Sep 13 – 14, 2025
Hitotsubashi University
Asia/Tokyo timezone

Creating a Japanese-English picture book on traditional cypress weaving

Sep 13, 2025, 4:10 PM
25m
Main Building 2nd floor (Hitotsubashi University)

Main Building 2nd floor

Hitotsubashi University

2-1 Naka, Kunitachi, Tokyo 186-8601, Japan
25-minute presentation College and University - Related Saturday 5 Room 24

Speaker

Ms Yukari Kimura (Kanazawa Institute of Technology)

Description

Hakusan Geo, a student club at a private university, uses English to promote the Hakusan Tedorigawa UNESCO Global Geopark to attract international tourists. In 2024, the project received a grant from the University Consortium Ishikawa for regional issue research support. Among many initiatives, the students created an English-Japanese picture book on the 400-year history of local craft, cypress weaving, in collaboration with Hakusan City and local artist residents. Through this project, students learned about their community from residents, received support from the municipality, and contributed to the community using their English skills and youthful creativity.

Author

Ms Yukari Kimura (Kanazawa Institute of Technology)

Presentation materials