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Educational travel Inquiry program
[Experience Learning] Kyoto Nishiki Market Shopping Street - Towards the realization of a shopping street that combines tradition and innovation
~Considering the future of "Kyoto's Kitchen"~ Nishiki Market has flourished as a fish wholesaler since the Edo period, with over 130 stores lined up along a 390-meter stretch from Teramachi to Takakura. Walking through the long market is also like walking down a road of 400 years of history. Learn about 400 years of history and food culture, and think about Nishiki Market's "responsibility to the future" in the field of "food," which is closely linked to the SDGs!SDGs area of this content
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The cherry blossom season is over, but the charm of the Lake Biwa Canal Boat continues! It will continue to operate until Sunday, June 8th. *Some days are suspended. The Lake Biwa Canal Boat trip can only be experienced for a limited time, including the "green maple leaves" that will soon be in full bloom. Take a leisurely cruise along the canal surrounded by vibrant new greenery. Enjoy the special scenery that can only be experienced during this limited spring operation. We look forward to having you on board.
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Educational travel Inquiry program
[Educational Program] Kyoto College of Traditional Crafts Traditional Business Inheritance Program
We will hear about the history of Kyoto and traditional crafts, as well as the current and future prospects. We hope that you will be able to use this information to think about your own future by learning about the connection between school studies and society. You will also learn about how crafts are a part of our daily lives.SDGs area of this content
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Since its opening, the National Kyoto International Conference Center (ICC Kyoto) has hosted nearly 18,000 conferences and events, laying the foundation for the history and conventions of international conferences in Japan.
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Educational travel Inquiry program
[Arts and Culture Lecture] Gion Hanamachi Art Museum "The Beauty of the Gorgeous Maiko and the Arts and Culture of Gion"
Gion Kobu in Kyoto has a history of several hundred years. The special existence of "geiko" and "maiko" is made up of the best of Kyoto's various traditional crafts and traditional performing arts. Preserving the unchanged Hanamachi culture since ancient times leads to the passing on of precious traditional techniques. Geiko and maiko are also communication professionals. Their beauty comes not only from their appearance but also from within. Experience the quintessence of the Japanese culture that Kyoto is proud of around the world by experiencing the carefully passed down craftsmanship and the spirituality of geiko and maiko who cherish every single gesture and etiquette.SDGs area of this content
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SustainabilityEducational travel Inquiry program
[Matcha Tea Making Experience] Uji Matcha Journey: A traditional experience connected to the SDGs
Welcome to the "Uji Matcha Journey." In this program, you will learn about the manufacturing process of Uji matcha and discover its connection to the SDGs through the experience of making matcha with your own hands. First, at the museum, you will explore the entire process from tea cultivation to production, and how Uji tea became a brand. Next, you will actually experience the traditional manufacturing process of matcha in an experiential class led by a Japanese tea instructor. Through this journey, you will discover how a cup of matcha is connected to the earth and deepen your understanding of the SDGs.SDGs area of this content
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Educational travel Inquiry program
[Tea Picking Experience] Uji Matcha Journey: A traditional experience connected to the SDGs
Welcome to the "Uji Tea Journey". In this program, you will discover the connection to the SDGs through the experience of cultivating and picking Uji tea. First, you will experience picking cultivated tea in a corner of the park. You will pick tea leaves with your own hands and learn about the manufacturing process. Then, you will learn cooking recipes using the tea leaves you picked. Through this journey, you will discover how a single tea leaf is connected to the earth and deepen your understanding of the SDGs. Why not try the "Uji Tea Journey" and experience tea picking that connects you to the SDGs? Let's embark on a journey to create a sustainable future together.SDGs area of this content
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The CO2 Zero Travel Plan® is a plan that uses the J-Credit Scheme to offset (carbon offset) the CO2 emissions you make while traveling. By purchasing the value of green electricity, you can essentially reduce the CO2 emissions you make while traveling to zero. CO2 emissions are now a major global issue, as can be seen from the efforts toward the SDGs set by the United Nations. This program was born from the desire to "leave as much of the Earth as possible beautiful for our future children." In order to take concrete action against climate change... As a first step, why not start taking concrete action against "climate change" while traveling?
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Kyoto Sustainable Tourism
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This time, the UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) Office in Japan introduced the "LINK KYOTO" initiative in its "Sustainable Tourism Archives". The UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) Office in Japan is called the "UN Tourism Regional Support Office for Asia and the Pacific" in English, and its common name in Japanese is the "World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) Office in Japan". The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) Office in Japan was established in Japan in 1995 as the only regional office with the aim of promoting tourism in the Asia-Pacific region, where tourism is growing rapidly, and strengthening cooperation within the region. Currently based in Nara, the Tokyo office was also established at the United Nations University Headquarters (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) in 2017. The UN Tourism Office in Japan works with the UN Tourism Headquarters (Madrid, Spain) Asia-Pacific Division to encourage sustainable policies and practices to maximize the contribution of tourism promotion to socio-economy while minimizing the negative impacts. Tourism is one of the most dynamic economic sectors in modern times. By providing information on tourism statistics and highlighting tourism success stories, tourism can be an effective development tool that benefits destinations, local people and global travelers. The Japan Office will help promote these efforts in the region. Source: Official website (https://unwto-ap.org/office/)
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