Japan Study Tour 2009 - Hokkaido

Under the topic of regional regeneration through hosting international events participants examined and discussed strategies to maximise the potential of international events to encourge business and tourism in a region.

Beginning with a visit to the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR) in Tokyo, participants  learnt about the relationship between central and local government in Japan. THis was followed by a trip to Hokkaido prefecture, the northernmost island of Japan with a population of 5.5 million and known for its natural beauty. Here participants learnt about Japanese local government, and participated in visits and meetings, including a trip to Tōyako, the host town of the 2008 G8 summit. In Hokkaido participants will also had the opportunity to experience a short home stay with a Japanese family and visit a number of famous  local sites.

More about the 2009 tour can read in the  March 2010 issues of Myriad Leaves:

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