The paper has been acceptted (Kanika, Saizen)New!!
The following paper, co-authored by Kanika Bimrah (who graduated from LRP) and Prof. Saizen, has been accepted: Bimrah Kanika, Saizen Izuru, The evolution and decline of traditional water management systems: a case study of Jaipur, India. Water History, 2026. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12685-026-00386-z This study analyzes the evolution and decline of traditional water management systems in Jaipur, […]
The paper has been accepted (Aya, Asano, Saizen)
The following paper by Ms. Nur Hidayah DJAIMIN (Nick name; Aya), an alumni of LRP, has been accepted. Djaimin N.H.. Tokito M., Asano S., Saizen I. Salime Z. Evaluation of Sea Transportation Connectivity and its Impact on Economic Development in the Maluku Archipelago Area, Indonesia. Journal of the Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies, […]
Science Camp with Saijo High School from December 13 to 14, 2025.
A science camp was held with students of Ehime Prefectural Saijo High School in Saijo City. In the morning of the first day, a lecture was given at the Saijo City Regional Revitalization Center on the significance of learning locally. In the afternoon, the students visited the Senjo district of Saijo City, where they learned […]
Presentations at the Kyoto University International Symposium held in Bogor, Indonesia on December 2, 2025 (Prof. Saizen, Samsul)
At the Kyoto University International Symposium held at IPB University in Indonesia, Professor Saizen gave a keynote speech and first-year master's student Samsul gave a poster presentation. At IPB University, large posters about the symposium were put up in many places, and everyone laughed out loud, saying, "Oh, I'm in the poster!" Prof. Saizen used […]
Presentations in Rural Planning Association held in Yamagata University (Miyauchi-kun, Sakamoto-san (LRP Alumni), Tokito-sensei) in November 29, 2025.
At the Rural Planning Association Fall Conference held at Yamagata University, second-year master's student Miyauchi-kun, 2024 graduate Sakamoto-san, and Tokito-sensei presented their researches. Despite the surprisingly cold weather in Yamagata, where winter had arrived, LRP participants not only attended the conference but also enjoyed a post-conference drink (or was it a drinking party?). Miyauchi Y., […]
Short term study program from Royal Agriculture University (Nov. 16-22, 2025)
Fourteen students from the Royal University of Agriculture in Cambodia and faculty member Hor Sanara (LRP PhD graduate) visited the university for a short visit. In the morning of November 18, Professor Saizen gave a lecture on Japanese land use planning, the zoning system, and Kyoto's landscape conservation ordinance. In the afternoon, the students walked […]
Participation in the CRECET 20th Anniversary Symposium at Tsinghua University (Prof. Saizen, Nov. 14-15, 2025)
Prof. Saizen participated in a symposium celebrating the 20th anniversary of the founding of CRECET (Cooperative Research and Education Center for Environmental Technology) held at Tsinghua University in Shenzhen, China. On November 14th, we toured a water purification facility in Shenzhen and TENCENT, one of China's three largest IT companies. In Shenzhen, the water purification […]
Japan-Korea Rural Planning International Conference (Prof. Saizen, Nov. 6-7, 2025)
Prof. Saizen participated Japan-Korea Rural Planning International Conference held at University of Miyazaki. This conference is held every year by both Japan and Korea rural planning associations. The title was "Inheritance of rural traditional culture and sustainable community development" and participants discussed to solve problems induced by rural shrinking and aging society in both countries. […]
Rice harvesting on October 4, 2025
Some LRP members harvested rice at Hida, which was planted on May. The rice has grown well and its color is vibrant. However, we were worried about the weather. First, the rice was harvested by hand using a sickle, and then the harvested ears were tied together with straw, which was quite hard work. A […]
LRP Farewell party party on September 24, 2025
LRP farewell party was held on the date of GSGES graduation ceremony. Prof. Saizen gave the present and LRP family certificate to Dr. Kanika, who got Ph.D. degree from Kyoto university. Congratulations! Prof. Saizen gave the present and LRP family certificate to Dr. Roma, who got Ph.D. degree from Kyoto university. Congratulations! LRP member received […]