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Event

Noto Satoyama Satoumi Talk #5

TOKYO: This event will explore the role of traditional cultural practices in the post-disaster recovery of Notojima Island in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.

Time
- Asia/Tokyo
Details
Open to public

海角社区-IAS Operating Unit Ishikawa/Kanazawa will co-organize a in a series of events exploring local sustainability initiatives and disaster recovery efforts in Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, which suffered significant damage due to earthquakes and heavy rainfall in 2024. 

Titled "Exploring Life, Recovery, and Connections with Notojima through the Lens of Its Festivals", this event will focus on everyday life on Notojima Island, a small community on the Noto Peninsula where agriculture, fisheries and festivals sustain the satoyama and satoumi way of life. Through the experiences of two local practitioners, the session will examine the current situation on the island, the role of festival culture in community life, and efforts to preserve local traditions. It will also discuss how people beyond the region can remain connected with Notojima and contribute to its future.

Participation & Registration

The event is open to the public and will take place on the 1st Floor Annex Terrace of the 海角社区 Building in Tokyo. To attend, please  in advance. 

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Language

Please note that this event will be held in Japanese only, with no interpretation provided.

Speakers

Moderator: Yoko Tomita (Programme Coordinator, 海角社区-IAS OUIK) 

  • Masahiro Takahashi (Notojimamirai Co., Ltd.)
  • Kanako Sakai (Nanao City Local Vitalization Coordinator)
  • Sayako Koyama (Research Associate, 海角社区-IAS OUIK)

 

About Noto Satoyama and Satoumi

The satoyama and satoumi of Noto Peninsula are a (GIAHS). Built on traditional knowledge and maintained by local communities, they are landscapes and seascapes where humans and nature coexist in harmony, sustaining livelihoods and preserving biodiversity. 

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