Institute of Cultural Excellence
菊下塾 Kikkajuku
Workshop in Shimoda
2023~
1. Workshop in Shimoda
INFORMATION
<Schedule> September 1st (Sun) - September 7th (Sat) 6 nights, 7 days
<Location> Shimoda City, Minamiizu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture
<Target audience> University students
<Capacity> About 10 people
<Accommodation> Kazemachi Shimoda (Seminar House), Minamiizu Community Center,
Hotel Japan Shimoda
<Participation fee > All sessions (6 nights, 7 days) 80,000 yen (including accommodation, travel and food)
The participation fee for each session (3 nights, 4 days) is 50,000 yen (including accommodation, travel, and food expenses)
Travel expenses from home to Shimoda are to be paid by the participant
(Example) Tokyo - Izukyu Shimoda (Shinkansen to Atami) round trip 12,000 yen Tokyo - Izukyu Shimoda (Tokaido Line) round trip 8,000 yen *Payment method for participation fee will be notified to each participant after participation is confirmed.
We will contact you.
*Participation on a one-day basis is also possible.
* Participation is free for Shimoda City residents. Meals will be charged at the actual cost.
TYPICAL SCHEDULE
The 1st Day
First session: Check in by 1 pm
Afternoon: Session 1: "History and present of Shimoda", "What is glocal", "What kind of city should we create?"
Evening: Cooking, summary forum, free walk
The 2nd Day
Morning: Fishing experience, sushi-making experience
Afternoon: Session 2: "Knowing the fishing industry, Shimoda's challenges" visit to
the fishery association and aquarium, Q&A
Evening: Cooking, summary forum, free time
The 3rd Day
Morning: Session 3: "Knowing agriculture, activities in Minamiizu"
Afternoon: Agricultural experience, abandoned farmland problem, beach cleaning
(Ihama area, Minamiizu town)
Evening: Cooking, summary forum, free time
The 4th Day
Morning: Agricultural experience (Ihama area, Minamiizu town)
End of the first session, check out at noon
Second session: Check in by 1 pm
Session 4 "National Community Development" "Regional Medical Issues"
Evening: Cooking, Summary Forum, Free time
The 5th Day
Morning: Session 4 "Immigration and Vacant House Issues"
Afternoon: Help with Kazemachi (lodging) renovation
Evening: Cooking, Summary Forum, Free time
The 6th Day
Morning: Session 5 "Education Issues" Visit to local schools
Afternoon: Final discussion, Summary Forum, BBQ preparation
Evening: BBQ party with participants and collaborators
The 7th Day (Last Day)
Morning: Session 6 "To know yourselves"
Check out at noon
☆This schedule is tentative. Please note that there may be changes as we work
to finalize the schedule.
1. Workshop 2025 in Shimoda
Workshop In Shimoda (WIS) 25
静岡県下田市
9.8~9.14, 2025
The details of the schedule have not yet been decided, but the general plan will remain the same.
*Dates: Meeting: Monday, September 8, 2025, 1pm (Location: Kazemachi Shimoda)
Disbanding: Sunday, September 14, 2025, 12pm (Location: Hotel Japan Shimoda)
Duration: 6 nights and 7 days
Note: Typhoons occur frequently during this period, so please keep the following week free as well
*Participation fee: 80,000 yen, the same as last year. Items not included in the fee are the same as above
*Capacity: Approximately 10 people. Applications will close once the capacity is reached
*Target audience: University students
*Application deadline: Sunday, March 30th
*Inquiries regarding applications: Contact kikkajuku@gmail.com
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2. Workshop 2025 in Okaya
Workshop In Okaya (WIO) 25
長野県岡谷市
8.9~8.11, 2025 tentative
The schedule details are yet to be decided, but the general plan is as follows.
*Purpose: To consider regional revitalization due to the decline of industry around Lake Suwa
Learn weaving in the town that was the number one raw silk producer in Japan
Learn Shinto at Suwa Taisha Shrine
*Date: Meeting: Saturday, August 9, 2025, 1 pm (Location: TBA)
Disbanding: Monday, August 11, 2025, National Holiday (Mountain Day) 4 pm (Location: TBA)
Number of days: 2 nights and 3 days
*Participation fee: 15,000 yen
Not included in the fee: Accommodation, food, transportation
*Capacity: Approximately 7 people. Applications will close once the capacity is reached.
*Target audience: University students
*Application deadline: Sunday, March 30
*Inquiries regarding applications: Contact kikkajuku@gmail.com
Click the button below to apply!