Seminar program   Tentative version
    On-line Enterance * : on-line (Hybrid program)　　　

   
  7 March, 2023 (Seminar & Meeting at Kokushikan University)
  Maple Century Hall, 4th and 5th floor
  9:00 The chartered bus leaves Washinton Hotel at 9:10
    Arrives at Kokushikan University at 9:50 (estimated)
  10:00 Opening ceremony * at Maple Century Hall 4F

Hosts: Yuya Maki & Mei Suzuki

   

Adress from Honorary Chairperson

Keiichi Satoh (President, Kokushikan University)
   

Adress from Chair of Local Organizing Committee

Toshio Otaka (Director of International Center, Kokushikan University)
    Self-introduction
  10:20

Special lecture * at Maple Century Hall 4F
Current status and issues of globally competent human resources and the employment of international students in Japan

Facilitator: Erika Sunada
   

(1)Title : Globalization of Higher Education in Japan

Kuniko Takeda, Deputy Director, International Affairs Division, Higher Education Bureau, MEXT, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Japan
   

(2)The Power of Dreams

Kentaro Sugimura, Honda R&D Co., Ltd.
    Break
  11:30 Campus tour +"SHOIN-JINJA" Shrine
  12:30 Lunch
  13:30

Students panel session * at Maple Century Hall 5F
Theme: Rethinking SDGs in the Post-Pandemic Global Society Presentation:10min.×6-7，Discussion:20-30min.

Facilitator:

 

Panelist
   

(1)College of the Rockies UN SDGs – past accomplishments and student suggestions for future initiatives

Nickalandrea MCCATTY, College of the Rockies
   

(2)The Future of Philippine's Economic Growth through E-Commerce

Michael Paul Gutierrez/ Alyssa Rollorata, De La Salle University
   

(3)Wasted and Hunger- Food Recycling in Taiwan

Gary Yang/ Eric Wang/ Phoebe Chien, Chinese Culture University
   

(4)The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Global Poverty

Yuka Okui, Kokushikan University
   

(5)Fumon* Food Drive ​in Kokushikan University Festival ‘22 （*”Fumon” is the name of the school festival of Kokushikan University. Fumon Festival is held in early November each year.）

Yusei Uraki/ Yuta Kakehashi, Kokushikan University
   

(6)Sports for Sustainable Development

Hiroki Takasaki, Kokushikan University
   

(7)CMU Smart City: Toward Sustainable University

Chaiy Rangsiyakull, Director of Smart Campus Management Center, Chiang Mai University
  15:20 Break
    Studens:
Workshop (MCH) World Café *
 Teachers & Staff:
Round table meeting *
  How we can cooperate toward achieving the SDGs.： Which sustainable development goal is the most important for you? Can we reach a consensus? Theme : Planning the 2nd SIAC
 
  16:30 Break
  16:45 Results of workshop by Students * at Maple Century Hall 5F
    Break
  17:30 Closing ceremony * at Maple Century Hall 5F

Host: Yuya Maki & Mei Suzuki
   

Adress from Conference Chairperson

Yukihiko Muraoka (Vice President, Kokushikan University)
    Going back to Shinjyuku by bus
  19:00 Welcome reception at Washington Hotel in Shinjuku
  21:00 Break up
             
  8 March, 2023 - Excursion -
 

One-Day Bus Tour: Fresh Strawberry Picking and Yokohama Tour
  8:45 The chartered bus leaves Washington Hotel
  9:30 Strawberry Picking at Tokue Farm:All you can eat for 30 minutes!
    https://www.tokuenouen.jp/
  11:15 Yokohama Marine Tower: Enjoy the panoramic view
    ttps://www.marinetower.yokohama/
  12:00 Walking tour in Yamashita Park and Chinatown
  13:00 Buffet lunch at Yokohama Rose Hotel
    http://en.rosehotelyokohama.com/
  14:15 Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse: Explore unique shops and restaurants in historic buildings
    https://www.yokohama-akarenga.jp/
  15:15 Drive back to Shinjuku:
  16:30 The estimated arrival time at Washington Hotel in Shinjuku is 16:30
    End of the day