Concept 　

The Japan-Korea Rural Planning International Conference 2025 will be held in Miyazaki City and Misato Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, under the theme of “Inheritance of rural traditional culture and sustainable community development.” Both countries are facing the problems of declining and aging populations, and many local regeneration activities have been implemented in response to these challenges. In recent years, the importance of “traditional wisdom/knowledge,” a system of knowledge and wisdom that has been inherited from one generation to the next in each localities, has been receiving much attention. In this international conference, we would like to discuss how to develop sustainable rural development in accordance with local conditions by reexamining traditional culture, and then to discuss about the future of rural development in both countries under this theme. 　On November 6 (Thu), we will hold presentation session and poster session in English, and on November 7 (Fri)we will visit Misato Town, Miyazaki Prefecture.

Theme: Inheritance of rural traditional culture and sustainable community development

Dates (November 2025) Nov. 6 (Thurs) PM: International conference Nov. 7 (Fri) Whole day: field trip Evening: Farewell dinner

Venue

– International Conference: Nishiki-Honmachi Hinata Campus (new campus of University of Miyazaki – within walking distance from Miyazaki JR Station)

– Welcome Dinner: Miyazaki City

– Excursion: Misato Town, Miyazaki Prefecture

Call for Poster Presentation

The International Conference on November 6 will include a poster session. We are calling for a wide range of participants to present posters in English. Not only general members of the association, but also student members, international students, and local practitioners are welcome to participate.

To register, please fill-out necessary information in the form below:

https://forms.gle/jAtxoxAiJXcHereT6

Manuscripts for proceedings should be submitted to:.

arp_international@rural-planning.jp

Note: In case of too many applications etc., the number of poster presentation may be restricted due to the capacity of the venue.

Deadlines

– Deadline for poster presentation entry (submission of title): July 11 (Fri.)

– Deadline for submission of manuscripts for proceedings: September 30 (Tue)

Fees

– International Conference Registration Fee Regular members and non-members: 4,000 yen Student members: 2,000 yen

– Excursion Fee

Regular members and non-members: 2000 yen

Student members: 1000 yen

– Other fees

Dinner and excursion lunch, etc. : Actual costs are charged.

Note: Please pay the fees at the registration desk on the day of the conference (cash only).

*For inquiries, please contact the Committee of International Affairs: arp_international@rural-planning.jp

Special International Symposium (Online) – Asia-

“Asian Rural Future 2030”
UPDATED INFORMATION

July 27, 2021
September 27, 2021
Committee of International Affairs, ARP

Proceedings

Date/Time:

Sep 28, 2021;

• • JST 15:00-17:00
  • Indonesia & Vietnam 13:00-15:00 (WIB/ICT)
  • Philippines 14:00-16:00 (PHT)
  • Korea & Japan 15:00-17:00 (KST/JST)

Method:

Online (Zoom meeting)
Language: English

Registration

To participate (to receive zoom link information), please provide your e-mail address by Sep 27 (Mon) 12:00 noon:

Registration form: https://forms.gle/QjAffRzQHheySguG8　The online form closed.

Concept:

    Many Asian countries have experienced rapid economic growth over the past few decades, and we are in a fast-moving society. As a result, well-balanced development between urban and rural areas is not achieved, that is, so many social, environmental, and economic issues can be found in these countries. Especially, rural areas are facing severe issues which can be obstacles to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) setting the goals by 2030.

    This international symposium is organized by the Association of Rural Planning, Japan and is held for considering Asian rural future in 2030. Active researchers from Asian countries are going to share what is currently going on around/in the rural area of their countries, mentioning issues which should be solved for the future. In addition to that, this symposium will discuss a decade of ambitious actions for “the Asian Rural Future 2030”.

Program

15:00　Opening speech

Tomohiro Ichinose, Ph.D.
    President of Association of Rural Planning, Japan / Prof. of Keio University / JAPAN

15:03　Keynote presentations (20 minutes each)

• • • Le Van An, Ph.D.
      Former Rector/Associate Prof. of Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry / VIETNAM
    • Ernan Rustiadi, Ph.D.
      Prof. of IPB University / INDONESIA
    • SeungJong Bae, Ph.D.
      Prof. of Seoul National University, / KOREA
    • Cristino L. Tiburan Jr., Ph.D.
      Associate Prof. of University of the Philippines Los Baños / PHILIPPINES

16:25-16:30　Break (5 minutes)

16:30　Discussion and Q & A session (30 minutes)

Coordinator: Izuru Saizen, Ph.D. (Prof. of Kyoto University / JAPAN)

Panelists: all speakers

17:00　Closing speech

Kako Inoue, Ph.D.
    Head of Committee of International Affairs, Association of Rural Planning, Japan / Associate Prof. of University of Miyazaki / JAPAN

Note:

• • The Zoom webinar will be opened at around 14:50 (JST) on the day of the webinar.
  • All sessions will also be recorded and made available for registered participants after the Symposium.
  • Please do not record any sessions to your own PC, smartphone or camera without permission.

Contact:

Committee of International Affairs, Association of Rural Planning

*Planned and managed by: Izuru Saizen (Ph.D.), Satoshi Asano (Ph.D) and Minori Tokito (Ph.D.)

E-mail: arp_international & rural-planning.jp (& -> @)