Day 2 : Sunday, 12th November 2017

“KYOTO HISTORY HUNT”

Kyoto History Hunt will be one of the unforgettable activities for participants. Participants will be divided into groups and will be given a challenge to make a video presentation about Japanese History.

The Places to be visited are:

1. KINKAKUJI TEMPLE (Golden Pavilion)

Kinkakuji (金閣寺, Golden Pavilion) is a Zen Temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Formally known as Rokuonji, the temple was the retirement villa of the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, and according to his will it became a Zen temple of the Rinzai sect after his death in 1408. Kinkakuji was the inspiration for the similarly named Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion), built by Yoshimitsu’s grandson, Ashikaga Yoshimasa, on the other side of the city a few decades later. Kinkakuji was built to echo the extravagant Kitayama culture that developed in the wealthy aristocratic circles of Kyoto during Yoshimitsu’s times. Each floor represents a different style of architecture.Kinkakuji is an impressive structure built overlooking a large pond, and is the only building left of Yoshimitsu’s former retirement complex. It has burned down numerous times throughout its history including twice during the Onin War, a civil war that destroyed much of Kyoto; and once again more recently in 1950 when it was set on fire by a fanatic monk. The present structure was rebuilt in 1955.

2. KIYOMIZUDERA

Kiyomizu-dera (清水寺), officially Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera (音羽山清水寺) is an independent Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto. The temple is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities) UNESCO World Heritage site. Kiyomizu-dera was founded in the early Heian Period. The temple was founded in 778 by Sakanoue no Tamuramaro, and its present buildings were constructed in 1633, ordered by the Tokugawa  Iemitsu. There is not a single nail used in the entire structure. It takes its name from the waterfall within the complex, which runs off the nearby hills. Kiyomizu means clear water, or pure water.

3. FUSHIMI INARI TAISHA

Fushimi Inari Taisha (伏見稲荷大社) is the head shrine of Inari, located in Fushimi-Ku, Kyoto, Japan. The shrine sits at the base of a mountain also named Inari which is 233 metres above sea level, and includes trails up the mountain to many smaller shrines which span 4 kilometers and takes approximately 2 hours to walk up.

Since early Japan, Inari was seen as the patron of business, and merchants and manufacturers have traditionally worshipped Inari. Each of the torii at Fushimi Inari Taisha is donated by a Japanese business. First and foremost, though, Inari is the god of rice. This popular shrine is said to have as many as 32,000 sub-shrines (bunsha (分社)) throughout Japan.

Day 3: Monday, 13th November 2017

COMPANY VISIT

The Participants will visit some of the top company in Kyoto, Japan and will be given a chance to understand more about the company and the business culture in Japan. At the end of this agenda, participants will be asked to upload their video presentation to the youtube. The companies to be visited are:

1. Bank of Japan (Kyoto Branch)

The Bank of Japan was established under the Bank of Japan Act (promulgated in June 1882) and began operating on October 10, 1882, as the nation's central bank. The Bank was reorganized on May 1, 1942 in conformity with the Bank of Japan Act (hereafter the Act of 1942), promulgated in February 1942. One of the biggest branch is in Kyoto with 70 employees and divided to 4 division.

 2. Coca-Cola Kyoto Plant

COCA-COLA WEST COMPANY, LTD, is one of the branches of Coca Cola Japan. One factory is located in the city of Kyoto. The company was established on December 20, 1960 with the number of employees by a total of about 10,000 people. Participants will get explanations concerning history of the founding of Coca – Cola and the establishment of Coca – Cola factory in Kyoto. In addition, the participants will be able to see the production process in Coca – Cola.

Day 4: Tuesday 14th November 2017

 Symposium and Closing Ceremony

The Symposium will be held in Urban Minami Kusatsu Hotel Hall, Kyoto. There will be speakers who will share their experience and knowledge about social, technology, culture and education in Japan. Some interesting topics are going to be discussed. The prespective of the speakres will be:

1. Technology Expert
2. Social and Culture Enthusiastic

Gion

Gion (祇園^?, ぎおん) is a district of Kyoto, Japan, originally developed in the Middle Ages, in front of Yasaka Shrine. The district was built to accommodate the needs of travelers and visitors to the shrine. It eventually evolved to become one of the most exclusive and well-known geisha districts in all of Japan.

Day 5: Wednesday, 15th November 2017

Check Out

Participants will need to Check out in advance before leaving the vineu