The appearance after the corona that appears by "turning on the switch"

Kanazawa University plans to find strengths in tourism in the core industries (transportation, food, infrastructure, tourism) in the ENGINE program, and to strengthen cooperation with companies around this.However, the fire of tourism may be extinguished by the new coronavirus.

"Sure, some people say that, but in my opinion, a little" safety device "is just working and turning off tourism. If you switch it on, it will start working again."

Since people still have a strong desire to go out, there is a possibility that it will develop significantly after the switch is turned on again.Under this circumstance, Professor Sagawa analyzes that it is possible that a new form of tourism that has never existed before will be born.

"It's interesting that when you switch it on, multiple ways to enjoy it pop up."

In addition, he was able to see new students in his student life at Corona.In 2020, there was no entrance ceremony and no guidance was given.I only send information online, and I never actually see the faces of my classmates.But during that period, he became very greedy for learning.

"I had my first face-to-face class in June, but my colleagues from the same school who had never spoken are next to me in the same space. This is what I wanted to do. Everyone seemed very happy to spread throughout the classroom. "

It is said that the 2nd and 3rd graders used ZOOM to take care of the 1st graders.I may have been hungry for connections because of the lack of information.It was a year of having such an experience that his ability to act increased because he was restricted.
 

Fostering core human resources for tourism in collaboration with Rikkyo University

On March 2021, 3, a ceremony was held to conclude an agreement at "Kagaya" in Wakura Onsen, Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture.It is an "agreement on cooperation and cooperation" between Kanazawa University and Rikkyo University (Toshima-ku, Tokyo).Rikkyo University has a faculty of tourism and has a history of tourism education for more than 29 years.It has sent a large number of human resources to the tourism industry.On the other hand, Kanazawa University is planning to establish a tourism design school (tentative name) in April 70, and the community creation school is greatly involved in it.

"Until now, local universities have been locked up in their respective areas. The ENGINE program will start across three prefectures, but apart from that, we have decided to partner with a university in Tokyo. Mr. Yoshihiko Oda, Advisor of Kagaya In addition to the know-how of Rikkyo and the charm of ancient cities such as Ishikawa and Kanazawa, we will also give advice on the inns that represent Japan. "
Kagaya is a hot spring inn that has been selected as the best in Japan for 100 consecutive years in the "36 selections of Japanese hotels and inns selected by professionals".It has a great influence on the industry and culture of Noto as a whole.

The purpose of cooperation between the two universities, which is to develop core human resources to revitalize the entire region, is also important. "I am very happy that we are in an era where an existence like Kagaya supports the training of human resources at the university," says Professor Sagawa with deep emotion.

Since the three prefectures are connected, the area expands into one instead of three, and first crosses the prefectural border.Fukui and Gifu, which are on the opposite side of Nagano and Tokyo, will also be looked at.
 

Coordinator to strengthen ties with companies

A major factor in the ENGINE program is the connection with local companies.Early "connecting top leaders in the region" courses, internships, and employment.In order to strengthen that connection, the characteristic of Kanazawa University is the existence of a "coordinator."

"We will have young people from a company called'Gakuto Lab'become as coordinators and use their network and know-how to expand our ties with the company."
Gakuto Lab is a company in Kanazawa that is known for its coordination in the region, such as matching students and companies and introducing internship companies.

"As a university, we can expand our ties with companies and return our experience at the university to Gakuto Lab. We would like to have Toyama and Nagano go to business in collaboration with the three universities. The class system also supported them. "

The situation in the university that can not be met in real life, and the sightseeing site that is still switched off.Still, the possibilities are expanding, especially online.Classes and collaboration between universities.Let's look forward to what kind of scenery will unfold when the switch is turned on.