“Coworking Forum Kansai 2022” was a coworking festival held across three cities. I was responsible for writing the event report for its final event in Osaka, “Coworking Saikai — Co-Creation Begins with Meeting.”
Coworking Forum Kansai 2022 in Osaka: “Coworking Saikai — Co-Creation Begins with Meeting”
* Event Details (Website)
https://coworkingforum2022inosaka.hp.peraichi.com/
* Written Article: Taking Japanese Coworking Culture to the World Toward Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai — Coworking Forum Kansai 2022 in Osaka: “Coworking Saikai — Co-Creation Begins with Meeting”
(Part 1)https://note.com/kbtc/n/n83a1c4407264
(Part 2)https://note.com/kbtc/n/n7a2a9494c08b
(Part 3)https://note.com/kbtc/n/n668653a3ab41
Event Reports from Other Cities of Coworking Forum Kansai 2022
* Kyoto Event Report
https://open.kyoto/reads/6389/
* Kobe Event Report
https://ropeth.com/2022/11/09/coworkingforum2022kobe/
About the Reporting
More than 400 participants gathered for the event, filling the venue, KANDAI Me RISE at Kansai University’s Umeda Campus, with an incredible sense of energy and excitement.
From the very first talk session, the discussions took on a broad perspective, exploring the possibilities of coworking on both a national and global scale. I found the ideas and conversations incredibly exciting and inspiring.
In particular, the idea that “coworking spaces can serve as ports that bring in resources from outside the community” left a strong impression on me and prompted me to reconsider the role coworking spaces can play in local communities.
With Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai on the horizon, the coworking movement was gaining momentum—not only across Japan, but around the world. It was an honor to witness firsthand the energy driving that movement and to be there at such a pivotal moment.
In the closing section, I also took the liberty of including a personal message to the people in the coworking community whom I deeply admire.
“Even in these uncertain and turbulent times, may we never forget that we have companions who support and collaborate with one another, and who find joy in meeting again. Though we may work in different places, I believe we share the same vision for the future. I look forward to the day when we can all gather here once again.”
Whether you attended the event or were unfortunately unable to join us, if you are interested in coworking, I hope you’ll take a moment to read the article.
Written by Hiromu Nakano
写真：益田 翼
・Part1
https://note.com/kbtc/n/n83a1c4407264
・Part2
https://note.com/kbtc/n/n7a2a9494c08b
・Part3
https://note.com/kbtc/n/n668653a3ab41
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An editor, writer, and photographer based in Hyogo Prefecture. After graduating from university, I worked as an elementary school teacher, cram school instructor, and childcare professional. In 2019, I joined hyphen LLC, where I worked at coworking space mocco Himeji and helped launch coworking space mocco Kakogawa, serving as a community manager. I later worked as an editor, interviewer, writer, and photographer for *Maruhari*, a local information magazine covering the Harima region of Hyogo Prefecture, before becoming independent.
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