Taking Local Wisdom To Modern Society
For companies ready to lead regenerative change, we turn centuries of local wisdom into powerful learning journeys.

COS KYOTO is a cultural strategy and experiential training firm based in Kyoto, Japan.
We work with corporations, creators, and changemakers to transform how organizations think, lead, and grow — through the power of place, tradition, and regenerative thinking.

Our flagship program, EDONOMY®, is a regenerative business model proposed by founder Isao Kitabayashi.

💡 EDONOMY® means “learning from local wisdom to create economies and societies that thrive within natural cycles — just as people once did in the Edo period.”

EDONOMY® is not about going back — it’s about moving forward, using timeless wisdom to reimagine business.

Through immersive corporate programs, leadership retreats, and experiential workshops, we help teams:
-Break from extractive, linear thinking
-Reconnect with ecology, culture, and time
-Gain inspiration for regenerative strategies, products, and services through hands-on experience
-Co-create with local craftspeople and communities

Beyond training, we also engage in:
- Design research, academic collaborations, and artist-in-residence projects
- Regional revitalization and cross-sector partnerships
- Ongoing storytelling, including EDONOMY Radio

We serve forward-thinking companies, SMEs, government institutions, educators, and creative professionals — those who believe that true innovation begins with remembering what sustains us.

Let your team experience how local wisdom can unlock global change.
👉 Message us to explore EDONOMY®-aligned programs.

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Also check out our non-profit arm, “Design Kyoto” — a vibrant community where Kyoto-based creators open their studios to the public, exchange ideas, and grow together. It also organizes the international event such as “Design Week Kyoto,” connecting local craftsmanship with global creativity.
https://designkyoto.org/

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