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Ocean and Lighthouse Summit Symposium

On October 21, 2025, the Ocean Culture Creation Forum will host the "Ocean and Lighthouse Summit Symposium" as a pre-event for the "Ocean and Lighthouse Week" starting on November 1. This event, aimed at illuminating the theme "Good Winds Were Blowing: Lighthouse Time", will feature Takushi Izawa, a renowned quiz player, alongside seven distinguished experts from various fields. The focus will be on how to enjoy maritime experiences, ways to spend time around lighthouses, and presenting new perspectives on visiting lighthouses through the lens of travel, tourism, psychology, and community development.

Traditionally held during the Ocean and Lighthouse Week, this year's symposium aims to raise awareness prior to the week by presenting a variety of discussions. The goal is to envision a future connecting people through lighthouses that act as gateways to the sea. This event is part of the Japan Foundation's "Ocean and Japan Project" to ensure enriching and beautiful seas for future generations.

Event Details

Name: Ocean and Lighthouse Summit Symposium
Date and Time: October 21, 2025 (Tuesday) from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Organizer: Ocean Culture Creation Forum
Co-organizers: Japan Foundation, Japan Coast Guard

Program Overview:
(Please note that the program may change in the future)
1. Opening Talk: New Travel Forms Guided by Sea Winds - Updates on Lighthouse Experiences
2. Theme 1: "Sea Wind Travelers Heading for Lighthouses"
3. Theme 2: "#LighthouseTime - Efforts to Update Ocean Experiences"

Venue: TOKYO FM Hall (1-7 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
Access: 3 minutes on foot from Hanzomon Station (Exits 1, 2, 6) and 6 minutes from Kojimachi Station (Exits 1, 2) on the Yurakucho Line

Speakers

(Topics may change as well)

• - Opening Talk: Mitsuyuki Umino, Executive Director of the Japan Foundation’s Ocean Business Division, and Takushi Izawa
• - Theme 1 Presenters: Mayoko Mienoshi (Chairperson, Green Slow Mobility Association), Sen-chan (Video Creator), Koji Nakamura (Deputy Director of Research at Hokkaido Development Technology Center) with Takushi Izawa as guest navigator.
• - Theme 2 Presenters: Yoshito Naito (Visiting Professor at Rissho University), Asami Kubo (Weather Forecaster and Disaster Prevention Specialist), and Fumiko Yamauchi (Travel Writer) with Takushi Izawa as guest navigator.

MC: Junko Mori (Freelance Announcer)
Capacity: 180 participants
Participation Fee: Free
How to Participate: Fill in the application form here
Application Deadline: October 5, 2025 (Sunday) at 23:59
Note: Applications may close earlier if the capacity is reached. An online real-time stream will be available (no prior registration required). Further details will be released by mid-October on the official website of the Ocean and Lighthouse Summit.
Ocean and Lighthouse Summit Official Website

The symposium is a highlight of the broader "Ocean and Lighthouse Project" initiatives, which will also include a joint research meeting on October 20 from 15:00 to 19:00 and a mid-term report meeting on October 21 from 15:00 to 18:00. More information about these programs will be announced later.

About the Ocean Culture Creation Forum

Name: Ocean Culture Creation Forum
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The Ocean and Lighthouse Project recognizes how humans and the sea have been interlinked through time and space, facilitated by lighthouses that serve as vital navigational aids. This project aims to delve into the significance of lighthouses, excavate regional maritime memories, and connect various regions and industries. It seeks to create new maritime experiences with lighthouses at their core as part of the larger Japan Foundation initiatives to preserve maritime culture for future generations.

About the Japan Foundation's Ocean and Japan Project

The ocean is a source of livelihood and tranquility for many, inspiring creativity and connection. In light of environmental deterioration affecting these waters, the Japan Foundation leads initiatives encouraging all citizens, especially children, to view the ocean as a personal matter and to engage actively in preserving it for the future. More Information