On November 11, Kansai University of International Studies and Minamiawaji City concluded a cooperation agreement in the field of tourism promotion and regional revitalization.This is the fifth collaboration agreement that our university has concluded with a local government, following Hyogo Prefecture, Miki City, Amagasaki City, and Tamba City.
So far, our university has been conducting various projects with Minamiawaji City as our field, but we will continue to cooperate with each other in the fields related to tourism promotion and regional revitalization in Minamiawaji City, share our strengths, We decided to conclude an agreement in order to solve problems in the region, exchange and utilize mutual human and intellectual resources, and work towards the continuous development of both parties.
The signing ceremony was held at Minamiawaji City Hall.
Mayor Morimoto said, "I have high expectations for the knowledge of the university and the new sensibilities of the students. I want the students to feel the charm and future potential of the region, and from among them, people who can play an active role in the tourism industry of Minamiawaji will appear. I want it,” said President Hamana, “Our university emphasizes learning from experience, and Minami-Awaji City has a wealth of attractive fields that students can take an interest in. In the medium to long term, we would like to deepen understanding within the region, and furthermore, we would like to share Minami-Awaji to the whole country and the world by combining the global perspectives of international students.” Both sides signed the agreement.After the signing, Mayor Morimoto presented President Hamana with a business card tile made from the local industry of 'Awaji tiles', which has continued since the Edo period.
As the first business related to the agreement, from December 12th to 4th"Tourist area co-creation boot camp in Minamiawaji"Will be held.
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It is expected that the collaboration projects between the two will get into full swing in the future, expanding the opportunities for our students to play an active role and leading to further revitalization of the Minami-Awaji area.
