Kurihara City | Trail Hiking (Old Ōshu Kaidō)
Enjoy gentle forest paths and farmlands that create a beautiful rural landscape. This trial course covers approximately 10 km, starting and ending at JR Arikabe Station.
Tome City | Izunuma–Uchinuma Nature Experience
Through wildlife observation and environmental conservation activities, learn about the current state of the Izunuma–Uchinuma wetlands, registered under the Ramsar Convention, and reflect on the coexistence between people and nature.
Minamisanriku Town | Minamisanriku SDGs – Forests and Forestry for a Sustainable Society
Learn about the forests and forestry practices essential for building a sustainable society in Minamisanriku, and explore how forest resources are used in our daily lives while considering better ways to utilize them together.
Ishinomaki City | Lecture & Discussion
Learn about what happened here on March 11, 2011, and the efforts made in the years since. Through this session, reflect on the importance of “phase-free” preparedness and consider how we can live toward a more resilient future.
Osaki City | VESTA Project Site Visit
This tour explores Japan’s first initiative to achieve energy self-sufficiency using local forest resources, creating a harmonious balance between daily life, the economy, and the environment.
