In recent years, many local areas are seeking community-based events that make use of local resources. One example is the " Spring Birthday Party of Kosuke Kindaichi in Sakura", which has been held since 2015 in the Okada area of Mabi-cho, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, under the initiative of local residents. The purpose of this study is to examine the outcomes and challenges of community events led by local residents through the case of " Spring Birthday Party of Kosuke Kindaichi in

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... a", a community event led by local residents. In conclusion, the results suggest that one of the outcomes of the event was the expansion of the population involved, while the lack of human resources due to the aging of the population is a major issue.