The conversation specifically revolved around how we can welcome back tourism to Japan in a sustainable way, as coronavirus restrictions begin to ease.

For a while before the pandemic, Japanese locals and international residents alike, were growing uncomfortable with the deluge of tourists who crowded the cities. Simultaneously, one of the many issues that began to arise was the inability to appropriately educate visitors on how to behave respectfully, especially around temples and other sacred sites.

Ultimately, this led to places like Kyoto implementing rules such as prohibiting photography on private roads (after consecutive incidences where tourists were not maintaining respectful distances with geisha, traditional female entertainers).

Ruth, Alex and JJ dive into a deep, one-hour conversation about sustainable tourism and tangible action steps through which we could avoid the situation where places are overrun by visitors and locals can no longer enjoy the serenity of their areas.

Check out the video HERE and subscribe to JJ Walsh’s YouTube channel for more interesting content on Japan!

Alex Kerr has written several best-selling books, including “Lost Japan“, which offers a fascinating insight into the Japanese landscape, culture, history and future, based on his several decades of living in the country. He has also previously discussed his views on how Japan has changed over the past years, and continues to evolve. Check out the livestream HERE.

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The first of three webinars was presented by Adam Fulford about the incredibly relevant topic of regional revitalization. During his over 40 years of living and working in Japan, Adam has served as a community consultant for the small town of Nakatsugawa, located among the lush mountains of Yamagata Prefecture. He has since become very passionate about making sure the culture, traditions, and immense knowledge of the Japanese countryside are not left forgotten.  

Although it may not necessarily be intuitive, there are many ways in which supporting the economic and social growth of the countryside relates to SDGs, for example, by preventing overpopulation in the cities. As a result, this can alleviate negative environmental impacts such as air pollution and the urban heat island effect. 

Albeit in a small way, Jarman International was very honored to be able to contribute to this global effort in making not only Japan, but also the world, a better place for all.

Stay tuned for updates regarding the other two SDG webinars, which were each presented by JI Core 50 members Violet Daike-Pacileo and Roland Thompson!

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Japan clearly has strengths in creating sustainable cities, making Japan’s upcoming Smart City Week: Social Innovation 2014 an extremely valuable event for those seeking to create smarter, more sustainable cities.  To register, click here.

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