Wednesday, May 29th: Ishizaka Gijuku Special Open Lecture “The Power of the Countryside Creates the Future” – Participants Wanted!

[Participants wanted for Ishizaka Gijuku’s “Special Open Lecture” on Wednesday, May 29th!]
Ishizaka Gijuku is pleased to announce the special open lecture to be held on Wednesday, May 29th.

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Theme: “The power of the countryside creates the future – Local change that sustains people, money, and
events”Date and time: Wednesday, May 29th, 18:15-19:45Lecturer
: Kanamaru Hiromi, food environment journalist/general food producerVenue
: Ishizaka Sangyo Co., Ltd. Head Office Building, 5th floor, Main Conference Room
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As local production and consumption gains attention across the country, some regions are achieving success by focusing on proposing eating styles that suit consumer needs, creating landscapes and environments, and renewable energy, and are beginning to make great strides towards a sustainable, recycling-oriented society.
This course will introduce examples of “linking biodiversity and agriculture” and agricultural-based food education experiences and the promotion of local industries, such as “Stork-raised rice” in Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, “Oonomi Ecology Farmers” in Kochi Prefecture, and “Fukui soba,” and will also introduce efforts to “link food culture and business” in which a sustainable society and local pride connect people and drive small economies.

<Instructor Introduction>
Kanamaru Hiromi
was born in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture. She has received high praise for coordinating and implementing food workshops linked to community development, as well as for holding branding and promotional projects around the country. She clarifies the characteristics of the region and develops workshops to disseminate food culture, starting with creating food textbooks from various perspectives, including food and the environment, varieties and cultivation methods, history and culture. Her participatory experience programs, such as cooking with local people and sharing recipes, are also popular. Her activities focus on themes such as regional revitalization through food, creating and revitalizing regional strength, food education and taste workshops, and regional design.

<How to apply>
Please fill out the necessary information on the application form below or by fax or email and apply.
Name of representative, number of participants, affiliation, telephone number, address, fax number/email address, method of arrival (car, taxi, etc.)
■ Fax: 049-259-7636
■ Email: info@ishizaka-group.co.jp
Participation fee: 1,000 yen (tax included)
The participation fee will be used for “Kuugi Forest Conservation Activities.”
Application deadline: Monday, May 27th
*Seats are limited, so please apply early.

Download the application form (PDF) here