The 27th JASID Spring Conference

Field Training Program (Excursion) Announcement

The Japan Society for International Development (JASID) 27th Spring Conference will organize a field trip (excursion) on Sunday, June 28, as outlined below.

  1. Objective
    To learn about the practices of the Transition town movement, which promotes living in connection with all forms of life on Earth under the motto: “What truly matters is found close to home.”
  2. Destination
    Transition Town Fujino (Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture)
    https://ttfujino.net/ttfujino/
  3. Date and Time
    Sunday, June 28, 10:00–17:30 (tentative)
  4. Capacity
    20 participants (including 2 accompanying organizing committee members)
  5. Participation Fee
    JPY 5,000
    (Includes lunch prepared with locally produced organic vegetables in Fujino and transportation by microbus from Fujino Station. Transportation costs from participants’ nearest station to Fujino Station are not included and must be covered individually.)
  6. Application and Payment Deadline
    The earlier of:
    - When capacity (20 participants) is reached,  or
    - Sunday, May 17
    If payment is not completed by May 17, participation will be canceled.
  7. Tentative Schedule
    09:30 Arrive at Fujino Station (JR Chuo Line), meet in front of the ticket gate, walk to Fujino Central Community Center
    10:00–10:30 Orientation and self-introductions (Fujino Central Community Center)
    10:30–11:00 Introduction to Transition Fujino
    11:00–12:00 Community currency “Yorozuya”
    12:10–13:10 Lunch (boxed meal)
    13:20–14:20 Fujino Electric Power
    14:30–15:30 Small House on Earth, Q&A
    16:00–17:00 Eco-village “Yuruyuru”
    17:30 Dismissal at Fujino Station
  8. Notes
    (1) Cancellation Policy
    No refunds will be issued after application and payment are completed. In case of cancellation due to organizer circumstances or unavoidable events, the full fee will be refunded.
    (2) Luggage Restrictions
    Large luggage such as suitcases is not allowed. Please use coin lockers at major stations before arriving. Note that Fujino Station does not have coin lockers.
    (3) Further Information
    Detailed information, including emergency contact details, will be sent via email in June using the email addresses registered through Confit.
    (4) Note for non-Japanese speakers: Please also note that this excursion will be conducted in Japanese language. If needed, members from organizing committee will make best efforts to translate some key information, but they also need to attend other logistical matters. Therefore, it is requested that non-Japanese speaking participants use their own device for translation.