Community Impact in Action

Yamanashi Prefecture, Fujiyoshida City, and Keio University concluded an agreement for the purpose of collaboration and cooperation in 2007, and by reviewing revitalization plans that make use of the local resources of Fujiyoshida City as well as those such as the world cultural heritage, history, and culture of Mount Fuji, nature, water, food, and agricultural products, as well as by continuously carrying out research on various practical models for solving regional issues, practical activities rooted in the region are being developed. Since AY 2010, this project has conducted research studies on topics that include advancing regional revitalization, enhancing the appeal of local areas, creating countermeasures against population decline, and designing attractive communities. As part of this initiative, students of Keio’s SFC campus and researchers from the SFC Research Institute have been doing fieldwork and investigative research activities.

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July: “Workshop on Achieving a Carbon-Neutral and Healthy Future for Hokuto City” at the Arsoa Goddess of the Forest and signing ceremony for collaboration agreement with Hokuto City
October: Accompanied delegates from Chulalongkorn University (Thailand) on a research visit to Hokuto and held discussions with officials there
November: Held booth at the Minecraft Workshop for the Children's Environmental Festival.
December: Workshop on Hokuto City Collaboration Agreement Discussed with city officials regarding a master's student's master's thesis research on public transportation in Hokuto

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