Itinerary
The field-trip itinerary of “Resilient Cities and Towns of Japan” practicum included a 8-day-long visit from Tokyo to Nagasaki and back from January 20th to January 28th. During this intensive site visit to multiple sites, students engaged with public authorities, regional administrators, and local communities to learn about both private and public initiatives to confront shrinkage and promote remote working in rural areas.
Day 1 – January 20th
- Yokohama and Tokyo Tour
Day 2 – January 21st
- Tokyo and Saitama Tour
- Hidaka City Tour.
Day 3 – January 22nd
- Kyoto and Osaka Tour.
Day 4 – January 23rd
- Kyoto and Osaka Tour.
Day 5 – January 24th
- Nagasaki Tour.
Day 6 – January 25th
- Nagasaki Tour.
- Lecture at Nagasaki City Hall.
- Walking tour of Hinosato New Town.
Day 7 – January 26th
- Lecture by Kitakyushu city planning department.
- Shrinking city tour.
Day 8 – January 28th
- Edamitsu Community walking tour.
- Hakata tour.