CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

【Call for Application】Multicultural Co-Learning Activities in Kasama: Promoting Tourism through Inbound Visitor Attraction

2026.10.15


This program focuses on promoting tourism through attracting inbound visitors in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, a city known for its pottery culture, including Mashiko Ware, Kasama Inari Shrine, and chestnuts.

The program will be jointly conducted by the University of Tsukuba and Ibaraki University. Japanese and international students from both universities will work together in multicultural teams to explore local issues, learn directly from officials of the Kasama City Government and local businesses, conduct fieldwork in the city, and develop proposals for solutions. All program activities will be held on weekends.

Eligibility

  • Undergraduate students
  • Master’s students
  • Exchange students

Program Schedule

  • November 7 (Sat.): Ibaraki University
  • November 21 (Sat.) – 22 (Sun.): Kasama City (overnight stay included)
  • December 5 (Sat.): University of Tsukuba

Application Deadline
5:00 p.m., October 19 (Mon.)

Faculty Coordinator
Nakao Nomura (Dr.)
 Director, Office of International Exchange Support,  Student Support Center

For the application guidelines and application form, please visit:
https://ssc.sec.tsukuba.ac.jp/archives/63304