The Japan Affiliate Council (JAO) has announced a professional development course focused on the intersection of online side businesses and artificial intelligence. The event, titled "Tohoku Internet Side Business x AI Utilization Course 2026," will take place on September 26, 2026, at Link MURAYAMA in Yamagata Prefecture. Supported by the City of Murayama, the three-hour session aims to provide practical workflows for individuals and businesses in the Tohoku region.
The first half of the program, led by the JAO office, addresses the current landscape of the online economy. Topics include market entry strategies, common operational pitfalls, and the specific characteristics of successful practitioners. A significant portion of this segment focuses on consumer protection, specifically identifying and avoiding fraudulent "easy money" schemes prevalent in the digital space.
Integration of AI in Affiliate Marketing
The second half of the afternoon shifts toward technical implementation. The session covers specific AI workflows designed to streamline content creation and enhance revenue generation. Following this, a dedicated affiliate marketing segment explores how to leverage AI tools to scale existing affiliate income.
The event concludes with a panel discussion featuring Makoto Takiguchi of S.E.Onetop LLC. This session is structured around questions submitted by attendees in advance, focusing on search engine optimization and performance marketing efficiency.
Attendance and Access
The event includes a member exhibition area where attendees can interact with industry representatives. While the main course is free of charge, an optional paid networking gathering will follow the formal program. Attendance is capped at 50 participants, and registration closes on September 24, 2026.
Recorded access to the sessions is restricted to Murayama residents, local workers, on-site attendees, and JAO full members or partner companies. Attendees are encouraged to register early due to the limited venue capacity at Link MURAYAMA.
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