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The TEMPLE Model

Theory and practice of the TEMPLE framework for community operations.

The TEMPLE model is Miyako de IT's own framework for community operations, distilled from 7 years and 165 events in Kyoto. Its six pillars are Theme, Environment, Members, Persistence, Local connections, and Evolution.

Design a theme in conversation with the place. Turn a venue into a brand through repeated use. Design for a second visit rather than only new acquisition. Protect a monthly cadence with systems. Build external partnerships with government, universities, and companies. Then evolve a community from its co-working-session starting point. Each pillar has its own practical article.

This category brings together the overview and practical guidance for each TEMPLE pillar. It is organized as a repeatable process for people starting a community outside major cities and organizers who are struggling to sustain one. Following the work alongside our practice of holding events in temples gives the framework additional context.

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Lessons from Running a Regional IT Community: 165 Kyoto Events and 615 Members

Practical lessons from growing a regional IT community over seven years to 165 events and 615 members. The six-part TEMPLE model covers launch, recruitment, differentiation, partnerships, continuity, and institutional development.

A Practical Guide to the TEMPLE Model: From Launching an Internal Community to Sustaining It

The TEMPLE model was systematized through 7 years, 165 events, and 615 community members in Kyoto. This definitive guide brings its six pillars—Theme, Environment, Members, Persistence, Local, and Evolution—together with five steps for launching an internal community and practical knowledge for venue design, turning participants into supporters, continuity, external collaboration, and evolution.

When a Venue Becomes a Brand: Why We Hold IT Events in Kyoto Temples and Townhouses

Seven years of Miyako de IT operations show how repeated use of temples, townhouses, coworking spaces, and universities can turn a venue into a community asset.

The TEMPLE Model articles