GigWorks Inc. Participates in Regional Revitalization Model Project “Public-Private Partnership Promotion Ambassador”
GigWorks, Inc. Press Release: October 3, 2025 GigWorks Inc. participates in the “Public-Private Partnership Promotion Ambassador” project, a regional revitalization model project. Idols participate in collaborative product development with local businesses, local public relations, and event planning. GigWorks Inc. (Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Mineto Murata) will participate in the “Public-Private Partnership Promotion Ambassador” project, which is being promoted by the Public-Private Partnership Promotion
Organization (Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Atomu Takase), a general incorporated association, together with three local governments that have received the Cabinet Office’s “New Local Economy and Living Environment Creation Grant Type V.” In this project, popular idols and entertainers will visit local areas as
“Public-Private Partnership Promotion Ambassadors” and promote the area’s attractions through product development, public relations activities, and event planning with local businesses. Through its group company, Green Light, Inc., GigWorks will leverage the knowledge it has gained from supporting idols’ second careers to create new value for both the local community and the idols.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47553/179/47553-179-8d2e7f5f11868eb288758a79cd897557-3900×2600.jpg Murata Mineto, CEO of GigWorks ■Project Overview This project is led by GMTS Inc., with participation from ZUU Inc., GigWorks Inc., Nippon ComSync Inc., One to Ten Inc., and NFT platform HEXA, among others, and will support three municipalities: Uda City, Nara Prefecture; Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture; and Nachikatsuura Town, Wakayama Prefecture. ■Our role in this project Our company’s purpose is to “create a society where people can demonstrate their true value.” Our eight group companies provide field services using gig workers, BPO services such as contact centers, various systems development, Web3 businesses, and shared offices, while also building a Gig Economy market through direct matching. Last year, we also launched Green Light, Inc., which produces events in the live entertainment field and provides support for idols and other talents in their second careers. Through the creation of Public-Private Partnership Promotion Ambassadors, this project will promote activities to create new opportunities for both the local community and idols/talents. Furthermore, we will leverage our group’s diverse business domains to support local governments in resolving their challenges.
■Public-Private Partnership Organization Project Implementation Plan As “Public-Private Partnership Promotion Ambassadors,” popular idols and entertainers will visit local governments monthly starting in October 2025 and collaborate with local businesses on product development and other activities. 1. Collaborative product development with local businesses – Limited edition sake and wine labels designed by idols – Sales of original curry based on idol-created recipes, etc. 2. Dissemination of agricultural and local experiences – Planned farming experiences, tastings of cultivated produce, and limited sales. 3. Promoting tourism resources – Promoting tourist attractions such as World Heritage Sites and Japan Heritage Sites on social media and YouTube – Appearing at local events ■Latest activity schedule • October 13th (Holiday) Otsuki City Otsuki Game Summit • Sunday, October 26th: Uda City Uda Product Festival Special live • October 13th (Holiday) Otsuki City Otsuki Game Summit • Sunday, October 26th: Uda City Uda Product Festival Special live • Early November Limited Edition Sake and Wine Label Presentation • December 7th (Sunday) Nachikatsuura Town Christmas Light-Up Ceremony • January 31st (Saturday) Nachikatsuura Town Fresh Tuna Festival Presenters ＜Public-Private Partnership Promotion Ambassador＞
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47553/179/47553-179-2e6b0e28130aa6610a14c477c6088688-3480×2610.jpg From left: RainTree (Mio Suzuno, Kotori Ayase), Haruka Kodama, Natsumi Hirajima, Yukari Sasaki, Rain Tree (Fuka Niino, Sana Momose) Hirajima Natsumi Former member of AKB48’s first generation. Currently active as a TV personality and voice actress, she also works as a biker girl. In 2019, she became the image character for the motorcycle supplies store “NAPS,” now in her fifth year. On her official YouTube channel, “Run! Nat Channel,” she posts videos of sauna and touring, some of which have been viewed over 1.75 million times. Her favorite bikes are the MOTOGUZZI V7III 10th ANNIVERSARY and the HONDA CT125 Hunter Cub. Sasaki Yukari After passing the AKB48 12th Generation Research Student Auditions in 2011, she became a regular member in 2013. Since 2018, Yukarun has been broadcasting “Yukarun’s MMH!” as a regular program on the game video streaming platform OPENREC. She has also appeared in the stage production “Assault Lily Irma: Girls’ Art High School Edition.” She graduated from AKB48 in February 2024. In August of the same year, she released her first photo book, “Virgin.” The making-of book of the same title achieved the highest pre-order sales on Amazon and Rakuten. Kodama Haruka A member of HKT48’s first generation. She was first selected for AKB48’s “Manatsu no Sounds Good!” in 2012. In 2016, she placed 9th in the AKB48 General Election. In February 2017, she developed bipolar disorder and took a break. In June 2019, she graduated from HKT48 and began working full-time as an actor. Her work includes the NHK morning drama series “Omusubi” and the film “From a World Without Sky.” Her film, “There You Are,” is scheduled for release on November 28, 2025. RainTree (レインツリー) RainTree made it to the final round of auditions for the idol project “IDOL3.0 PROJECT,” which was held for about six months from April 2023 with the aim of forming a new group produced by Yasushi Akimoto, but failed to pass. The group was formed with 100 candidates and officially launched as a new group on October 8, 2024. They made their major debut on January 29, 2025 under King Records. *Members participating in the press conference: Ayase Kotori, Niino Fuuka, Suzuno Mio, Momose Sana ■Local governments participating in the New Regional Economy and Living Environment Creation Grant Model Project 1. Uda City, Nara Prefecture (secretary municipality) https://www.city.uda.lg.jp/ Japan’s first declared organic village. The birthplace of medicinal herbs and the Japanese sword. 2. Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture
https://www.city.otsuki.yamanashi.jp/ The city of Otsuki Momotaro, home to the most beautiful views of Mount Fuji in Japan. 3.
Nachikatsuura Town, Wakayama Prefecture
https://www.town.nachikatsuura.wakayama.jp/ A town with the highest fresh tuna catch in Japan, a World Heritage Site, and hot springs.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47553/179/47553-179-8fdc43507c21f3602282853fa7bd8268-1619×827.png GigWorks, Inc. (TSE S 2375) https://www.gig.co.jp/ With a corporate vision of “Becoming Japan’s number one gig economy platform and revolutionizing the labor market!”, the group builds gig economy business areas through direct matching, while also providing various systems development, on-site and contact center BPO services, and shared offices. By continuing to challenge flexible working styles, the group aims to create a better future for the domestic labor market.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47553/179/47553-179-635e1d36c6c9ac146b0abbf2517f5e3a-1904×544.png Green Light Co., Ltd. https://greenlight-inc.co.jp/ Established by GigWorks with joint investment from Yasushi Akimoto and others, the company produces events in the live entertainment field and provides support for second careers for idols and talents.
