In April 2022, an artist-in-residence program was launched in the Kitano area (located in Kobe’s Chuo-ku) to further develop Kobe as a cultural port for artists and creators to gather. Aiming to further revitalize Kobe culture, the program consists of two main activities: the Partnership Program in Kobe, designed to form partnerships with cultural facilities and other organizations in the city, and provide accommodations for resident artists; and the Program by AiRK, which invites artists from Japan and abroad to take part in independent projects to promote interaction in the region and with other artists through workshops and other events. The contemporary dancer Daniel Proietto will perform at Rokko Meets Art: Art Walk 2023 beyond in an event curated by Mirai Moriyama.

Managing members：HAAYMM

H：Hiroaki KOIZUMI
Director of Lusie Co., Ltd. Planning and consulting related to the development/revitalization of construction, real estate, and stores, including the operation of REAL KOBE ESTATE

A：Ayumi KOIZUMI
Director of Kobe Farmers Market, and public relations at Lusie Co., Ltd. Operates Eat Local Kobe, a company that promotes local production for local consumption while supporting Kobe's agriculture and fisheries industry.

A：Aiko OIZUMI
After working at Sendai Mediatheque, shin-bi (an off-campus facility administered Kyoto Seika University), and Kobe Art Village Center, she has overseen planning and public relations at the Design and Creative Center Kobe since 2019.

Y：Yutaka ENDO
Director of Luftzug Co., Ltd. Art Director/Technical Director/Producer.
Beginning with the performing arts, Luftzug develops relationships between many different fields including music, video, design, and technology.

M：Mari MATSUSHITA
Director of Kobe Film Office. After a stint at a hotel in Kobe, she worked as a public relations specialist for the city. In her current position at the Kobe Film Office, she helps promote the charms of Kobe by inviting video productions to the city and providing support for filming locations.

M：Mirai MORIYAMA
Dancer/actor. While pursuing physical expressions that arise from relational values, he developing cross-disciplinary activities in Japan and overseas. Post-Butoh school of Japanese dance.