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Rural Futures Institute to Host Tour with Japanese Innovators
Nebraska Ag Connection - 10/17/2017

Rural communities in Japan and the United States face similar challenges such as recruitment and retention of young people, decline of primary and local industries and sustainability of natural resources. Similarly, entrepreneurial leaders in both countries are thinking and acting boldly to identify and build on resources to develop creative, strategic solutions.

In partnership with Japan Society, based in New York City, N.Y., the Rural Futures Institute (RFI) at the University of Nebraska will host five Japanese entrepreneurs and community leaders for a panel discussion entitled, "A Thriving Rural Future in Japan and the United States." This free, public event is 3 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, 1505 S Street. A reception will follow from 4:30 - 6 p.m.

Panelists and guests will explore alternative models, best practices and strategies for creating resilient and vibrant rural communities of the future. Panelists from Japan include:

- Atsuhisa Emori, Taberu Journal League in Hanamaki, Iwate

- Kenji Hayashi, FoundingBase in Tsuwano, Shimane

- Ryoko Sato, Ehime University in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture

- Tsuyoshi Sekihara, Kamiechigo Yamazato Fan Club; Joestu, Niigata Prefecture

- Junichi Tamura, Next Commons Lab in Tono, Iwate Prefecture

The panel will be moderated by Connie Reimers-Hild, Ph.D., RFI Associate Executive Director and Chief Futurist.

This is one of two public forums to be hosted in the U.S. during a two-year funded project received by Japan Society and Japan NPO Center, located in Tokyo. Through RFI, the University of Nebraska is the only higher education institution from the United States involved.

On Oct. 28 RFI leadership will take the guests to Nebraska City, Neb., to tour the Kimmel Education & Research Center, Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard and BCom Solutions. They will also visit Auburn, Neb., to tour Nemaha County Hospital.

Overall, the project seeks to build leadership capacity and consolidate lessons and learning from efforts to revitalize small towns and rural areas in the U.S.-Japan context.


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