Joint Semiar Camp @ Funauki, Iriomote
From 9/17 to 9/20, we held a joint seminar with Professor Kamiya’s laboratory from the University of the Ryukyus in Funauki, Iriomote Island, Okinawa.
On the second day, all the students gave research presentations, making it a stimulating seminar. Members of Professor Fukuda’s lab were particularly impressed by the progress made by Professor Kamiya’s lab in their analyses. The breadth of research topics presented was much wider than our lab, which evoked lively discussions and provided us with fresh inspiration.
Additionally, Mr. Suga from the Regional Futures Research Center, as well as Mr. Yamanaka and Mr. Nakamura from CHUO KENSETSU CONSULTANT, Co.,Ltd. shared insights about their work and their projects on Iriomote Island.
Mr. Ikeda, who took care of us in Funauki, shared his thoughts on the inconveniences faced there. His words left a deep impression on all participants, serving as an important reminder for us not to focus solely on pursuing convenience in transportation and urban planning.
For all of us, this was our first visit to Iriomote Island. Beyond the insights we gained from the seminar and the talks, everything we saw on the way, the time we spent preparing for the seminar, and all the conversations we had will serve as valuable experiences for our future research and student lives.
We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Professor Kamiya, Professor Fukuda, and everyone involved for providing us with this opportunity.
[Nakamura]
