Team 
Akiya
島津 恵理奈 | SHIMAZU ERINA
I was born in Hiroshima and grew up freely by the calm Seto Inland Sea until high school. After graduating from university, I returned to my hometown and worked at a local financial institution — and even served as a tourism ambassador for a year. While grateful for the comfort of my hometown, I decided to seek new inspiration and moved to Tokyo at 25 — a decision I still thank my younger self for.
In Tokyo, I worked in industries related to interior design and real estate, areas I had been interested in since my student days. My experience includes managing a prop rental shop, buying, renovation projects, planning share offices, and selecting OSE items for luxury hotels.
Now, as a community manager at Soil Work, I dedicate my days to running and shaping the space. I love essential oils, flowers, yoga, stretching, writing, and calligraphy — and lately, I’ve been fascinated by customizing bicycles. These days, I cherish time spent surrounded by beautiful things.
柳内 幸子 | Sachiko Yagiuchi
I was born in Shizuoka and moved to Tokyo to attend beauty school with the dream of becoming a hairstylist. I trained at salons in Hiroo and Azabu-Juban, later managing an organic salon in Hayama before going independent as a freelance stylist — spending nearly 20 years in the beauty industry.
After moving to the Miura Peninsula, my perspective shifted. The fishing town I settled in had a unique atmosphere shaped by locals and newcomers working together to bring fresh energy. I found myself wanting to make the town — which would become my children’s hometown — more vibrant. This sparked my interest in community development. While working as a freelance hairstylist, I also studied space design.
Wanting to work in a field that connects Japanese culture with future generations while evolving it into something new, I decided to change my career path — and through various connections, I joined Staple.
大谷 祐里佳 | Yurika Otani
Born in Fukushima Prefecture, I moved to Kyoto for seven years starting from university, and then relocated to Tokyo the day before starting my job. During my university years, I traveled all over Japan, discovering the charm of various regions and connecting with many people's passions. After graduation, I worked at a restaurant, spending my days surrounded by regular customers from the neighborhood and visiting tourists.
Over time, as my desire to not just offer a single product but to provide value in the form of options and experiences grew stronger, I began to think about what "space" and "community" mean. This led me to join Soil Work with an interest in creating communities that connect regions.
I want to create options that can bring a little extra happiness to someone's life, and I aspire to expand the circle of happiness. I continue to hold onto this broad and gentle dream.
Naru Developments
早瀬 文智と岡 雄大によって創業された旅館及びホテルの企画・開発・運営会社。 日本各地へのチェーン展開ではなく、土地の声を聞きその場所が持つ歴史や風土、慣習に思いを馳せながら開発を行い、実が成るようにその場を育てていく運営を目指しています。
しおまち企画
「住みたいまち、しおまち」を目指す瀬戸田地域のソフトデベロッパー。 尾道市・地域DMOとともに「しおまちとワークショップ」を開催し、地域内外の人々や企業が加わり、地域課題の解決に向け、さまざまなまちづくりのアイデアを提案、実践してきました。2021年にSOIL Setodaを開業後は、シャッターが目立つしおまち商店街を中心に空き家のリノベや小商用の店舗区画と住宅を併設したユニットの開発を進めていくことで、街に多様性をもたらし、「すみたい街」であるための開発を行なっています。
Terrain
東京とカリフォルニアを拠点に調理器具の製作と自社出版等の活動をするクリエティブスタジオTerasuと共に創業。同じ価値観を持つ生産者、シェフ、デザイナー、アーティストといったあらゆる人々が、その土地の風土を食の観点から引き出すことを目的に集い、活動しています。時には環境再生型農業によって栽培された豆を専門に取り扱うコーヒーロースターを、SOILが展開する先々で飲食店を、そして時には独立した店舗を運営することもあれば、食材の研究開発も行います。
FERMENT
飲食・人・ホテルを通しそれぞれの手法で都市とローカルを構想する3社（Media Surf Communications inc. , Haku inc, , Staple inc.)が2019年11月に設立、2020年2月にオープンした日本橋兜町のマイクロ複合施設「K5」を企画・開発。現在はHOTEL K5の運営を行っています。“REVITALIZE THE CITY（街の再活性化）“のビジョンの下、街に強い点を打ち、この場所からユニークなカルチャーやコミュニティを生み出すことを目指します。
