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CASE STUDY
01
Meeting
The International Symposium for Arctic Research (ISAR)
The International Symposium for Arctic Research (ISAR), conducted by the Japan Consortium for Arctic Environmental Research and the National Institute of Polar Research, brought together roughly 450 polar researchers from 24 countries and regions to discuss the findings ISAR-7 was held in Tachikawa City at the National Institute of Polar Research and in nearby facilities.
The Tachikawa Tourism & Convention Bureau provided funding support for the event and set up a sightseeing information area in the atrium of the National Institute of Polar Research, the event's main event site. Staff from the Bureau manned the sightseeing information area over the full five days of the event, providing tourism information for Tachikawa and its surrounding area.
Among the prizes for winning posters at the event was a "Tachikawa Zukan" (a set of famous foods from Tachikawa City) provided by the Bureau. This prize was a hit with every winner.
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CASE STUDY
02
Excursion
Team building tour in Showa Kinen Park
Team building sessions can be held at Showa Kinen Park, the largest urban park in Tokyo.
Tour participants break into groups and use a dedicated smartphone application to take elaborate team photos based on their mission and strengthen team communication skills.
All that is needed to participate is a smartphone.
The photos taken in the park are uploaded to the application and then nominated for various award categories. The winning photos and teams are announced at an awards ceremony.
Participants enjoy this invaluable event at Showa Kinen Park with its spacious grounds, colorful seasonal flowers, and attractive facilities.
CASE STUDY
03
Excursion
Protecting Tokyo's Water Sources! SDGs Experience Tour
In this activity, participants pick up trash while rafting down Mitake Gorge in Tokyo's Ome City. The instructor, who leads them through the rough five-kilometer course from the upper to the lower reaches of the gorge, was the second-place winner of the World Rafting Championships.
No rafting experience is necessary, and participation is possible from age six.
As the river flows through its beautiful natural surroundings, it sweeps waste into the sea. 70% of the garbage found at sea is said to come from rivers, and this activity is a significant first step in achieving SDG 14, "Life below water," which aims to "conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development."
The activity is also great for team building, with each team lifting heavy garbage together while competing for the largest amount of collected waste.
After rafting, participants can soak in Okutama's hot springs, enjoy meals, and attend a seminar on local cuisine or Tokyo's water resources and environment in Okutama-ji, an onsen (hot spring) hotel.
CASE STUDY
04
Excursion
Tachikawa MICE excursion tour (half day)
A professor of the National Institute of Polar Research delivered a fascinating talk, followed by a short trip to the Polar Science Museum. The tour concluded with dinner at Japan's largest outdoor beach-themed venue, Tachihi Beach, which was specially decorated for the event.
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