla Building, Iidabashi Station) A Conference Room
Part1 Speaker:Mr. Masao Ogino
Representative Director, Ichii Co., Ltd.
Director, Japan Property Management Association (a public interest incorporated foundation promoting professional rental housing management and healthy rental markets in Japan)
Recipient of the “Real Estate Industry Award for Co‑Creating Regional Value” from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport
Participation Fee
Part2 Speaker:Mr. Katsuya Ohno
Director of SMCS, Financial Planner, Gardening Designer, CFO of his own Real Estate company.
Mr. Ohno’s speech shall be concerning about the Theme “The current situation and issues surrounding real estate acquisition by foreign capital: Part 2”.
Dear Members of the Society for Multicultural Community Studies, We are pleased to announce the 197th Multicultural Synergy Forum, scheduled for October 18th. At this forum, Chairperson Chizuko Kawamura will deliver a keynote address titled “Visualizing the Invisible: Hibakusha, Multicultural Synergy, and Well-being.” Following this, we will welcome input from all participants. As we mark the 80th anniversary of the war’s end and 80 years since the atomic bombings, we hope this forum will become a collaborative study session where all attendees engage in thoughtful discussion.
Date and Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Registration opens at 2:45 PM) Venue: Meiji Gakuin University Shirokane Campus Registration: Google Form (https://forms.gle/3HpzKWZ7P2frnzex5)
For details on the keynote speech and venue access, please refer to the attached invitation file. We look forward to your participation.
Organizers Jotaro Kato, Meiji Gakuin University Rumiko Akashi, Meiji Gakuin University
多文化社会研究会 