The Japanese society for Rich Community Renovation
The Society focuses on returning the essence of happiness to the origin of "people."
For those of us who live in after COVID-19, we aim to engage in activities and research to realize a " Rich Community" where we can pursue the original happiness.
Cooperating organizations to the Society (with legal personality)
Nonprofit Organization Corporation Food Tourism Research Institute
This NPO is for people who are interested in the local food culture.
We carry out projects providing hands-on events where you can experience the charm with your "heart" and "body".
The purpose is as follows.
・Understanding of local culture
・Coexistence of local life and natural environment
・Promotion of food education and emotional education
・Discovery of demand for local industry
・Contribution to regional economic revitalization and employment promotion by increasing the exchange population
Date of establishment:
October 5, 2011
Nonprofit Organization CorporationThe Power of REIWA Flowers Research Institute
This NPO is for people involved in unreasonable damage such as accidents and disasters, elderly people, children, and the people both inside and outside Japan who seek economic development under peace. The purpose is to carry out projects related to the pure development of people's "hearts" and to contribute to community development, international exchange, reconstruction support, children's emotional education, tourism promotion, and so on by utilizing the power of "Flowers" with infinite beauty and loveliness.
Date of establishment:
August 5, 2019 (The first year of Reiwa)
Nonprofit Organization Corporation THINKING about A Society With Plastic
This NPO is for the people both inside and outside Japan who live in a society surrounded by plastics,
aiming to "Think" both the positive and negative aspects of plastic, knowing the advantages of plastic, however, how to keep the environmental load of plastics down.
The purpose is to contribute to community development, environmental conservation, healthy development of children, and revitalization of economic activities.
Date of establishment
November 27, 2020
Cooperating organizations to the Society (no legal personality)
KUMAMOTO Food Tourism Research Institute
This research institute conducts activities to provide people who are interested in Kumamoto's food culture with hands-on events where they can experience their charm with their "heart" and "body".
The purpose is as follows.
・Understanding Kumamoto's culture
・Promoting food education and emotional education,
・Digging up demand for Kumamoto's industry
・Contribution to Kumamoto's economic revitalization and employment promotion by increasing the exchange population
Date of establishment:
November 7, 2019 (The first year of Reiwa)
KUMAMOTOTown Beautification Volunteer Association
The Society is to make Kumamoto's "town" beautiful with flowers and clean up with cleaning activities. From the aspect of landscape, we carry out projects related to nurturing people's "heart" purely, and aim to contribute to community renovation, environmental conservation, children's emotional education, tourism promotion, etc.
Date of establishment:
August 20, 2021 (Reiwa 3)
Flower and Food ODAWARA community renovation Association
The Society carries out projects to nurture people's "heart" from the landscape side by making the "town" of Odawara beautiful with flowers and by cleaning the "town" of Odawara with cleaning projects . For those who are interested in Odawara's food culture, we provide experience-based events where you can experience its charm with your "heart" and "body".
Date of establishment:
May 8, 2022 (Reiwa 4)
Officer
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Official Position |
Name |
Address |
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Chief Director |
Tokiya NITTA |
Tokai University (Shonan Campus) |
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Director |
Kanato KASHIMA | Japan University of Economics(Fukuoka Campus) |
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Auditor |
Rina Yamasaki |
Wakayama University (Faculty of Tourism), freshman (2nd-year student) |
Greetings from the Chair Director
Thank you for visiting the website of The Japanese society for Rich Community Renovation (hereinafter referred to as the Society). My name is Tokiya Nitta and I am the Chair Director of the Society. Thank you for your continued support.
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our living environment and lifestyle. Until now, the way of life that depended on "things and money" for happiness was brilliantly blown away by the corona crisis. As we live in the After Corona, it is important to pursue the original happiness by reviewing the essence of happiness and intending to return to the origin of "people". This is the motivation for launching the Society.
This pandemic, from the modern history of each country obsessed with "things and money", coupled with the progress of the information revolution, may have opened the history of humankind on a global scale, centered on environmental issues and the happiness of "people."
It is no exaggeration to say that we are alive during the changing times.
The following organizations that carry out important activities for us living in After Corona are cooperating with the Society.
Cooperating organizations to the Society (with legal personality)
(1) Nonprofit Organization Corporation
Food Tourism Research Institute
(2) Nonprofit Organization Corporation
The Power of REIWA Flowers Research Institute
(3) Nonprofit Organization Corporation
THINKING about A Society With Plastic
Cooperating organizations to the Society (no legal personality)
(1) KUMAMOTO Food Tourism Research Institute
(2) KUMAMOTO Town Beautification Volunteer Association
(3) Flower and Food ODAWARA community renovation Association
For details on each organization, please visit the introduction page, but what all organizations have in common is that "people" are the main constituents. It seems natural that "people" are the main constituents, however, this crisis made us aware of that. It is a society that is free from "things and money".
The purpose of this society is to engage in activities and research to realize a "Rich Community" where "people" can take the lead in pursuing the original happiness. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
June 1, 2021 (3rd year of Reiwa)
On the day of the establishment of the "The Japanese society for Rich Community Renovation".
*Amendments and Postscripts May 18, 2022
At Suizenji Jojuen, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto.
Taken on June 1, 2021(The 3rd.year of Reiwa)
Profile
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The Japanese society for Rich Community Renovation |
Chair Director |
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Tokai University Shonan Campus |
Associate Professor |
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NPO Corporation Food Tourism Research Institute |
President |
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NPO Corporation The Power of REIWA Flowers Research Institute |
President |
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NPO Corporation THINKING about A Society With Plastic |
President |
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KUMAMOTO Food Tourism Research Institute |
Representative |
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KUMAMOTO Town Beautification Volunteer Association Flower and Food ODAWARA community renovation Association |
Representative Representative
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Notice to members
* Based on this association, we are planning to establish the "General Incorporated Association The Japanese society for Rich Community Renovation"(Headquarter: Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture) after June 2022.
The Society is scheduled to continue as it is as the "The Japanese society for Rich Community Renovation "(Headquarter: Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture).
(Noted on May 18, 2022.)
Let's turn garbage into art and revive it! Think about the power of art.
A study group that remotely connects Kumamoto, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Shizuoka, Kanagawa, and Tokyo
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2022, 14:00 to 15:30
Venue: Kumamoto Prefectural Community Center Parea
[Order of the formula]
13:30 open
14:00 zoom connection start
Moderator: Yuka Ozawa (3rd year Faculty of Agriculture, Tokai University)
14:00 Opening Remarks Chairman Tokiya Nitta (Tokai University Shonan Campus)
14:05 [Part 1]
Lecture About the significance of "garbage art"
①Kaoru Nagata (Faculty of Fine Arts, Sojo University)
② Using mobile apps to reduce waste
Kanato Kashima (Japan University of Economics, Fukuoka Campus)
③“Discarded flowers” & “Plastic waste” ⇒Using art to say “Arigato”
Tokiya Nitta (Tokai University Shonan Campus)
14:40 End Break (10 minutes)
14:50 zoom connection start
Moderator: Yuka Ozawa
14:50 Opening Remarks (Part 2)
Chairman Tokiya Nitta
14:55 [Part 2]
socialize remotely
Coordinator: Kanato Kashima (Japan University of Economics, Fukuoka Campus)
15:25 Closing Remarks
Chairman Tokiya Nitta
Commemorative photo (Kumamoto venue)
The study group held on September 8, 2022 was reported by the "West Japan Newspaper（Nishinippon Shimbun)" with the title of "Heavy rain damage in Hitoyoshi, Residents talk, also published online
And in this article, the thoughts of the students were shared.Students from China (Japanese Department of Hebei International Studies Univ.), Indonesia, and South Korea participated online. An international student from Nepal (Japan University of Economics) said, "Floods occur frequently in Nepal, so hearing Hitoyoshi made me think that I should take action for my own country."
The study group held on September 8, 2022 was reported by the "Kumamoto Daily Newspaper" with the title of "Event considering town development and disaster prevention"
Commemorative photo
Thinking about the challenges of community development and disaster prevention as we recover from the heavy rains of July 2nd year of Reiwa
〜Study group remotely connecting with Hitoyoshi City in the disaster area〜
Date: September 8, 2022 (Thursday) 14:00 to 15:30.
Venue: Kumamoto Prefectural Community Center Parea
[Order of the formula]
14:00 zoom connection start Moderator: Yuka Ozawa (3rd year student, Faculty of Agriculture, Tokai University)
Chairman: Tokiya Nitta (Tokai University, Shonan Campus)
14:00 Opening Remarks
14:05 [Part 1] Panel discussion
“July 2nd year of Reiwa heavy rain”
Panelist
Himawari-tei CEO Setsu Honda
Fumihito Shimoda, Representative Employee of Yamatoichi Sake Brewery
Tsuneyasu Takeuchi, Head of Reconstruction Support Section, Hitoyoshi City Hall
Coordinator: Tokiya Nitta ~14:40
Break (10 minutes) 14:50 Zoom connection start
Moderator: Yuka Ozawa
14:50 Opening remarks (Part 2) Chairman Tokiya Nitta
14:55 [Part 2] Remote exchange with Hitoyoshi City in the disaster area
Coordinator: Kanato Kashima (Japan University of Economics, Fukuoka Campus)
15:25 Closing Remarks Chairman Tokiya Nitta
Commemorative photo (Kumamoto venue)
[SDGs enlightenment] No Littering garbage and cigarettes !
Remote study group connecting Kumamoto, Fukuoka, Aichi, Shizuoka and Tokyo
Date: February 19, 2022 (Sat)
Venue: Kumamoto Prefectural Community Center Parea
This study group held a study meeting on February 19, 2022 at Kumamoto Prefectural Community Center Parea in Chuo-ku, Kumamoto. The study group was held remotely connecting Fukuoka, Aichi, Shizuoka, Kanagawa, and Tokyo, and about 30 people participated, including high school students, university students, and graduate students from Kumamoto and Shizuoka.
The lecture consists of two parts. Tokiya Nitta, the chair director of JRCR, gave a greeting and explained the purpose of establishing JRCR, saying, "The corona crisis has completely changed our living environment and lifestyle. Until now, the way of life that relied on "things and money" for happiness has been blown away by the corona disaster. For those of us who live in the after-corona world, it has become important to pursue true happiness by reviewing the essence of happiness and intending to return to the origins of "people."
Dr. Hisayuki Mototake (veterinarian) made use of his experience to give a lecture titled "Knowledge and Attitudes for a Healthy Life."
Kanato Kashima (Director of JRCR) gave a lecture on the theme of "Possibilities of Sustainable Tourism Utilizing Gamification." He introduced what sustainable tourism is, how it relates to the SDGs, and examples of sustainable tourism education that he is working on in a university seminar.
Prof. Tokiya Nitta gave a lecture titled "Comparative Examination of Ordinances Prohibiting and Preventing 'Littering' - Exploring Problems".
Otawa (Executive Director of NPO Food Tourism Research Institute), a member of Tokyo, said, "Regarding cigarette littering, the accumulation of small things leads to the landscape, and it is important to preserve the landscape, even if it is little by little."
Tetsuya Oshima, a member of Aichi Prefecture (director of the NPO Food Tourism Research Institute and manager of the Nagoya office) said, "In Nagoya, we are steadily carrying out activities and holding events related to road tourism and restaurant culture. "Exploring the appeal of the Tokaido Local cuisine Toyota Goheimochi", please participate and spread the word."
Shizuoka member Mao Kawachi (2nd year student at Shizuoka Kita High School) participated in an exchange meeting hosted by the NPO The Power of Reiwa Flowers Research Institute (Headquarters: Kumamoto City, Chairman: Tokiya Nitta), and was interviewed by the media. Kawachi said, "While communicating with Prof. Nitta, we are picking up trash in Shizuoka Station, and at school, we are also involved in local bazaar activities. We will continue to dispose of trash through these community development activities.
Kumamoto member Seiji Ikegami (Director of Honmyo-ji Kato Kiyomasa Memorial Museum) said, "I was born in Shizuoka. I am very happy and grateful to hear that people in Shizuoka are involved in environmental beautification activities such as "eradication of littering." I hope that the bond between Kumamoto and Shizuoka will continue to deepen.”
Fukuoka member Kaoru Tsukamoto (2nd year, Kashima Seminar, Department of Commerce(Japan University of Economics) said, "I have thought about increasing the number of trash cans in the city as a measure to eliminate littering and there is a security problem and it is a difficult issue.”
Yuka Ozawa, a member of Kumamoto (2nd year, Faculty of Agriculture, Tokai University Kumamoto Campus), made a presentation on the following efforts as a director and vice-representative of a cooperating organization of this association, and expressed her future aspirations for "town development". and so on.
・Heisei sweets survey
・Machizukuri Shimbun "Takeout Survey"
・Yell for reconstruction “Making colored paper”
・Prayer event for the 5th anniversary of the Kumamoto earthquake
・Gathering of flowers and sweets
・Making flower beds with children
・Cooking class (recipes created during the COVID-19 crisis)
・Sightseeing beautification activities
The lecturers actively exchanged opinions with the high school students (Kumamoto West) who visited the venue.
Finally, Prof.Tokiya Nitta said, "I am grateful that we were able to hold a remote study group in the corona crisis. In particular, high school students participated, not only high school students in Shizuoka, but also in Kumamoto. The high school students can understand the information about today's workshop from the leaflet, and thank you for participating. "
Commemorative photo (* Some images have been processed to protect privacy)
The chair director of JRCR was reported by the TOWN NEWS!
August 20, 2022
Prof. Tokiya Nitta, the founder of the Odawara Volunteer Group “Flower and Food Odawara Town Development Association”
Lives in Higashimachi, Odawara City, 58 years old
Provide opportunities for social participation
“We have to put volunteers in the economic gears.” While teaching as an associate professor at Tokai University, he also serves as a representative of six NPO corporations and organizations, and thinks about the structure of the economy. He continues his activities with the idea that he can commercialize the feeling of satisfaction and the connection with people through volunteering.
He moved to Odawara in April this year. He soon established the 'Flower and Food Odawara Community Development Association' to provide a place where volunteers can experience his tier casually. Currently, Misanga is made twice a month in the city. They will be sold and the proceeds will be donated to children receiving treatment for childhood cancer. Based on his experience so far, he said, "If you put too much effort into it, it won't last." Students, working adults, and even some people who participate to make friends or reintegrate into society.
Born in Ujina, Hiroshima Prefecture. He grew up about four kilometers from the atomic bombing site. In an area where peace studies are popular, he recalls, "Looking back, this experience may have been at the root of his current activities." After graduating from college, he began studying economics with the application of statistics in graduate school while teaching mathematics in high school. In 1998, he entered Tokai University. In addition to lecturing on regional economics and community development, he also participated as an advisor to a council for attracting tourism. The turning point for him came in 2016, when he experienced the Kumamoto Earthquake while enrolled at the Kumamoto Campus. Seeing victims stand up, he said, "It changed my outlook on life. I felt the importance of helping each other." Since then, volunteering has become a staple of his life.
Speaking of Odawara, "Isn't it famous for Uirouri (outdoor sale）and pickled plums, which also appear in 'Tokai dochu hizakurige'(a humorous adventure story of 2 men who travel along the Tokaido highway on a pilgrimage to Ise shrine in Edo period) " As you walk through the town, imagine the old scenery. Sales of “volunteer tours”, where visitors can participate in beautification activities while experiencing history and food, are not far away.
We will hold a study group on community development after the Hitoyoshi heavy rain damage using the support (subsidy) money from the Kyushu Regional Planning Association!
May 25, 2022
The following letter is from General Incorporated Association) Kyushu Regional Planning
About the selection result of 2022 supported projects
The Kyushu Regional Planning Association contributes to the development of the region and the realization of a safe and prosperous life for the people through projects aimed at the use, maintenance or conservation of national land, the prevention of disasters, and the publicity and dissemination of construction technology. We have been supporting public interest projects conducted by individuals and groups that carry out various activities related to dams, water resources, and related community development.
In 2022, during the period from December 17, 2021 to February 25, 2022, we conducted a general public offering for each project related to dam water resources and related community development.
Since then, the Public Service Committee, which consists of academic experts, has selected the projects to be supported, and this time, we have supported 20 projects for "regional revitalization" and 4 projects for the investigation and research activity department. We are pleased to inform you that we have decided to
FY2022 Adopted project for support (activities such as regional revitalization)
The Japanese society for Rich Community Renovation
Thinking about the challenges of community development and disaster prevention as we recover from the heavy rains of July 2nd year of Reiwa
Professor Nitta has been asked to write the history of Takamori Town (Tourism, commerce and industry). The progress will be published in the "Journal of JRCR".
The Japanese society for Rich Community Renovation (JRCR)
Establishment Commemorative Remote Lecture
Date and time: July 22, 3rd year of Reiwa (Thu., Marine Day) 14:00 ~15:30.
Venue: Kumamoto Prefectural Exchange Center PAREA (Kumamoto).
Remote exchange from Kumamoto to Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Nagoya, Shizuoka, and Tokyo.
Order of ceremony
13:30 Opening
"Part 1"
"Community Renovation" utilizing ICT (Information and Communication Technology)
Commemorative photo (Kumamoto venue). 14:10 zoom connection will start.
Moderator: Yuka Ozawa
(2nd year student, Faculty of Agriculture, Tokai University)
14:10 Greetings from the Chair Director. Explanation of the purpose of establishment.
Moderator: Tokiya Nitta
(Tokai University Kumamoto Campus)
14:15 Lectures part I
①"How Communication should be in the DX era?"
Director of JRCR: Kanoto Kashima (Japan University of Economics Fukuoka Campus)
②" "Information sharing, empathy, smart city Takamori Town"
Deputy Mayor:Shinichiro Hattori (Takamori-cho, Aso-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture)
14:35 Exchange of opinions with various places.
14:50 Part I Closing remarks.
Break
Part 2
“To commemorate the 38th National Urban Greening Kumamoto Fair"
Community Renovation with flowers
15:00 zoom connection will start.
Moderator: Yuka Ozawa
15:00 Lectures parts Ⅱ
①"Possibilities of 'Community Renovation 'using flowers"
Chair director of JRCR: Tokiya Nitta (Tokai University Kumamoto Campus)
②"National Urban Greening Kumamoto Fair & Flower and Green 'Community Renovation ' "
Secretariat Chief: Yasuhiro Nagano (38th National Urban Greening Kumamoto Fair Executive Committee)
Moderator: Tokiya Nitta (Tokai University Kumamoto Campus)
15:20 Exchange of opinions with various places.
15:40 Part Ⅱ Closing remarks by the chair director
On July 22, 3rd year of Reiwa (Thursday / Marine Day), we held a "Remote Lecture to commemorate the establishment of the The Japanese society for Rich Community Renovation (JRCR)" at the Kumamoto Prefectural Exchange Center Parea (Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City).
On the day of the event, the members attempted remote exchanges from Kumamoto to Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Nagoya, Shizuoka, and Tokyo, and were interviewed by newspaper companies, which was a great success.
We look forward to your continued guidance and support in the future.
Secretariat of The Japanese society for Rich Community Renovation (JRCR)
"Kumamoto Economy" (September 2021 issue) introduced the lecture to commemorate the establishment of JRCR.
Contents of The newspaper articles
On July 22, The Japanese society for Rich Community Renovation(Chairman Tokiya Nitta) held a commemorative lecture at the Kumamoto Prefectural Community Center Parea in Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City. The lecture was held remotely connecting Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Nagoya, Shizuoka and Tokyo, and was attended by about 30 people. Mr. Kanato Kashima, a lecturer at the Fukuoka Campus of Japan University of Economics who is also a director of the study group, Mr. Shinichiro Hattori, deputy mayor of Takamori Town, and Mr. Yasuhiro Nagano, who is the secretariat of the National Urban Greening Kumamoto Fair Executive Committee, use examples of community development. gave a lecture. Chairman Nitta said, "I hope it will lead to excitement for opening up the post-corona era."
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Dr. Tokiya Nitta, Associate Professor
"Food" Culture and Economics Laboratory
4-1-1 Kitakaname, Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture 252-1292
Education Development Research Center Tokai University Shonan Campus
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