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[Call for Participants] The Second Session of the Glocal Human Resource Development Course Will Be Held
"Connecting Mie to the World through Inbound Tourism"—Discovering Global Opportunities by Showcasing Mie’s Unique Tourism Resources—
ICETT is holding the "Glocal Human Resource Development Course" over a total of three sessions, commissioned by Mie Prefecture.
The purpose of the Glocal Human Resources Development Course is to provide opportunities for young people connected with Mie Prefecture to enhance their international awareness and perspective, and to broaden their horizons to the world. The course aims to broaden the international perspectives of young people who will shape the future of Mie Prefecture and contribute to the development of Glocal human resources.
In the second session,"Connecting Mie to the World through Inbound Tourism; Discovering Global Opportunities by Showcasing Mie’s Unique Tourism Resources"With this theme in mind, we will visit Mikimoto Pearl Island in Toba City, Mie Prefecture.
In this course, participants will visit the Kokichi Mikimoto Memorial Museum and the Pearl Museum, and attend a demonstration by female divers (ama) to deepen their understanding of the history of pearl cultivation and ama culture. They will also gain insight into the foresight and pioneering spirit of Kokichi Mikimoto, who succeeded in the world's first pearl cultivation, introduced Japanese pearls to the world, and developed them into a global brand. Participants will also learn about initiatives to attract international tourists by leveraging local tourism resources, the importance of cross-cultural understanding, and consideration for the marine environment, allowing them to reexamine the appeal and strengths of Mie Prefecture from the perspective of international visitors. Furthermore, through a hands-on experience making hand cream using ingredients derived from pearl cultivation, they will deepen their understanding of efforts to utilize local resources in a sustainable manner.
We hope that this course will provide participants with an opportunity to rediscover the charm and strengths of Mie Prefecture, gain a deeper understanding of the connections between the region and the world, and broaden their horizons as individuals with a glocal mindset..
"I love Mie!" "I'm interested in the global world!" Those experiences will broaden your horizons are waiting for you.
We look forward to receiving your applications!
Outline of Implementation
- Workshop Date and Time: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Location Visited: Mikimoto Pearl Island (1-7-1 Toba, Toba City)
- Meeting Time and Location: We will travel to Mikimoto Pearl Island on a free shuttle bus arranged by the secretariat.
When registering, please select the meeting location where you would like to board.
① 9:45 a.m. Near Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station
② 11:10 a.m. Around Tsu Station
③ 12:30 p.m. Around Ise City Station
④ 1:10 p.m. Around Toba Station
*For details, ICETT will send an email to registered participants.
Please make sure to set up your email settings in advance so that you can receive emails from the sender's email address (kensyuu@icett.or.jp).
*Transportation expenses to the meeting place are to be paid by the participants.
*Please bring your own lunch. You may eat and drink on the shuttle bus.
*Estimated time of dismissal*
Around 4:45 p.m. around Toba Station, around 5:20 p.m. near Ise-shi Station,
Around 6:35 p.m. around Tsu Station; around 7:50 p.m. around Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station - Workshop Speakers (Tentative):
Mr. Noboru Shibahara, Director, Mikimoto Pearl Island Co., Ltd. - Facilities to Visit and Activities (Tentative):
Kikuchika Mikimoto Memorial Hall, Pearl Museum, Ama Diving Demonstration, Hand Cream Making Workshop - Eligibility: High school students and young people under the age of 35 with ties to Mie Prefecture
*Individuals whose current residence, place of birth, school they currently attend, alma mater, or place of employment is in Mie Prefecture - Number of applicants: about 30 people
- Entrance fee: Free
- How to Apply: Please apply via the URL below.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/whYuvfZ5WU
(The application form can also be accessed via the 2D code in the leaflet.)
Brochure PDF - Application Deadline: Friday, October 30, 2026
*If the capacity is reached, registration will close on a first-come, first-served basis.
Organized by: International Strategy and Promotion Division, Department of Policy Planning, Mie Prefectural Government
Contact (Secretariat): International Center for Environmental Technology Transfer (ICETT)
tel:059-329-3500 (Main Number)
Email: kensyuu@icett.or.jp
Contacts: Tobise, Ohno
You can view photos from this year's first session and last year's sessions here.
