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About the results of the implementation of “Maruttoku in Oe”
Outline of Implementation
schedule |
Friday, March 11, 2016 ~ Saturday, March 12, 2016 |
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place |
Kyoto Prefectural Oe High School, Japan Demon Exchange Museum, Oeyama Green Lodge |
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sponsorship |
Kyoto High School-University Collaborative Research Council (Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education, Kyoto City Board of Education, Kyoto Prefectural Federation of Private Junior and Senior High Schools, Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry, University Consortium Kyoto) |
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cooperation |
Oe Regional Tourist Information Club, Oe Town Development Council, Kyoto Prefecture Northern Regional and University Cooperation Organization, Base Planning Co., Ltd. |
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participant |
High School Students |
28 (total) |
university student |
10 |
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working adult |
15 (total number of people) |
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About “Maruttoku 2015” [Click here for details]
Implementation Report
It was planned to be a place to talk, listen to, and share ideas for the future of the town in the Oe region.
In order for university students to learn about the Oe region in advance, we incorporated “Machi Araki” with the cooperation of the Oe Regional Tourist Information Club and interacted with local people.
●Planning Time Schedule
11th(Fri) |
9:10 |
Departure from Nijo Station |
11:45 |
Lunch and student team building |
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12:45 |
Machiariki |
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14:30 |
University Student Team Building |
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16:00 |
Roundtable discussion with high school and university students |
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19:30 |
Exchange meeting between local people and university students (Oeyama Green Lodge) |
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12th(Sat)
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9:00 |
Workshop started (Demon Exchange Museum) |
17:00 |
Departure from Oe |
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19:30 |
Arrival at Nijo Station |
[Flyer for high school students created by university students]
Taking advantage of the “town area” on the first day and the interaction with local people, in the workshop on the second day, through work to draw the shape of Oe and to think about a date plan, “What would be nice to have in Oe, what is wonderful now?” We came up with ideas for town development.
The members of the community development council who participated in the workshop said, “I want to receive ideas and opinions that I have never thought of and make the most of them,” and “I want to hear the voices of high school students more and more.” I received the impression.
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A high school student who experienced interaction with local people at this workshop said, “I was thinking that if I went to university, I wouldn’t come back to my hometown, but as I listened to today’s story and learned about the various merits, I realized that it is not easy to divide.” I was able to gain a regional and social perspective for future planning.
In addition, when I saw the university students involved as facilitators, I felt that my desire to go to university was strengthened. I was inspired.
The university students who participated in the event said, “If you take an interest in the area, the local people will do their best to return the favor. That’s what I learned.
The Kyoto High School-University Collaborative Research Council conducted a questionnaire survey of the participants of this workshop and summarized the extent to which it influenced the skill development of high school and university students, as well as the impact on cultivating social and regional perspectives.
About the results of the questionnaire [Click here for details]
Contact us
Public Interest Incorporated Foundation University Consortium Kyoto High School University Collaboration
TEL 075-353-9153 FAX 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)
About the results of the implementation of “Maruttoku in Kumihama”
Outline of Implementation
schedule |
Thursday, February 11, 2016 |
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place |
Kyoto Prefectural Kumihama High School |
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sponsorship |
Kyoto High School-University Collaborative Research Council (Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education, Kyoto City Board of Education, Kyoto Prefectural Federation of Private Junior and Senior High Schools, Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry, University Consortium Kyoto) |
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cooperation |
Kyotango City Yumemachi Souri University, Kyoto Prefecture Northern Regional and University Cooperation Organization, Base Planning Co., Ltd. |
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participant |
High School Students |
22 |
university student |
15 |
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working adult |
8 |
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About “Maruttoku 2015” [Click here for details]
Implementation Report
“High school students will also become teachers!? With an emphasis on “high school students talking,” we challenged participants to compose their own life histories in order to gain the strength to take a step forward toward the future of the participants and the future of Kumihama.
The high school students’ stories about the future based on past events and current experiences were full of pride and hope for the Kumihama area. In this way, from the stories of high school students who were affectionate for the Kumihama area, the university students felt that “the brightness of high school students is unique to what they want to do,” and the local people left the impression that “I felt that I should do my best by listening to the solid opinions of the high school students.”
This workshop was planned and run by 15 university students.
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Attracted by the keywords “community,” “education,” and “high school students,” the university students gathered at a training camp in Kumihama from the day before and organized a workshop for the day. Most of the university students were new to each other that day, but they showed great team strength and leadership skills in order to achieve the goals they had set.
On the other hand, the high school students realized the importance of the ability to step forward, saying, “I wanted to move forward without giving up” and “I want to be like the university students who came today” by asking university students and local people about their dreams and hopes.![⑤](https://www.consortium.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/kodai/13130/4d2898cc519c4468d541cbcfe0072ef6-300x200.jpg)
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We were able to create such a place for “mutual learning” without the cooperation of the local community, who listened carefully to the high school students and warmly watched the activities of the university students. “It makes me happy when I hear young people say, ‘I want to go back to my hometown,’ and I want to do my best to connect that to a concrete vision.” As the saying goes, it was also a place for local people to “learn from each other”.
The Kyoto High School-University Collaborative Research Council conducted a questionnaire survey of the participants of this workshop and summarized the extent to which it influenced the skill development of high school and university students, as well as the impact on cultivating social and regional perspectives.
About the results of the questionnaire [Click here for details]Contact us
Public Interest Incorporated Foundation University Consortium Kyoto High School University CollaborationTEL 075-353-9153 FAX 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)
Report: The 16th Kansai Roundtable Meeting of Support Personnel for Students with Disabilities (KSSK)
The 16th Kansai Disability Student Support Officer Roundtable Meeting
On March 3, the Kansai Disability Student Support Officer Roundtable (KSSK) was held at Campus Plaza Kyoto, with the aim of interacting with people in charge of disability support at universities in the Kansai region.
For the 16th time, we invited the person in charge of actually providing support from Wakayama University and Ryukoku University, which have developed support systems for students with disabilities over the past few years, to talk about the current situation and issues in the field. In addition, the subcommittees were divided into two groups each on the three themes of “Support Practices,” “Career Support,” and “Support Systems (Guidelines, etc.),” and exchanged opinions on how to support students with disabilities in small groups.
Perhaps due to the influence of the Act on the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities that will come into effect in April 28, 70 people participated, exceeding the originally planned capacity of 60 people, including not only disability support staff, but also educational staff and career managers. While the participants received positive comments such as “It was good to hear about the specific development of the system because there were issues with support and maintenance” and “Since it was a subcommittee of the same size university, there were many common issues and it was very helpful,” while others expressed their awareness of future issues, such as “I want to know how to support practical training” and “How can I gain the understanding of faculty and staff?”
We will continue to plan and consider the meeting so that it functions as a place for various universities, departments, and personnel to exchange opinions and interact. The next meeting is scheduled to be held around September 2016. Once the content of the event has been decided, it will be announced on the website of the University Consortium Kyoto.
Providing topics about the university’s initiatives In the subcommittees, the people in charge share their worries with each other.
About the Support Program for Students with Disabilities
The 16th Kansai Disability Student Support Officer Roundtable
Kyoto University “Learning” Forum 2015 was held!
Report on Learning Forum 2015
On Sunday, October 25, Ritsumeikan University’s Kinugasa Campus held the Learning Forum 2015.
Twenty-nine universities and junior colleges in Kyoto will disseminate the “charm of learning” at universities in Kyoto through mock lectures, hands-on lectures, and university-specific booths, mainly for high school students and their parents.
On the day of the event, 1,903 people, including high school students and their parents, attended.
Outline of Implementation
Contents of the projectWe
held mock lectures in various fields (29 lectures), hands-on lectures (15 courses), special projects, and student projects where students could interact with current university students.
Reception scene, Mock lecture, Hands-on course, Booth by university
★ Participants’ Voices ★
“I was interested in research, thank you very much.”
“I want to remember that it all starts with doubting whether it’s true.”
“I wanted to study hard so that I could go to the university I wanted to live in, not the university I could go to.”
“I felt like my mindset had changed.”
✿ Special Career Lecture for High School Students, Teachers, and Parents
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✿ Student Exchange Programs
College Students and Campus Entaku Talk Your Ideas May Be Articles!
/Kyoto Student Festival/Kyoto Student Public Relations Department
The Grand Prix of the 18th Kyoto International Student Film Festival has been announced! [Report on the holding of this festival]
Event Report
The 18th Kyoto International Student Film Festival, which was held for seven days from Saturday, November 21 to Friday, November 27, concluded successfully with a total of 13 programs. We would like to express our gratitude to everyone who came to the festival and to all those who supported and cooperated in various ways in holding this festival.Outline of the event
schedule | Saturday, November 21, 2015 ~ Friday, November 27, 2015 |
meeting place | Kyoto Cinema (COCON Karasuma 3F) |
sponsorship | University Consortium Kyoto |
Planning & Management | The 18th Kyoto International Student Film Festival Executive Committee |
Operational Support | Kyoto International Student Film Festival Planning Review Committee |
Programme
A program |
『New World』 | Luzie Loose | Filmakademie Baden-Wurttemberg | Germany | Live |
『mind scape』 | Kaori Liang | Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School | Japan | anime | |
『Cachorro Loko』 | Igor Shin Moromisato | Academy of Media Arts Cologne | Germany | anime | |
“Goron, Bang, Kyu” | Kan Yamamoto | Osaka University of Arts | Japan | Live | |
B program |
『Fidelity』 | Ilker Çatak | Hamburg Media School | Germany | Live |
“The name of the house” | Nao Sakagami | Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School | Japan | anime | |
『Laughter in the Dark』 | Marta Trela | Lodz Film School | Poland | Live | |
『CAMEO’n Me』 | Toshihiro Mune | Musashino Art University Graduate School | Japan | Live | |
C program |
“Not to Mr./Ms..” | Sawako Kangi | Tama Art University | Japan | anime |
“You don’t have to look at anything.” | Keigo Ito | Osaka University of Arts | Japan | anime | |
“Dust in the Clouds” | Yutaro Nakamura | Tama Art University | Japan | Live | |
D program |
『100 Apples』 | Chia-YaoWang | National Chengchi University | Taiwan | Live |
“The Scales of the Corner” | Megumi Ishitani | Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School | Japan | anime | |
『I’m here』 | Yukie Nakauchi, Riki Kamimizutaru | Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School | Japan | anime | |
『The Bad Old Us』 | Lily Erlinger | Filmakademie Baden-Wurttemberg | Germany | Live |
Prize in each category
Live-Action Grand Prix
Live action Film Grand Prix
“The Bad Old US” Germany / 28min
Director: Lily Erlinger
School: Filmakademie Baden-Wurttemberg
It’s about the village where the main character, Adrian, lives with his family, and the tradition of the annual raffle raffle competition there. The village is guided by the life philosophy of the village chief and the guards, and at first glance it seems peaceful. However, Adrian witnesses an unbearable truth deep in the forest…
Anime Division Grand Prix
Animation Film Grand Prix
“The Name of the House” Japan/4min
Director: Nao Sakagami
School: Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School
That’s where my grandparents, my parents, and I used to live. Even if we have forgotten distant memories and emotions, they are certainly present and will continue to be.
Final Jury Prize
Shuichi Okita, Lee Feng Woo Prize (double winner)
Awards Of Shuichi Okita & LEE BONG-WOO
“Goron, Batang, Kyu” Japan / 54min
Director: YAMAMOTO Kan
School: Osaka University of Arts
“Ataru” and “Mr./Ms. Sasaki” who live in a blue tent on the Yodogawa riverbed Although it is harsh, the two of them live with a smile. One day, he meets a woman who is in trouble because her bicycle is broken. There is the house of “Ataru” who is destroyed by the hands of “Ataru’s” father, “Tsunehiro”. How will the two people who have lost their homes live?
Final Jury Prize
Sayoko Kinoshita Prize
Awards Of Sayoko Kinoshita
“Fidelity” Germany / 24min
Director: Iiker Çatak
School: Hamburg Media School
Istanbul, 2014. As the anti-government movement gains momentum, Asli, a woman working at a hospital, helps a young male activist escape from being chased by the police. The police suspected her and visited her house. Asli refuses to cooperate with the investigation, but the situation worsens with her family involved.
Audience Award
Awards Of Audience
“Goron, Batang, Kyu” Japan / 54min
Director: YAMAMOTO Kan
School: Osaka University of Arts
“Ataru” and “Mr./Ms. Sasaki” who live in a blue tent on the Yodogawa riverbed Although it is harsh, the two of them live with a smile. One day, he meets a woman who is in trouble because her bicycle is broken. There is the house of “Ataru” who is destroyed by the hands of “Ataru’s” father, “Tsunehiro”. How will the two people who have lost their homes live?
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The class report of the Kyoto World Heritage PBL course has been updated.
This is a report on the contents of the classes and activities of the Kyoto World Heritage PBL course, which was launched in 2015.
On May 30, a joint orientation was held for all subjects in the Kyoto World Heritage PBL course.
Activities for each subject have started sequentially. Please take a look at what the students are learning in each subject.
(Click on the name of each temple or shrine × university to see the progress report.)
Inquiries
University Consortium Kyoto Credit Transfer Project
TEL 075-353-9120 FAX 075-353-9121
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple× Ritsumeikan University “Proposal for a barrier-free flow line around the highlights of the precincts of famous temples and shrines in Kyoto”
Here, we will report on the class and the activities of the students of Kiyomizu-dera × Ritsumeikan University’s “Proposal for a barrier-free flow line around the highlights of the precincts of Kyoto’s famous temples and shrines” (in charge: Professor Shinsaku Munemoto).
Classes after the interim presentation
After the interim presentation on Saturday, October 24, a review meeting was held based on the impressions and comments from the interim presentation, and a meeting was held to present the results and create the final product, the video.
In preparation for the creation of the video, each class was given a total of about 15 minutes, 4~5 minutes, and cautions were given about the copyright of the background music to be used and consideration of portrait rights when shooting the video.
We also discussed points to keep in mind when using deliverable videos on tablets.
From now on, we will start shooting and producing full-fledged videos. I’m really looking forward to seeing what kind of videos you can make.
Preparation for the interim presentation
On Saturday, October 17, we had a rehearsal for the presentation for the interim presentation at Campus Plaza Kyoto. The class was attended by three teachers and Kiyoaki Mori of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, who gave advice on each group’s presentation. In addition, the order of presentations at the interim presentation was determined based on the content of each group, and as common advice, instructions were given that 4 to 5 slides were appropriate because the presentation time per group was 1 minute and 30 seconds, and that the manuscript should not be read during the mid-term presentation.
Nakajima Group “Kiyomizu-dera Pole -Gracefully Touring, Hoping, Knowing-“
Mr./Ms. Nakajima’s (Ryukoku University) group proposed the installation of original “spot seats” at attractions unique to wheelchairs and the route. The teachers said that it would be better to clarify the concept of “looking at the building from a little farther away” or “looking up from a wheelchair and appreciating the building” because it is an appeal to visitors in wheelchairs. There was also a suggestion that there might be an idea to have them look for it locally.
In addition, the order of presentation at the presentation was the fourth of the birds.
Washio Group “Shimizu Tourism with a Reduced Time Distance”
Mr./Ms. Washio (Ritsumeikan University) proposed a worship route that shortened both the distance and the time required to take into account the burden on worshippers in wheelchairs. The proposal included that it would be recommended to travel by car in places where cars are allowed. The report did not report a specific number of hours that could be saved, so we were instructed to check the actual time it would take.
In addition, the order of presentation at the presentation will be the second in the order of presentation.
Touhou Group “Take your time”
Mr./Ms.’s group (Ryukoku University) focused on the “degree of fatigue” caused by the difference in height within the precincts of Kiyomizu-dera Temple and proposed the establishment of three resting places. The teachers expressed the opinion that it is necessary to show in an easy-to-understand manner how much of a height difference there actually is in Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and that the perspective of the caregiver should be taken into account.
In addition, I was to serve as the top batter at the presentation.
Okazawa Group “Barrier-free from the line of sight”
Mr./Ms. Okazawa’s (Ryukoku University) group discovered that the location of the fire hydrant was easy for wheelchair users to see from a survey of the precincts so far, and proposed to create a map that would allow people to prepare themselves mentally for ‘what lies ahead’ at a glance under the theme of barrier-free sight. The teachers expressed their opinions that the image of “barrier-free line of sight” in the title of the presentation was difficult to understand, and that it should be improved.
In addition, the order of presentation is now third.
In response to these suggestions, the students will prepare for the mid-term presentation in one week.
Video Story and Structure Draft Critique (Esquis) Part 2
In the class on Sunday, October 4, we continued from the previous class and critiqued the theme, point of view, and story of the video that will be the deliverable. The location was the same as last time, at the Entsuden of Kiyomizu-dera.
In the previous critique, the teachers pointed out the importance of discovering and proposing the pleasures unique to wheelchairs, rather than improving what cannot be done in a wheelchair, as a common issue for each team. This time, in response to these suggestions, each team gave a presentation on the concept of the video that they had reworked for about 30 minutes. In addition, we conducted an additional survey of the precincts using the free time of the critique.
In the group (1) led by Mr./Ms. Nakajima (Ryukoku University), suggestions were made on spots unique to wheelchairs and spots where people can stop, and several points where it is easy to see the surroundings, such as around the three-story pagoda, in front of the stage, and in front of the Koyasu Tower, were introduced. In addition, the concept of signage indicating such spots and the expression of images such as pulling back from the zoom was also reported. In response to this, the teachers expressed the opinion that keywords such as stopping and looking around, taking a leisurely tour from a point a little away with binoculars, or enjoying the view of Kyoto city from the precincts on a hill would also lead to the clarity of the proposal.
In group (2), led by Mr./Ms. Washio (Ritsumeikan University), the results of a survey were reported on proposals for more specific ways to enjoy the tour, such as drawing fortunes on stage, rather than whether you can go or not, as well as a tour of the Koyasu Pagoda by renting out car chairs and route proposals to avoid crowds.
In response to this, the teachers suggested that we should focus on the worship route and the time required for it, from the perspective of organizing the proposal and avoiding the crowds that we have been focusing on from the beginning. As a result of discussions with team members, it was decided to include a proposal for parking spaces for shuttle vehicles in the wheelchair tour route.
In Group (3), led by Mr./Ms. Higashikata (Ryukoku University), proposals were presented for enjoying together from the perspective of caregivers. Specifically, it was reported that there were points in the undulating precincts where wheelchairs could be stopped and a short break, and viewpoints that were “rewarded” in relation to the direction of movement of the wheelchairs. In response to this, the teachers suggested that as information for proposing these points, they should investigate the undulations of the route around the precincts and the conditions of the ground, such as cobblestones and gravel, which strongly affect the ease of pushing wheelchairs, and make proposals that incorporate these.
Group (4), led by Mr./Ms. Okazawa (Ryukoku University), presented a proposal to enjoy the scenery from the perspective of a wheelchair with a new concept of “barrier-free eyes.” We set up the stage, the Koan Pagoda, and the Otowa Waterfall as points to enjoy in wheelchairs, and proposed ways to devise ways to do so. The teachers suggested that more detailed points should be set to avoid handrails and crowds as highlights for wheelchair users. It was organized as a proposal to plot the highlights in more detail on the current barrier-free route, and to provide information on whether to leave the route on the left or right side of the route.
After each group’s presentation, the participants organized their work for the summary and interim reports. In the evening, a voiceover training was held at the Campus Plaza.
Draft review of the story and structure of the video (Esquis)
On Sunday, August 23rd, the class held a critique of the draft story of the video that will be the deliverable at the Entsuden Hall of Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
In this class, which was held at Kiyomizu-dera Temple on Saturday, July 18, each group conducted fieldwork in the temple grounds using a wheelchair. Then, as an extracurricular study, the students summarized the results of their fieldwork in groups and developed a draft of the video story that would be the final product. This class is a critique of the first draft.
Fieldwork in the previous class
At the beginning of the class, the teacher gave a lecture on how to use video editing software and the differences between Windows and Mac for future video creation.
In the critique session that followed, each group had 40 minutes to present their proposals and receive critiques from the teachers.
In the group (1) led by Mr./Ms. Nakajima (Ryukoku University), it was reported that the buildings look different from usual when viewed from a wheelchair, and that when visiting the main hall, you can fully visit the Koyasu Pagoda and Otowa Falls without being on the stage with steps. In addition, depending on the slope of the approach, there are places where the path of wheelchairs becomes narrow, so we suggested that improvements should be considered.
In response to this, the teachers expressed the opinion that by more restricting the points unique to wheelchairs, it would be a more meaningful route for wheelchairs that have difficulty moving.
Group (2), led by Mr./Ms. Washio (Ritsumeikan University), initially envisioned a route that runs in the opposite direction of the general route, but when a field survey was conducted, it was actually difficult due to the large number of general worshippers, so a route was proposed to avoid congestion when visiting the regular route. In addition, since the route to the Koyasu Pagoda and the Jishu Shrine is difficult for wheelchairs to pass, we proposed the installation of a wheelchair lift leading to the Jishu Shrine in particular.
In response, the teachers suggested that they should add original discoveries to their proposals and find ways to avoid crowds while still being wheelchair-accessible.
Group (3), led by Mr./Ms. Higashikata (Ryukoku University), proposed the installation of new ramps at Sui Kyudo Hall and Niomon Gate, as well as the creation of rest spaces for caregivers.
In response to this, the teachers suggested that from the viewpoint of feasibility, we should think about ways to enjoy wheelchair users in the current environment of Kiyomizu-dera, and that we should develop the idea of a caregiver’s perspective.
Group (4), led by Mr./Ms. Okazawa (Ryukoku University), proposed the concept of “sharing the excitement (of wheelchair users and caregivers)” and introducing a machine that eliminates the difference in eye height at the highlight spots, and investigating examples of other companies using videos and proposing that it would be effective to include guides and captions in the videos.
The professors suggested that it would be difficult to use large-scale machinery and equipment in terms of feasibility, so it would be possible to consider a method that could achieve the same effect in a simpler way by making use of this idea.
After each group’s presentation, the teacher summarized and explained the future work policy.
In addition, the students took advantage of their spare time for the presentations to conduct additional surveys and photographs of the precincts of Kiyomizu-dera Temple using wheelchairs, as they did in the previous session.
The next class will also be held at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and each group will be able to flesh out the concept of the video.
Visit to Kiyomizu-dera Temple × the first day of the project
On Sunday, June 21, a class was held by Professor Munemoto of Ritsumeikan University, who is developing activities at Kiyomizu-dera Temple. This was the first time that Professor Munemoto’s class was held on Saturday, May 30, at a joint opening ceremony and general orientation with other subjects, so this was the first time that he had a class held alone. On this day, which was the first day of the project, classes were held at Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
The theme of Professor Munemoto’s class is “discovering new highlights of Kiyomizu-dera Temple and proposing further ‘universal design.'”
With a history of more than 1,200 years, Kiyomizu-dera Temple is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kyoto, with more than 50 million tourists visiting annually (as of 2013). Kiyomizu-dera Temple is built at the foot of Mt. Otowa, and there are steep slopes and stone steps in the temple grounds. At Kiyomizu-dera Temple, we have been working to make the precincts barrier-free by paving the approach road and installing ramps for more than ten years so that wheelchair users and the elderly can visit the temple, and now wheelchairs can go around the precincts.
The purpose of Professor Munemoto’s class is to explore the attractions in the precincts of Kiyomizu-dera Temple from a barrier-free perspective, propose the charms they have discovered and new flow lines around them, and produce a video to introduce them as the final product.
At the beginning of the class, Mr. Kiyoaki Mori of Kiyomizu-dera Temple gave a lecture on the history and transformation of Kiyomizu-dera. In the lecture, he explained that Kiyomizu-dera Temple has a history of 1,200 years of taking on numerous challenges while respecting tradition and cultural properties, and that barrier-free access was one of those changes, and that the fact that it has been able to overcome crises such as repeated fires and wars is the result of being watched over by the local people for 1,200 years without fail. He said that he would like to make Kiyomizu-dera a temple loved by many people in the future.
After Mr. Mori’s lecture, the participants were divided into groups in a unique way, which Prof. Munemoto himself experienced when he studied abroad as a student. From now on, the activities of this group will be based on the activities.
After that, under the guidance of Mr. Mori, each group toured the precincts of Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The halls and gates of Kiyomizu-dera Temple were destroyed and rebuilt due to fires at different times, and even the existing ones were built at different times. He carefully explained each of Kiyomizu-dera’s cultural properties, such as the fact that the design and style differ depending on the era in which it was built, the introduction of the Kannon statue with its unique appearance, and the story of the secret Buddha. In addition, he explained the concept and points of making the precincts barrier-free while actually showing us around the site.
After the tour of the precincts, each group immediately held a strategy meeting, and some groups went to the precincts again to investigate. At Kiyomizu-dera Temple, which is one of Japan’s leading cultural heritage sites and tourist destinations, I have high hopes for the students’ future efforts to discover unknown attractions.
Kamigamo Shrine × Kyoto Sangyo University “Kyoto’s World Heritage PBL ~Disseminating the charm of Kamigamo Shrine from a student’s point of view~”
Here, we will report on the class and the activities of the students at Kyoto Sangyo University, × Kamigamo Shrine “Kyoto’s World Heritage PBL ~Transmitting the charm of Kamigamo Shrine from a student’s point of view~” (in charge: Prof. Masashi Wakamatsu).
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Kamo Water Festival
On Sunday, July 26, the “Kamo Water Festival” was held at Kamigamo Shrine. This class has been working together since April to prepare for this water festival, and now it’s time for the actual event.
In this class, we planned “Flowing Somen Noodles”, “Large-Format Hyakunin Ichishu”, “Tea Ceremony”, and “Votive Performance (joint project with Kamigamo Shrine)” during the water festival.
Flowing somen noodles, 100 people and 100 heads
The somen noodles were made in the square in front of the second torii gate of Kamigamo Shrine. The students are also dressed in kimono, and they are well prepared and enthusiastic. In addition, for the set of flowing somen noodles, we used authentic ones provided by the “World Flowing Somen Association”, such as an 8-meter bamboo tube. On the day of the event, with the help of the staff of the Flowing Somen Association, we provided authentic somen noodles in both name and reality. There were many difficulties in implementing the somen noodles. The students have taken the lead in coordinating with all kinds of people, such as requesting cooperation from the World Drift Somen Association, coordinating and notifying public health centers due to the relationship between handling food, and coordinating with shrines to use fire. Perhaps because of the high temperature on the day, there was a long line and there was a waiting time. Regardless of age or gender, foreign tourists also participated, sipping somen noodles deliciously.
In the space next to the somen noodles, we did a large-format 100 people and one head. Hyakunin Ichishu is handmade with a focus on phrases related to Kamigamo Shrine and water. There was a lot of excitement around the children who were waiting for their turn to make somen noodles.
Tea ceremony and votive performance
After the somen noodles, it is a tea ceremony in the temple grounds. The tea ceremony was held on the east side of Tsuchiya. There is a stream flowing right next to your seat, and it is a perfect place to have a cup of tea. Under the guidance of the teacher of Omotesenke, the tea at this tea ceremony is authentic and unique to Kamigamo Shrine using water from Kamiyama. We offered tea and a set of tea, and although we didn’t reach our target sales number, we seemed to be satisfied with the people who ate it.
At the same time, a votive performance was held in front of the bridge hall and the small hall in the temple grounds. For the votive performance, the main class and the Kamigamo Shrine coordinated the performance groups. For this class, we approached a performance group, mainly a circle of university students, and we proceeded with it while consulting with Kamigamo Shrine to see if it would fit the atmosphere of the shrine and festival. When the performance started, many people stopped and listened intently.
Participation in shrine events
The climax of the water festival is a pilgrimage to the precincts of the Ema Shrine. The students of this class, mainly male students, also carried the shrine and went around the temple grounds. For the students who carried the shrine, it was a very valuable opportunity that they would not normally be able to experience.
Activities after the Water Festival
After the water festival, we held a meeting with Kamigamo Shrine at a later date, and based on the meeting, we held a review meeting. Based on this review meeting and reflection meeting, we will proceed with preparations for the interim presentation and the presentation of the results.
Last meeting with Kamigamo Shrine
On Saturday, July 11, a meeting was held between the students and the people involved in Kamigamo Shrine.
This will be the last meeting with Kamigamo Shrine for the water festival < Sunday, July 26 >. At the meeting, we explained and confirmed the details of the events that each student was in charge of, such as the preparation for the day of the event, the explanation of the schedule and confirmation of precautions from setting up to the day of the event, event management, and withdrawal. Projects conducted by students include somen noodles, tea ceremonies, and dedication of performances. Please see the poster for the planning and schedule of the event.
After the meeting, we went out to the precincts and previewed the places where each event would be held. During the preview, while observing the actual site, we exchanged opinions on the simulation of the setup and the conductors of the participants.
The results of the PBL learning and activities that have been carried out over the past four months will finally be put to the test.
We hope you will visit Kamigamo Shrine on Sunday, July 26 and participate in the new “Water Festival”!
Click here for the poster of the Water Festival
We will also hold a Kamigamo Shrine PHOTO SHARE WEEK using Twitter.
For details, please see the special Facebook page of this class.
You can also watch an introductory video of Kamigamo Shrine created by the students.
Visit to Kamigamo Shrine & Meeting
This class is based on the theme of revitalizing the Water Festival, one of the official events of Kamigamo Shrine. The “Water Festival” is scheduled to be held on Sunday, July 26, and as the actual event approaches, the activities of the class are becoming more active.
Visited on May 30
On the morning of Saturday, May 30, before the opening ceremony and orientation of the Kyoto World Heritage PBL course began, Professor Wakamatsu’s class visited Kamigamo Shrine to tour the precincts of the water festival and to have a meeting with the shrine staff.
During the tour of the precincts, we first visited the Gonden, which we were unable to visit due to other events when we visited in April, and then we were briefed on the details of the contents and purpose of the Water Festival at Shingu Shrine, which is one of the stages of the Water Festival. After that, we observed the “Dance of the Priestess” that is actually performed at the “Water Festival”.
After that, we had a meeting with the shrine staff and proposed a draft plan and idea for the event to be held at the “Water Festival” that the students had been thinking about so far, and confirmed the feasibility. The shrine gave us advice on each of the proposals, including whether or not they could be implemented and the issues that could be addressed if they were to be implemented. While the direction of the event to be held at the Water Festival has become clear, there is still room for consideration before it can be realized, and it was decided to reorganize the contents of the proposal and discuss it with Kamigamo Shrine on a new date.
After participating in the opening ceremony in the afternoon, the students held a review meeting in the evening to confirm the issues and roles for the next meeting, and to summarize and report the results before the next class.
Visited June 13
On Saturday, June 13, classes were originally scheduled to be held at Campus Plaza Kyoto, but the schedule was changed and discussions were held at Kamigamo Shrine. Since the last meeting (May 30), the students have been conducting activities and surveys according to their roles. This time, before the consultation with the shrine, we had a meeting with Dr. Wakamatsu to share our activities and surveys so far and to confirm the items to be discussed with the shrine.
At the meeting with the shrine, we exchanged opinions on the events to be held at the Water Festival, continuing from the previous meeting. In addition, in response to requests from the shrine, we decided to conduct a questionnaire for university students and worshippers.
In addition, since the meeting on May 30, the student in charge of public relations has set up Twitter and Facebook to spread the word about the Water Festival, and has been using social media to disseminate information.
There is only one and a half months left until the “Water Festival”. The activities of the students have also been in full swing.
Interview Training
On Saturday, May 9, we invited former NHK announcer Yoshihiro Mori as a lecturer and conducted an interview training in collaboration with Professor Uno of Kyoto City University of Arts, who is conducting classes at Toji Temple. Interviews with people involved in World Heritage sites and local people are very important in order to deepen our understanding of the World Heritage sites that take place in the process, and in the process of discovering problems and establishing hypotheses for solutions. According to Mr. Mori, of the many jobs of an announcer, interviews are one of the most difficult. In the limited time of 90 minutes, he explained in an easy-to-understand manner with his own experience about how to prepare for an interview, the necessary preparations, and interview techniques that even beginners can use.
The students listened attentively to Mr. Mori’s enthusiastic lecture and took notes.
After the interview training, a student-led meeting was held under the advice of Prof. Wakamatsu. At the meeting, there was a report on the out-of-class activities that have been carried out so far and a discussion on the activities until the next class. The division of roles such as leaders, records, liaison, and public relations was decided, and lively discussions were held on measures to revitalize the Water Festival, including confirmation of the purpose, methods of publicity, content of the event, and cost issues.
Even though it was the second time the students had met each other, they seemed to have already gotten to know each other, and the class was held in a very good atmosphere.
1st class ~ First visit to Kamigamo Shrine
On Saturday, April 18th, Professor Wakamatsu of Kyoto Sangyo University, who will be working at Kamigamo Shrine, started his class.
In the morning, classes were held at Campus Plaza Kyoto. Prof. Wakamatsu said that he would like to conduct this new class utilizing Kyoto’s World Heritage Site as if it were a seminar that goes beyond the university, and gave a lecture on the history of Kamigamo Shrine, annual events, and the relationship between Kamigamo Shrine and Shimogamo Shrine. The students hit it off with each other through icebreakers and self-introductions, and they immediately exchanged contact information using SNS.
In the afternoon, the class was moved to Kamigamo Shrine. After visiting the main shrine with all the students, they toured the precincts under the guidance of Haruyama Gonnoyoshi of Kamigamo Shrine. During the tour, Mr. Gonnogi gave us a detailed explanation of the tradition of the standing sand in front of the famous Hosoden, the introduction of the Kataoka Shrine, which is related to matchmaking, which is said to have been passed by Murasaki Shikibu, the “Nara no Ogawa” and the “Water Festival” that are the stage of the “Kamo Water Festival”, which are the themes of this course, and the “Shingu Shrine” dedicated to the dragon god who controls water, etc., and deepened our understanding of Kamigamo Shrine.
This year is also an important year for Kamigamo Shrine as the ceremonial relocation of the shrine is carried out. The people involved in the shrine had high hopes that the participation of the students would make the “water festival” more meaningful than usual, involving the local community.
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The 12th National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum (Ishikawa) was held!
On Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, the 12th National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum was held at Kanazawa Institute of Technology (Nonoichi City, Ishikawa Prefecture) with the main theme of “The Role of Universities and New Developments in University Consortiums.”
As university consortiums are required to develop new ways amid major changes in the nature of universities, 310 people from higher education institutions and governments across the country focused on the role that universities play in community building through collaborative education with local communities and the regional revitalization activities of higher education institutions to prevent the collapse of local communities, and to consider ways that will lead to new development of the consortium. Thank you for your participation.
On the first day, under the theme of “Regional Revitalization and the Role of Universities,” we welcomed Hiroya Masuda, Visiting Professor at the University of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Public Policy, to give a lecture on what kind of regional revitalization universities that play a major role in the region should undertake in the future from various perspectives. ▽Keynote speech ▽Keynote speaker: Hiroya
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In addition, at the symposium, four topics were presented from the standpoint of the government, university faculty members, and regional and university cooperation organizations: “The Role of Regional Revitalization and Local Communities,” “The Role of Universities in Regional Cooperation,” “Promotion and Future Development of the University Joint Education Promotion Project in Kyoto,” and “Community-based Societies and Universities.”
The poster session, which was held in parallel, was a great success, with many questions and comments from the participants about the efforts of each consortium organization, and there was a scene where exhibitors and participants actively interacted. ▽ Symposium discussion ▽ Poster session (21 exhibitors)
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On the second day, six subcommittees were held on various themes related to universities and consortiums, such as “fostering human resources who will be responsible for regional revitalization and regional services” and “improving the environment for accepting international students in cooperation with local governments and regions.”
▽ Breakout Sessions (6 Breakout Sessions)
Workshop ▽ Case study report
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The next 13th forum is scheduled to be held in Hiroshima in September 2016. Details will be announced on the website of the University Consortium Kyoto as soon as they are decided.
We hope you will join us.
“The 12th National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum” [Click here for an overview]
“The 12th National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum” [Click here for leaflet]