#Japan #Fukuoka #Sustainable Future #Fukuoka Event #Japan-China Forum

The 8th Japan-China Future Creation Forum

The 8th Japan-China Future Creation Forum, themed 'The Environment and Us', will take place for the first time in Fukuoka on October 25, 2025. This forum follows the 5th edition held in Tokyo in September last year and is organized by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation alongside Kyushu University’s Graduate School of Agriculture and the Japan Science Association.

This event commemorates the 50th anniversary of the normalization of Japan-China diplomatic relations. It aims to bring together students from both countries to collaboratively explore solutions for societal challenges through engaging workshops. By attending specialized lectures, conducting fieldwork, and participating in group activities, young participants will gain valuable insights into each other’s perspectives and values, paving the way for future cooperation.

Forum Highlights

• - Date & Time: October 25, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• - Venue: Imazu Community Center, Nagahama Coast, Kyushu University Ito Campus

During the forum, participants will tackle pressing environmental issues and envision the future landscape of tourism and environmental conservation over the next decade. The goal is to consolidate ideas and share them in presentations, thereby highlighting the vital role of youth collaboration in addressing these challenges.

Who Can Participate?

This forum invites:

• - University and graduate students, as well as young researchers, regardless of nationality or major.
• - Japanese students wishing to practice Chinese, and international students interested in Japanese.
• - Individuals able to attend the entire program.
• - Those keen on exploring the potential for Japan-China cooperation in the future.

The forum promises to be a nurturing ground for innovative ideas and deep cross-cultural understanding among participants from both nations.

Media Coverage

Media personnel are welcome to cover various activities, including lectures, fieldwork, and presentation results. If coverage is desired, please indicate 'Japan-China Future Creation Forum Coverage Request' in the email subject line and include the following information:
1. Your full name (all names if multiple)
2. Company name
3. Equipment (such as photo, video)

It is also acceptable to join the coverage partway through.

Related Links

For more information about the 8th Japan-China Future Creation Forum, please refer to the following links:

• - Participant Recruitment Page
• - Kyushu University Participant Page

Previous Forum Information

To gain insight into past events, please explore the reports and videos from the 7th Japan-China Future Creation Forum concerning future life, education, and culture via the following links:

• - Forum Report Part 1
• - Forum Report Part 2
• - Cherry Tree Planting Event
• - YouTube Short Video of the 7th Forum
• - YouTube Short Video of the Cherry Tree Planting at Renmin University

About Sasakawa Peace Foundation

Founded in 1986 to promote international exchange and cooperation, the Sasakawa Peace Foundation is involved in various initiatives, including personal exchanges and educational activities, particularly through its Japan-China Friendship Fund established in 1989.

For more information about the foundation, visit Sasakawa Peace Foundation.