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Is MEXT's 'Minna no Haiko Project' Actually Useful? — Turning Listed Closed Schools into Real Projects [2026 Edition]
MEXT updates its list of closed school facilities seeking new uses every month, but the list has no search function and MEXT does not broker introductions. How to read the list, how municipalities apply to be listed, how operators should make contact, and how to use the closed school reuse promotion events, checked against MEXT's own documents.
Closed School Renovation Costs: Breakdown by Cost Item and Case Examples [2026 Edition]
Closed school renovation costs broken down by structure, interiors, building services, fire safety equipment and accessibility. Covers the conditions under which a Yubari City conversion came in at about one-third of new construction, renovation costs for welfare, childcare and other cases in MEXT's case collection, and what subsidies leave the operator to pay.
Subsidies for Closed School Reuse: All 6 Ministries Covered [2026 Edition]
Japan's main national subsidy programs for reusing closed schools, checked against MEXT's list as of April 2026 and each ministry's rules and documents. Covers program names, subsidy shares, caps and eligible applicants for MAFF, MLIT, MIC, the Cabinet Office, MHLW and the Children and Families Agency, plus MEXT's property disposal procedure and what to check when combining programs.
Three Ways to Solve Urban Park Aging with Private-Sector Involvement [2026 Edition]
An overview of the aging crisis facing Japan's urban parks, followed by a comparative analysis of three private-sector solutions — Park-PFI, enhanced designated management, and comprehensive maintenance outsourcing — evaluated by cost, timeline, and risk. Helps municipalities identify the best approach for their park size and challenges.
Park-PFI in Kanagawa Prefecture — Cases from Yokohama, Yokosuka, and Manazuru [2026 Edition]
Park-PFI case studies from Kanagawa Prefecture: Yokohama City's large-scale urban park development, Yokosuka City's initiatives, and Manazuru Town's small-scale case combining Small Concession with park activation. A comparative analysis across population scales, locations, and business types.
Park-PFI in 2026: 203-Park Statistics, New Cases, and Policy Outlook
2026 Park-PFI statistics covering 203 parks nationwide, three recent noteworthy cases, guideline revisions, and a 3-to-5-year outlook. A concise update for officials and practitioners.
Comparing Park Revenue Facility Business Types — Café, BBQ, Glamping, and Welfare【2026 Edition】
A four-axis comparison of revenue facility types for Park-PFI projects (café, BBQ, glamping, sports, and welfare), covering profitability, area efficiency, community needs, and administrative review suitability. A guide for selecting the right business type.
Park-PFI and the Municipal Assembly — When Ordinance Revision Is Required and How to Explain It [2026 Edition]
For local government officials: a guide covering when assembly approval is required for Park-PFI, three patterns of ordinance revision, how to prepare briefing materials for council members, answers to common questions, and how to coordinate with public hearings.
Setting Usage Fees and Occupation Fees in Park-PFI — The Revenue-Sharing Mechanism Explained [2026 Edition]
A detailed explanation of the legal definitions and calculation methods for usage fees (for publicly solicited park facilities) and occupation fees (for convenience enhancement facilities) in Park-PFI. Covers the revenue-sharing mechanism, relationship with municipal ordinances, the Koriyama City case study, and comparable fee levels from similar municipalities.
What Revenue Facilities Work Best in Parks? A Business Model Comparison by Sector [2026 Edition]
For municipalities and private businesses exploring Park-PFI: a comparison of five business types — cafés, BBQ, glamping, daycare centers, and sports facilities — across four dimensions: initial investment, monthly revenue, profit margin, and location suitability.
The Complete Park-PFI Process — A Four-Year Roadmap from Concept to Opening [2026 Edition]
A detailed timeline covering all six phases of a Park-PFI project, from Phase 0 (initial consideration) through Phase 5 (opening and long-term operations). Covers deliverables, responsible parties, and timeline compression strategies for each phase, illustrated against the four-year real-world case of Kaiseizan Park in Koriyama City.
Park-PFI vs. the Designated Manager System: Which Should You Choose? [2026 Edition]
A guide for municipalities and private businesses: a comparative analysis of Park-PFI and the designated manager system. Covers legal basis, project terms, risk allocation, revenue structures, recommendations by park type, and hybrid combinations. 2026 edition.
READING GUIDE
Choose a starting point.
Follow a short route through the basics, examples and practical steps. Community groups, researchers and students are welcome.
ROUTE 01
For municipal planning
Start with the basics, then move through cases, process and dialogue design.
- What Is Public Facility Management? Challenges, Concepts, and Next Steps
- Sapporo Yurigahara Park Park-PFI LiLiLi — Sapporo's First Case, Community-Led SPV Park Operation
- The Complete Park-PFI Process — A Four-Year Roadmap from Concept to Opening [2026 Edition]
- Market Sounding for PPP: 8-Item Question Template and Step-by-Step Guide
ROUTE 02
For prospective operators
Understand the system, test viability and prepare a proposal.
- What Is a Small Concession? A Complete Guide for Local Government Officials [2026 Edition]
- Higashi Yuenchi URBAN PICNIC — Kobe Sannomiya Redevelopment and Park-PFI After 8 Years of Citizen-Led Social Experiments
- How to Build a Park-PFI Revenue Plan — With Simulation Template [2026 Edition]
- How to Write a Park-PFI Proposal — Working Backward from the Scoring Criteria [2026 Edition]
ROUTE 03
Learn from setbacks
See how projects stall and which conditions to avoid.
- Abandoned School Reuse Failures — Why Repurposed Schools Become Idle Again: Structural Causes of Withdrawal and Business Collapse
- 5 Patterns of Park-PFI Project Failure — Structural Analysis of Contract Termination, Financial Deterioration, and Resident Opposition
- The Zero-Response Sounding Problem — 5 Reasons Private Operators Don't Participate and How to Fix It