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HKU students help promote the recovery of the Japanese tourism industry

26 May 2011

 

Thirteen student members of the University of Hong Kong's Japanese Society, A.A.H.K.U.S.U., paid a five-day visit to Japan from May 24 to 28 as part of an initiative to support the country's tourism industry following the deadly March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

During their stay in Japan, the students visited Keio University in Tokyo, as well as various places of interest in Hokkaido, in a bid to encourage visitors to return to areas that, although distant from those impacted by the disaster, have seen tourist numbers plummet.

Media representatives are cordially invited to attend a post-trip briefing with three student participants, including Ms. Echo Chan, Chairperson of the Japanese Society, as well as Dr. Yoshiko Nakano and Ms. Willa To. The students will share their experiences and give an account of their exchanges with Japanese students.

Details are as follows:

Date: May 30, 2011 (Monday)
Time: 12:00 noon
Venue: Rom 902, Knowles Building, HKU

Details of the visit to Japan are provided below:
ANA-HKU Japanese Society Smile Japan Initiative

Duration: May 24 to 28, 2011 (5 days/4 nights)
Destinations:
Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru, Furano (lavender farm),
Asahikawa (Asahiyama Zoo), Shirogane hot springs
Tokyo: Keio University, Asakusa
Participants: 13 Committee Members of the Japanese Society, A.A.H.K.U.S.U.
(All first year students who are majoring in Japanese Studies.)
Dr. Yoshiko Nakano, Associate Professor in Japanese Studies, University of Hong Kong
Ms. Willa To, All Nippon Airways staff member

Media enquiries, please contact: Mr Cyrus Chan, Events Coordinator, Faculty of Arts, HKU (Tel: 2219 4984, email: cyrusc@hku.hk).