Examples of activities since 2018 can be found on the University and Regional Collaboration Portal Site
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Environment & Energy, Landscape, Beautification Activities
culture
Industry & Tourism
Health, Welfare & Health
Safe & Secure
education
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Environment & Energy, Landscape, Beautification Activities
| University Name | Project Name | Overview | Details |
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| Kyoto University of Education | Environmental Conservation Activities around Oiwa Mountain (Fushimi Ward) | Since 2008 (and named LactPren from 2010), activities have been underway to collect illegally dumped garbage, construct and maintain a mountain-top observatory (including clearing brush and maintaining flower beds), road improvements (such as new walking paths and bamboo fence installation), rehabilitate bamboo forests, and maintain ponds. | |
| Kyoto University of Education | Uncovering the Potential of Bamboo. Take Friends’ Bamboo Story | Bamboo is harvested from the bamboo forests around the Fujimori area where Kyoto University of Education is located. The bamboo is then processed into bamboo lanterns, stilts, bamboo clogs, New Year’s decorations, and bamboo swings, which are displayed and presented at local events. In addition, events are organized and managed in collaboration with the Fujimori District Residents’ Association. | |
| Kyoto Prefectural University | Using Local Thinned Wood from Miyama Town, Nantan City for Construction Projects, Community Exchange, and Regional Revitalization →Details here |
Since 1999, the Miyama Woodworker Workshop has been conducting activities utilizing thinned wood from local forests in Miyama Town, Nantan City. Currently, they are working on constructing an outdoor wooden play area in the Ono District, which was planned by students in 2013. They also participate in regional events to promote the area through the products made from these materials. | |
| Otani University & Otani University Junior College | Participating in the Kyoto Gion Festival Waste Zero Project | As core leaders and volunteers, they participate in the Gion Festival’s Waste Zero Project. They are involved in managing the overall process, operating eco-stations, and guiding the collection of waste and reusable utensils. | |
| Kyoto Koka Women’s University & Kyoto Koka Women’s University Junior College | Deer Meat Project ~Connecting with the Community through Delicious Activities~ |
Monthly study sessions are held to deepen understanding of environmental issues. In addition, they develop and experiment with recipes using deer meat. To raise awareness of the damage caused by deer, they organize tasting sessions and offer deer meat dishes at local events to help people understand the taste and uses of venison. | |
| Kyoto Women’s University | Vacant House Project (Vacant House Monitoring Volunteers) →Details here |
Students regularly inspect vacant houses owned by others who have difficulty checking them themselves. This includes basic inspections for signs of water damage, checking for rust, and ventilating the rooms by opening windows and doors. | |
| Kyoto Women’s University | Gion Shimbashi Scenic Preservation Activities →Details here |
Faculty and students of the university participate in the Gion Shimbashi Scenic Preservation Council’s activities. Specifically, they attend regular meetings and participate in local events. In June 2017, they also jointly carried out a campaign for landscape preservation. | |
| Kyoto Bunkyo Junior College | Developing and Promoting Zero Waste Recipes →Details here |
In collaboration with the Uji City Environmental Department, students from the Department of Food and Nutrition have created 30 zero-waste recipes aimed at reducing waste and eliminating food scraps. They created a “Zero Waste Recipe Book,” which has been published on the city’s website and in municipal newsletters, and they also hold cooking classes for elementary school students in the city. |
culture
| University Name | Project Name | Overview | Details |
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| Kyoto Institute of Technology | Art Event Themed on Jakuchu to Liven Up Nishiki Market →Details here |
In Nakano Laboratory, students draw tapestries based on Jakuchu’s paintings, creating and installing an installation stretching several meters above the arcade. In Sakata Laboratory, during the event, vacant stores are renovated into special booths, and students from Nakano Laboratory create and sell original goods (such as hand towels) at each store, consulting with the shopkeepers. | |
| Ikebono Junior College | Gion Festival Support Event “Hanakirakira” →Details here |
・Students participated in a visit to the hoko (festival float) to learn about its history and tradition. ・Students wore yukata and participated in the pulling of the chicken hoko. ・Students volunteered for the distribution of chimaki (rice dumplings). ・During the Gion Festival (Pre-festival), the campus was opened to the public for flower exhibitions, tea ceremonies, and presentations by clubs and societies, with students and staff cooperating in organizing the events. |
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| Ikebono Junior College | Ikebana Exhibition at Hankyu Karasuma Station | Students from our school (one or two at a time) create ikebana works every few days and display them in a special case within Hankyu Karasuma Station. | |
| Saga University of Art & Design and Saga Junior College | Saganomi no Ichi ―Saga Flea Market― →Details here |
A flea market organized at the university campus. | |
| Kyoto Seika University | Keihoku Utsu Community Learning Project →Details here |
We conduct surveys on the local Kiyama cedar industry and the natural environment of the Utsu region, as well as hold workshops on traditional cooking, mochi making, and the production of traditional foods and local woodworking products. We are also planning the archiving of materials from a closed elementary school and the creation of a local map. | |
| Doshisha University | Kambeikan Summer Festival →Details here |
The “Kambeikan Summer Festival” opens up the hall, atrium, and reading space of the Kambeikan building at the Imadegawa campus to host various events for elementary school students, including tea ceremony experiences, music performances, and train model exhibitions, organized by university students. |
Industry & Tourism
| University Name | Project Name | Summary | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto Institute of Technology | Promoting the charm of Wazuka Town through graphic design →Details here |
The Nakano Laboratory assists in visual communication through design. They have created packaging designs for local products planned by local women and a tourist brochure introducing the tea industry with keywords like “Wazuka Tea, History, Landscape.” The Sada Laboratory conducts surveys and workshops to form consensus among local residents. | |
| Kyoto Gakuen University | Participated in the Kyoto Vegetable Festival →Details here |
With the cooperation of the Specialty Products Research Group, local Kyoto vegetables were sampled and sold. The cafeteria “Yuuai” at the Kameoka campus sold venison cutlet curry and fried chicken cups, which were popular among visitors. | |
| Kyoto University of Foreign Studies | Kyoto and Higashiyama Tourism Hospitality Team →Details here |
Created the “Higashiyama Wheelchair Tourism Map,” developed allergy-friendly menu options, published a booklet introducing restaurants that cater to allergy sufferers, organized tours for visually impaired people, and created a “sign language handbook” for serving the hearing impaired, promoting universal tourism. | |
| Kyoto University of Foreign Studies | Kyoto-Sanpo Project →Details here |
Since the signing of a partnership agreement with the town, they have carried out various activities such as autumn regional revitalization events, town cleaning efforts, and activities at “Musubiya Ide,” a community space renovated from a vacant house. | |
| Kyoto Tachibana University | Collaboration on Town Revitalization in Yamashina ―Yamashina Stationfront Ceramic Lantern Road― →Details here |
Using pottery produced in the Kyoto Yamashina Seihiroyaki District, the project creates and arranges ceramic lamps, creating a calming and magical atmosphere by lighting candles inside the pottery. | |
| Kyoto University of Art and Design | Cafe Tableware Development Project →Details here |
The project developed tableware for a new cafe in the Kikuhama district near the Higashiyama campus. Groups created tableware reflecting the beauty of each season. | |
| Hanazono University | Healthy Herb Sweets Creation and Sales Using Ukyo-ku, Kyoto’s Local Products →Details here |
Created herb sweets using local ingredients like Sansho pepper and Kuromoji from Kyoto-Keihoku. The sweets, such as Sansho Mitarashi Dango, Kuromoji Pudding, and Kuromoji Cheesecake, were sold at a campus cafe to promote local food and Kyohoku Town. | |
| Heian Jogakuin University and Heian Jogakuin Junior College | Regional Collaboration with Kyoto City Transportation Bureau – Creating a Free Paper Introducing Subway Stations “KyunKyun KYOTO” →Details here |
The university signed an agreement with the Kyoto City Transportation Bureau to work on regional revitalization through subway usage. The students created a free paper introducing nearby attractions and shops at each subway station. | |
| Ritsumeikan University | Kyoto-Higashiyama Project →Details here |
The project includes activities promoting local agriculture, such as the “Kyo-Hoku Marche @ Kinugasa” and “Kyoto Sake” manufacturing collaboration with Haneda Shuzo. It also involves product development like the “Ritsumame Natto” and “Natto Mochi.” | |
| Ryukoku University and Ryukoku University Junior College | Sports × Traditional Industry for Regional Revitalization →Details here |
Collaborated with the Kyoto Bead Manufacturing Association to create and sell Kyoto bead bracelets at the Kyoto Marathon. The proceeds were donated to support the recovery efforts after the Great East Japan Earthquake. | |
| Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics | Kyoto Aquarium and Museum “Draw and Take Photos! Drawing Workshop” →Details here |
Children visiting Kyoto Aquarium drew fish, and the student’s original frames were used to display the drawings. The students also created a large mosaic art piece of cultural heritage based on drawings by children nationwide. |
Health, Welfare & Health
| University Name | Project Name | Overview | Details |
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| Kyoto University | Open Consultation Activities for the Community on “Mind” (Counseling/Play Therapy) → More details here |
We provide counseling and play therapy (play-based therapy) for those facing various problems or symptoms related to themselves or their families, helping them explore ways to overcome their issues together. Graduate students, under the guidance of faculty members, mainly handle the consultations. | |
| Kyoto Prefectural University | Improving Thermal Environment in Housing and Promoting Behavioral Change through Temperature Awareness to Reduce Heatstroke Damage in the Elderly → More details here |
We conducted a survey on heat and health in living spaces as part of a community-contribution special research (ACTR) at Kyoto Prefectural University, with cooperation from residents of paid nursing homes in Kyoto. Additionally, we installed sunshades in 10 homes and conducted indoor temperature measurements and interviews before and after the installation. | |
| Kyoto Kacho University & Kacho Junior College |
Utilizing Students’ Learning in the Community | Since several years ago, first- and second-year students in the Department of Care Studies at Kacho Junior College have been collaborating with faculty members to engage in various community-based activities during seminar times. ① Kacho Salon … Using an empty storefront in the Furukawa Town Shopping Street near the university, students engage in communication with community members and practice hand massages. ② Furukawa Town Shopping Street Street Sweeping Team … Regular cleaning of the shopping street, rotating among seminar participants. ③ Participation in Higashiyama Ward Community Interaction Plaza … Setting up a booth in the Care Studies Department, practicing tactile care, etc. |
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| Kyoto Koka Women’s University & Kyoto Koka Women’s University Junior College |
Learning and Supporting the “Food” of the Elderly and People with Disabilities | We are working on learning about and supporting the “food” of elderly and disabled individuals in facilities in the Ukyo ward. In particular, we are developing and providing easy-to-eat traditional sweets for elderly people and those with disabilities. | |
| Kyoto Women’s University | Regional Network Activation Project through “Food” in Higashiyama Ward → More details here |
We hold “parent-child cooking classes” for parents and children living in Higashiyama Ward and “healthy longevity cooking classes” for elderly people. We provide menu creation, nutritional advice, and health information, while also serving as coordinators for intergenerational exchange, supporting the community’s efforts to tackle challenges such as child-rearing and preventive care for the elderly. | |
| Kyoto Seika University | Housing Renovation Project for Apartments → More details here |
This project, in collaboration with the Kyoto City Housing Supply Corporation, targets the Nikenchaya apartment complex in Sakyo Ward. Students in the Department of Architecture create concepts and detailed designs for vacant units, and after the renovation, the students live in the renovated apartments and evaluate the improvements. It is a hands-on, practical course that also provides evidence-based learning. | |
| Kyoto Tachibana University | Initiatives Aimed at Revitalizing the Apartment Complexes → More details here |
We organize events such as muscle and brain training, health consultations for local residents, exchange events led by international students in share houses, and a fun event for elderly residents, such as quizzes, skits, and tea ceremonies on Respect for the Aged Day. We also participate in local children’s clubs and disaster prevention events. | |
| Kyoto Tachibana University | Tachibana Healthy Club | While we are currently developing on-campus facilities, we mainly carry out outreach activities off-campus. As part of the “Tachibana Healthy Club on the go,” we conduct regular activities at two free spaces in the Yamashina Ward. We provide health checks such as body measurements, bone density testing, vascular age measurement, and brain age measurement, while also gathering feedback on community needs and promoting our activities. | |
| Kyoto Bunkyo Junior College | Childcare Support Activities at Kyoto Bunkyo University and Kyoto Bunkyo Junior College’s “Nikoniko Room” → More details here |
In collaboration with the local NPO “Makishima Kizuna no Kai,” which was entrusted by Uji City to manage the regional childcare support center, we run the “Nikoniko Room” as a place for parents and children to gather. The space is open to the community and serves as a venue for interactions and practical learning for students studying early childhood education. | |
| Shuchiin University | Participation in Senior and Childcare Salons | We participate in senior and childcare salons organized by the local community welfare council. At the senior salon, we help with meal service and recreation, and engage in conversation over tea. At the childcare salon, we assist with crafts and hand games, interacting with participants (parents and children). | |
| Doshisha Women’s University | “Kyotanabe City Childcare Support Book” → More details here |
This book provides childcare information for the fetus and infant stages in Kyotanabe City, Kyoto Prefecture. We gathered voices from local parents and childcare support NPOs and created the book in cooperation with Kyotanabe City’s Childcare Support Division. The booklet is distributed to the public through the city’s website and other channels. | |
| Doshisha Women’s University | Social Systems Department “Wonderful Aging Project” → More details here |
In collaboration with Kyoto City and Kyotanabe City, we conduct awareness-raising activities on psychological health promotion for the elderly and their families, and provide preventive support through health classes. | |
| Hanazono University | University Student Childcare Support Project “Call at Ukyo” (Connecting Parents to Parents, Children to Children, Parents to Children) → More details here |
University students produce workshops on childcare. Specifically, after parents and children visit, we separate them and hold workshops for parents (scrapbooking) and children (intergenerational exchange play). We also organize a workshop for parent-child connections using local sweets from Ukyo ward to deepen their bond and connect with the community. | |
| Bukkyo University | Uji Health Promotion Activities → More details here |
This initiative, in collaboration with Uji City, offers free health checks and lifestyle disease consultations, with a focus on preventing lifestyle diseases, as well as providing nutritional guidance and conducting cooking classes. |
Safe & Secure
| University Name | Project Name | Overview | Details |
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| Kyoto Medical Science University | Environmental Radiation Measurement and Research in Nantan City / Participation in Nantan City Comprehensive Disaster Prevention Drill → More details here |
Through research on environmental radiation measurements in the region, students acquire measurement skills and investigate the distribution of radiation levels and radioactivity in the natural environment, using this data as a foundation for Nantan City’s disaster prevention plan. Additionally, the data collected from measurements is used to create an environmental radiation map, which is displayed during events such as the Nantan City Comprehensive Disaster Prevention Drill. The map is made public to residents, and emergency monitoring drills are conducted with portable radiation measurement devices for demonstration. | |
| Bukkyo University | Student Circle Activities Focused on Regional Disaster Prevention → More details here |
To improve regional disaster prevention around the campus, we collaborate with the local Rakushii Fire Brigade to conduct fire patrols twice a month on Kyoto City’s Fire-Free Promotion Day, calling out “fire prevention” in the community. We also hold a circle meeting once a month to discuss activity plans, exchanging opinions with not only students and university staff but also government officials and local community representatives. | |
| Kyoto University of Foreign Studies | Student Community Safety Promotion Team “Sagittarius Team” | We create a “Kita Ward Safety and Security Map” indicating dangerous areas around the university and monitor the safe return of students from Kiyohara Elementary School. Additionally, we collaborate with the elementary school and local police station to organize crime prevention workshops, drug abuse prevention events, and activities promoting awareness of expired insurance, bicycle theft prevention, and campus security. |
education
| University Name | Project Name | Project Overview | Details |
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| Kyoto University | Efforts to Discover and Revitalize Local Learning Resources →Details here |
A regular regional learning program called “No-dō Inaka Juku,” which is open to both adults and children. This year, in August, a “Dōsenbo Museum” event was held, where participants used local resources to arrange mountain plants and experience making grass flutes. In February 2018, a “Disaster Reduction Forum” will be held to address disaster prevention issues in rural areas. | |
| Kyoto City University of Arts | Ink Wash Painting Experience at Shimogyo Miyabi Elementary School | The Japanese Painting Department of Kyoto City University of Arts conducted an ink wash painting experience for 6th-grade students of Shimogyo Miyabi Elementary School, which opened in April this year. The students practiced the ink wash painting style developed by the renowned cultural figure Sesshu from the Muromachi period. | |
| Kyoto City University of Arts | Kazalakka Concert | The students from the Department of Music perform with elementary school students and their PTA members. Since around 2008, they have also been introducing instruments and offering conducting experiences, helping children engage more with music and have fun while learning. | |
| Kyoto City University of Arts | Sakaidani Elementary School Residence →Details here |
Since 2011, graduates and current students of the university have been creating artworks in the vacant classrooms at Sakaidani Elementary School in Kyoto, fostering regular interaction with children. They also hold art workshops and exhibitions in collaboration with local cultural circles. | |
| Fukuchiyama Public University | Community Collaborative Practical Education Student Project | This project identifies and supports community-based initiatives that can leverage local characteristics for effective results, aimed at developing learning from the university and promoting collaboration with local communities, residents, and administrative bodies. | |
| Otani University & Otani University Junior College |
Community Collaboration Activities: “Otani Kids Campus” and “Tani University Challenge Study” →Details here |
Using campus facilities, Otani University organizes educational activities in various subjects such as social studies, music, science, physical education, and food education. University students set goals and conduct activities targeting different age groups. They also organize outreach activities to local communities through the “Odekake-tai” program. | |
| Kyoto University of Foreign Studies & Kyoto University of Foreign Studies Junior College |
Summer Sports Classes: Interaction with Local Elementary School Children through Sports | This project involves sports clubs at the university leading activities in soccer, tennis, badminton, and volleyball with elementary school children during the summer holidays. The students guide the children through sports experiences, allowing them to enjoy the fun of sports. | |
| Kyoto Kacho University & Kacho Junior College |
Long-term Exchange Program with Children and Students | During the summer, winter, and spring breaks, students visit the Yoshizu and Yoro districts in Miyazu City for activities like making wisdom puzzles, soap bubbles, and traditional New Year’s decorations with children. They also create picture stories about New Year’s customs and send letters and photos to the children to maintain long-term relationships. | |
| Kyoto Seibo College | Seibo Children’s Festival 2018 →Details here |
The college invites local children to participate in activities such as musical theater, games, and crafts, alongside an exhibition of student works. This event serves as an opportunity to showcase the efforts of the college students. | |
| Kyoto Notre Dame Women’s University | Notre Dame Play Project: “Let’s Play with Nature!” – Nature Experience and Creative Activities Program for Parents and Children →Details here |
Twice a year, in spring and autumn, the university holds nature observation activities and creative programs using natural materials like leaves and acorns at Kyoto Imperial Palace and the campus. The program is designed to be enjoyable for both children and adults, with students organizing and assisting the activities. | |
| Kyoto Bunkyo University | MJ Study Group: Learning Support for Elementary School Students in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto | Since April 2014, in cooperation with community volunteers, university students provide learning support for children, help them with homework, and engage in recreational activities. The program is designed to create a safe and interactive environment for children after school. | |
| Kyoto Bunkyo University | Community Engagement, Learning, and Solving Regional Issues through Project Courses | Approximately 10 classes per year collaborate with local communities, businesses, and organizations to address regional issues. Examples include creating a newspaper on local challenges with elementary students and making proposals for solutions to NGOs, and working with community welfare officers to suggest ways to help during disasters. | |
| Kyoto Pharmaceutical University | Yamashina Science Experiment Course →Details here |
The university’s student practice support center plans science experiments using everyday materials, and local volunteer groups participate. The activities offer hands-on experiences of science experiments, giving participants a taste of being a scientist and taking home materials to try experiments at home. | |
| Doshisha Women’s College | Contemporary Child Studies Department Student Project “Kodo-Pa” | Students from the first to third year of the Contemporary Child Studies Department collaborate with the Kyoto-Tanabe City Education Board and local elementary schools to plan and implement projects. In 2016, the project included activities like building a giant maze and Cups experience. | |
| Shiga University | “Local Children for Local Kids” Project | This project involves organizing playtime for local children using educational activities like simple workshops or dance activities to encourage cooperation and collaboration with students from Shiga University of Medical Science. |
internationalization
| University Name | Project Name | Project Overview | Details |
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| Kyoto University | Genius Table in Kyoto →Details here |
Genius Table is a regular lunch gathering where participants exchange ideas. The venue for these meetings is provided by locations that embody Kyoto’s culture, such as temples, shrines, and traditional craft workshops. The meals are uniquely Japanese bento lunches. International guests, particularly influential individuals from their home countries or globally, are invited to attend, and the participants include Kyoto residents and students. |
other
| University Name | Project Name | Project Overview | Details |
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| Kyoto Institute of Technology | Review of Public Facilities After the Merging of Three Towns →Details here |
Based on the expertise of research labs, students surveyed 197 facilities grouped by function. They interviewed the facility staff, analyzed the current status while considering the characteristics of each facility, and identified issues such as discovering hidden charms of the town and suggesting collaboration among facilities managed by different departments. The students’ perspectives have been valuable in tackling these challenges. | |
| Kyoto Prefectural University | Connecting “University” and “Citizens/Region” Through Activities →Details here |
○ Hosting Kagara Cafe (a space for interaction between local residents and university students) ○ Participating in events held in the Kitayama area (e.g., “Kitayama Aoi Festival,” “Botanical Garden Events”) ○ Creating an illustration map of Kitayama ○ Distributing information through the publication of “Kagora Times” (a newsletter) |
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| Fukuchiyama Public University | Community Collaboration Exchange Project →Details here |
In 2016, the facility was renovated to open the “Kita-re” community collaboration exchange facility. The facility includes a café space (free space), a coworking space (reservation required), an office space, workshop space, information dissemination space, and a library for regional books. It plays a role in promoting collaboration between the university and the local community. | |
| Fukuchiyama Public University | Northern Kinki Regional Collaboration Conference →Details here |
The university has established a think tank with approximately 50 private organizations to research and propose solutions to issues in the Northern Kinki region. | |
| Otani University & Otani University Junior College | Promoting the Appeal of the Kita-Oji Area: People, Places, and Events | They host a weekly radio program (Otani University HAPPY HOUR) with local guests, covering local news and sharing it on a website. | |
| Kyoto Kacho University & Kacho Junior College | Regional Revitalization Student Project | They collaborate with the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist community’s social welfare activities, attend reports and exchange meetings of the school’s social engagement activities, and create opportunities for understanding and reviewing how universities can contribute to society. Since 2015, they have also started publishing “Network News.” | |
| Kyoto Koka Women’s University & Kyoto Koka Women’s University Junior College | Kyoto Sanjo Shopping District Terakoya Project | They organize and hold events to enliven the shopping district, such as Halloween costume contests, Christmas wreath-making, and study sessions. The aim is to create spaces for children to play and learn, while also providing a community space for locals. | |
| Kyoto University of Art and Design | Maka 2 – Modern Industrial Heritage Art Regeneration Project →Details here |
They discovered historical resources such as ceramic figurines and hell paintings, and used art to regenerate them. Through events and fieldwork, they aim to develop new tourism resources, revitalizing the region by creating new industries using the town’s unique resources. They have also created and shared an annual report, “How to Love Your Town.” | |
| Kyoto Bunkyo University | Student-Led Projects to Address Regional Challenges, Rooted in the Community →Details here |
In 2017, three projects were selected based in Uji City (three ongoing projects), focusing on themes like revitalizing shopping streets, promoting the appeal of Uji tea, and boosting tourism with new content. These initiatives are carried out in collaboration with the local government, shopping districts, and NPOs. | |
| Heian Women’s College & Heian Women’s College Junior College | Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement with Kyoto Central Market | As part of the “Kyoto’s Japanese Cuisine and Sweets” course, they conduct practical visits to the Kyoto Central Market’s auction and organize events like “Let’s Play, Learn, and Taste! Kyoto’s Food Education Wonderland.” | |
| Ritsumeikan University | Service Learning Center’s Curriculum Course “Citizenship Studies I” →Details here |
(1) “Satoyama Experience Program” project: This program aims to share the charms and challenges of the northern Kiyama area through the perspective of young people, especially those in their 20s. (2) Jidai Matsuri Support Project: In collaboration with the Heian Kousha, one of the citizen organizations that supports the Jidai Matsuri, students help with costume preparation, music performance, and processional rehearsals. They also promote the festival to other students. (3) Youth Town Development Staff “Team Machi-Sta” Project: They collaborate with the Kyoto City Youth Service Association to participate in activities related to town development and events in the Shimo-Gyo area. |
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| Ryukoku University & Ryukoku University Junior College | Regional Debut Program “Making Udon at a Machiya” →Details here |
Students (including international students) and local residents (from children to elderly) come together at the university’s regional exchange center in the Fukakusa Machiya Campus to make udon noodles, facilitating community and international exchange. |
