On November 4, 2018, a symposium on one of the Globally Important Agricultural heritage System (GIAHS) sites, the Nishi-Awa steep-slope land agriculture system, was held at the Meiji University.
| Title: | Origin of Japanese agriculture: The Nishi-Awa steep-slope land agriculture system |
| Date: | November 4, 2018 |
| Venue: | Liberty tower, Surugadai Campus, Meiji University |
| Sponsor: | Meiji University, Tokushima University, Tokushima Prefecture |
Program
<Lectures>
Keynote speech 1: What is Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)?
By Mr. Akira Nagata (UNU-IAS）
Keynote speech 2 : What is the Nishi-Awa Steep-Slope Land Agriculture System?
By Professor Naoki Naito (Tokushima University)
<Panel discussion>
Coordinator: Professor Tamotsu Takemoto (Vice-president and Professor, School of Agriculture, Meiji University)
Panelists: Mr. Nagata(UNU-IAS）, Pro. Naito (Tokushima University), Mr. Takashi Sakae (Representative Director, AWA-RE), Mr. Masahito Oshima (Tokushima Tsurugisan Global Agricultural Heritage Promotion Council Secretariat; Officer at the Tsurugi town government office)
