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SPL: Kana Watando & Sil Van de Velde, INOW Kamikatsu “Zero Waste, Sustainable Tourism, and Life in the Countryside: Lessons from Kamikatsu”

October 24, 2025

Date/Time: Friday, October 24, 2025,17:30-19:00

Place: Okayama University, General Education Building, D31

Contents:
Kamikatsu, Japan’s first zero-waste town, shows how a small rural community can inspire global change. Many young people care about the environment but feel unsure where to start. The problems can feel complex and overwhelming. In this lecture, we share how sustainable tourism can be a tool for learning, connection, and cultural exchange. Drawing on the INOW Program and Kana and Sil’s experience living in the countryside, we explore challenges, successes, and how small actions can build a more circular, waste-free future.

Language: English

Fee: Free

Bio:
Kana and Sil are co-founders of INOW, based in Kamikatsu, Japan. They focus on community engagement and sustainable tourism development, specializing in educational program design and serving as a bridge between the local and international communities. Together, they create immersive learning experiences that connect visitors with local culture, zero-waste practices, and rural lifestyles.

Registration:CLICK HERE (Deadline: October 23rd)

Contact information

John Rucynski
E-mail:rucyns-j (a) okayama-u.ac.jp
For inquiries, please contact us by replacing (a) with the @.

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flyer20251024_INOWKamikatsuSPL.pdf

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