The 8thInternational Symposiumon Primatology and Wildlife Science

Date
26th (TUE) - 28th (THU)
September, 2017

Venue
Visitor Center, Japan Monkey Centre,
INUYAMA

Symposium Venue

Lunch Spot

Japan Monkey Centre
Museum and Zoo for Nonhuman Primates 60+ Different Species,
900+ Individuals

The Japan Monkey Centre (JMC) is a registered museum responsible for producing
the journal Primates - the oldest English-language Primatology journal. JMC also runs
a unique zoo, specializing in nonhuman primates, housing over 900 individuals
representing 60+ different species.
▼ADMISSION PRICES
Adult: 600 yen
Members visit for free: By becoming a member of the Japan Monkey Centre, you get free admission to the JMC
for a whole year, including free parking.
MAP①① Visitor Center: Symposium Venue
Experienced staff are always on-hand to tell visitors about the JMC and to answer any questions. We haveinformation displays and also taxidermist specimens and skeletons of nonhuman primates. We hold special
exhibitions on a wide variety of different themes.
MAP②② Madagascar House
This outdoor enclosure is in the form of an island ringed by a deep moat, allowing the inhabitants to roam
freely. Living on the island-enclosure are three different species of lemurs found in the wild only in Madagascar:brown lemurs, black lemurs, and ruffed lemurs.
MAP③③ South American House
Here you can see the tiny Callitrichidae monkeys that come from South America. The indoor enclosure ismaintained at a temperature of about 25°C to simulate tropical jungle conditions. There is also a special room
where day and night are reversed: during our daytime it is their night-time. Nocturnal monkeys can be seen
moving about energetically during our daytime.
MAP④④ Asian House
Japanese macaques, also known as the snow monkeys, and living at the northern limit of the global range of
all nonhuman primates, can be seen here, along with other Asian monkeys such as rhesus macaques.
MAP⑤⑤ Wao LandYou can enter this outdoor enclosure and experience a close encounter with free-moving ring-tailed lemurs.
MAP⑥⑥⑦ African Center / Nocturnal Monkeys
One of the star attractions at the JMC is a family of chimpanzees, rejuvenated recently by birth of baby
chimpanzee, Mamoru, last year. Around sunset, you can see gorillas gathering to search for their evening meal,parts of which will have been hidden earlier in various places within the enclosure by the staff. You can also
see nocturnal monkeys here.
MAP⑧⑧ African House
Here you can see brightly-colored monkeys including, hamadryas baboons. Colobus monkeys show theirstrikingly beautiful black and white markings.
MAP⑨⑨ Column of Baboons
Over seventy Anubis baboons can be watched from this rooftop viewing deck.
MAP⑩⑩ Monkey Valley
From this observation platform, you can see 160 Japanese Yaku-macaques living in a 4,000 m2 valley. From thewinter solstice until the end of February, on weekends and holidays, see Japanese Yaku-macaques warming
themselves by a real bonfire. The tradition of lighting bonfires for the monkeys began in 1957, after Japanese
Yaku-macaques were observed to gather around the fires lit by staff to burn fallen trees following the Isewan
Typhoon. This new ‘bonfire-season’ soon became established as a well-known, and cherished, annual event.
MAP⑪⑪ Monkey Scramble
Here, you can see siamangs brachiating (moving by swinging arm by arm) at a height of 15 meters (Big loop),
Geoffroy's spider monkeys moving back and forth across a 100 meter long suspension bridge (Monkey skyway).
Our Zoo caretakers regularly hand out information under the ‘Monkey skyway’. Don't forget to look up to see
one of the must-see sights at the JMC. However, don't forget to keep an eye out for and avoid falling monkey

excrement! Bolivian squirrel monkeys can be seen moving freely within the dense undergrowth on a small,nearby island (Squirrel monkey land).
MAP⑫⑫ Gibbons' House
Here you can see four different species of gibbons found in the wild in Southeast Asia: agile gibbons, capped
gibbons, white-handed gibbons, and muller's gibbons.
MAP⑬⑬ Petting/stroking Zoo KIDS ZOOThe 'KIDS ZOO' is the only area inside the JMC where you can enjoy petting/stroking various different speciesof animals, about thirty. The entrance fee is 200 yen per person, and you can re-enter within the day as manytimes as you like. One child can accompany up to 5 adults (the fee is only charged for each child); accompanying
persons escorting children under the age of 12 enter for free. Please note that exhibited animals may be retired
from public handling/view as and when required, to ensure their health is maintained.

▼DIRECTIONS▼Getting to Meitetsu Inuyama Station
From Meitetsu-Nagoya Station:
About 25 min by Rapid Limited Express (Kaisoku Tokkyu) or Limited Express (Tokkyu) train. The fare costs
550 yen per adult (280 yen per child aged 6-12)▼Getting to the Japan Monkey Centre from Meitetsu Inuyama Station
By Bus (5 Min):
From the East exit of the station, take a bus marked ‘リトルワールド・モンキーパーク線' (route
towards ‘Little World’ and the Monkey Park) and get off at ‘モンキーパーク' (The Monkey Park, the firststop). The fare is 170 yen per adult.
Monday - Friday
FROM INUYAMA STATION, EAST EXIT,
FROM THE MONKEY PARKTO THE MONKEY PARKTO INUYAMA STATION, EAST EXIT
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The 8th International Symposium on Primatology and Wildlife Science
September 26th -September 28th, 2017, Japan Monkey Centre, INUYAMA
26th(TUE)
9:00 -

10:00 -

11:00 -

12:00 -

13:00 -

[12:00-13:30] Luncheon Seminar「環境省(Ministry of the Environment)」
Yuko TAWA

27th(WED)[9:00-9:15] PWS Faculty Meeting[9:15-10:30] Session 2: Progress Report by PWS Students 1 (L1- L4)[Takushi KISHIDA]
Nelson BROCHE (15)Josue Alejandro PASTRANA (15)Hiroya TAKIYAMA (15)Yuri KAWAGUCHI (15); GAO Jie (15)
[10:30-11:00] Coffee Break[11:00-12:00] Session 3: Progress Report by PWS Students 2 (L1-L4)[Ikuma ADACHI]
Akito TOUGE (15); Miho TANAKA (15)Kazuya TODA (15); Makiko TAKE (15)[12:00-13:30] Lunch Break & Group Photo

28th(THU)[9:00-9:30] Session 5: Award Talk by Poster Presentation Award Winners[Takashi HAYAKAWA][9:30-10:50] Session 6: Research Activities in Japan Monkey Centre[Misato HAYASHI]
Takashi HAYAKAWA (15)Yui FUJIMORI (15); Kei NEMOTO (15)
Chigusa TANAKA (15); Rie AKAMI (15)
[10:50-11:00] Closing Remark [Tetsuro MATSUZAWA][11:00- ] Excursion at Japan Monkey Centre[Takashi HAYAKAWA]
・Kayak Paddling / Drone
・Backyard
・LorisRegistration Open:

14:00 -

[13:30-16:00] Session 4: Final Report by PWS L5 Students[Andrew MACINTOSH]
Duncan WILSON (20)Morgane ALLANIC (20); Cécile SARABIAN (20)
[14:30-15:00] Coffee Break[14:00-14:10] Opening Remark [Tetsuro MATSUZAWA][14:10-15:30] Session 1: Progress Report by PWS Members[Yuko HATTORI]
Yumi YAMANASHI (20)
Fumito KAWAKAMI (20)Shinya YAMAMOTO (20); Monamie RINGHOFER (20)
[15:30-16:00] Coffee Break

Liesbeth FRÍAS (20)Kasumi SAKAKIBARA (20)Miho SAITO (20)16:00 -

[16:00-18:00] Poster Session[16:00-18:00] Poster Session

17:00 -

(17:00 - PWS Exam)

18:00 -

[18:00- ] Get Together Party

15:00 -

19:00 -

[18:00- ] Get Together Party

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13:00-14:00

The 8th International Symposium on Primatology and Wildlife Scienceat Japan Monkey Centre, INUYAMAPROGRAMDay 1

September 26th (Tue)Time(min) Title

Speaker
Registration

13:00-14:00
14:00-14:10

14:10
|
15:30

(10) Opening Remarks

Tetsuro Matsuzawa PWS Program Coordinator

Session 1: Progress Report by PWS Members

Chair: Yuko Hattori

Current activities and future perspectives of activities at
O-01 (20) the zoos: research, animal welfare and visitor education Yumi Yamanashi
working harmoniously

Center for Research and
Education of Wildlife, Kyoto City
Zoo

O-02 (20) Spontaneous smiles in newborn Japanese macaques

Wildlife Research Center, Kyoto
University

Fumito Kawakami

Observation and experiments with our evolutionary andGraduate School of Intercultural
O-03 (20) socially closest animals: chimpanzees, bonobos, horses Shinya Yamamoto
Studies, Kobe Universityand dogs
O-04 (20)

15:30-16:00

Affiliation(30)

Socioecology of wild horses inhabiting in the mountain
Serra D’Arga, northern Portugal

Monamie
Ringhofer<Coffee Break>
Poster Session

16:00-18:00
17:00–(PWS Exam)

18:00–

Get Together Party

5

Graduate School of Intercultural
Studies, Kobe University

Day 2September 27th (Wed)Time(min) Title

Speaker

Session 2: Progress Report by PWS Students 1 (L1- L4)
Progress Report: Salivary alpha-amylase enzyme as a
O-05 (15) non-invasive biomarker of acute stress in Japanesemacaques (Macaca fuscata )O-06 (15)
9:15
|
10:30

Stress in male Japanese macaques living in vegetatedand non-vegetated enclosures

Chair: Takushi KISHIDA
Nelson Broche (L1)

Primate Research Institute,
Kyoto University

Josue Alejandro
Pastrana (L3)Primate Research Institute,
Kyoto University

Effect of Distractor Timing on Localizing Auditory
Primate Research Institute,
O-07 (15) Source in Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes ) and Humans Hiroya Takiyama(L1)Kyoto University(Homo Sapience )O-08 (15) Are chimpanzees attracted by infant?

O-09 (15)
10:30-11:00(15)

The Body Inversion Effect in Chimpanzees (Pantroglodytes )Yuri Kawaguchi(L2)

Primate Research Institute,
Kyoto University

Gao Jie (L2)Primate Research Institute,
Kyoto University<Coffee Break>Session 3: Progress Report by PWS Students 2 (L1-L4)
O-10 (15) Research Report: Monkeys, Insects and Plants

11:00
|
12:00

12:00–13:30

Chair: Ikuma ADACHI
Akito Toge (L2)Shark-bite wounds on wild Indo-Pacific bottlenose
O-11 (15) dolphins (Tursiops aduncus ): a possible marker of their Miho Tanaka(L2)nighttime behavior and/or habitat-use

14:30-15:00

Kazuya Toda (L4)Primate Research Institute,
Kyoto University

O-13 (15)

Ontogeny of feeding behavior of saki, the Amazonian
seed eater (Study plan)

Makiko Take (L3)Primate Research Institute,
Kyoto University(90)<Lunch Break & Group Photo >Chair: Andrew MACINTOSH

O-14 (20)

Facial discrimination and attentional bias towards faces Duncan Wilson
in chimpanzees - Final PWS Report(L5)

Primate Research Institute,
Kyoto University

O-15 (20)

Allogrooming body site preferences:
A two-by-two comparison between the Pan species

Morgane Allanic(L5)

Primate Research Institute,
Kyoto University

O-16 (20)CONTAMINATION-RISK SENSITIVITY IN PAPIONINI & Cécile Sarabian
HOMININI(L5)

Primate Research Institute,
Kyoto University(30)<Coffee Break>Host-Parasite Systems Dynamics in Human-Modified
Habitats

Liesbeth FRÍAS
(L5)

Primate Research Institute,
Kyoto University

Behavior of wild dolphins to underwater swimmers
Kasumi Sakakibara Wildlife Research Center, Kyoto
O-18 (20) : Difference in inquiring behavior and swimming position(L5)
University
in the group by sex and age class
O-19 (20)Giraffe habitat selection for resting and nursing in
Katavi National Park, Tanzania

Miho Saito (L5)

Poster Session

16:00-18:00
18:00–

Wildlife Research Center, Kyoto
University

Development of Social Grooming in Female Bonobos
Compared with Female Chimpanzees

O-17 (20)
15:00
|
16:00

Primate Research Institute,
Kyoto University

O-12 (15)Session 4: Final Report by PWS L5 Students

13:30
|
14:30

Affiliation

Get Together Party

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Wildlife Research Center, Kyoto
University

Day 3September 28th (Thu)Time
8:30–9:00(min) Title

Speaker

Session 5: Award Talk by Poster Presentation Award Winners

9:00–9:30

Chair: Takashi HAYAKAWA(10) Presentation 1

Award Winner 1(10) Presentation 2

Award Winner 2(10) Presentation 3

Award Winner 3

Session 6: Research Activities in Japan Monkey Centre

9:30
|
10:50

Chair: Misato HAYASHI

O-20 (15)

Microbiome adaptation and flexibility to the captive
environments in lessor slow loris

O-21 (15)

Benefit of diversity in captive chimpanzees’ social group
Yui Fujimori
formation

Japan Monkey Centre

O-22 (15)

Establishing Slow-Loris conservation center andimproving living environment of Lesser Slow Loris.

Kei Nemoto

Japan Monkey Centre

Chigusa Tanaka

Japan Monkey Centre

Rie Akami

Japan Monkey Centre

O-23 (15) Nocturnal behavior of captive lemurs

O-24 (15)

10:50-11:00

Educational effect of focal animal observation programfor students(10) Closing Remarks

Takashi Hayakawa

Primate Research Institute,
Kyoto University

Tetsuro Matsuzawa PWS Program Coordinator

Excursion at Japan Monkey Centre
11:00-

Affiliation

Registration

・Kayak Paddling / Drone
・Backyard
・LorisTakashi Hayakawa

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Poster Session
Title

Presenter

P-01 Insights on potential 'alarm' calls in Asian elephants

Nachiketha Sharma

P-02 Reaction to a wounded individual: eye tracking study with great apes

Yutaro Sato

P-03

Environmental Enrichment for captive tigers and its application to promote visitors’ interest
in animals

Momoko Oka

P-04 What is the unity of rider and horse? How does this relate their psychological states?

Sakiho Ochi

P-05 Acquisition of a novel protein-coding sequence in dolphins

Takushi Kishida

P-06 How local recognition to the bonobos diversified in Bongand ethnic group, DRCongo

Aya Yokotsuka

P-07 Herd and harem: two social classes in feral horses

Sota Inoue

P-08

Species-specific mutation among Sulawesi Macaques: Characterization of the TAS2R38
bitter taste receptor for phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) of two species of Sulawesi Macaques

P-09 Evaluating stress in orangutans with two different adrenal hormonesSex recognition and species recognition in the Japanese five-lined skink, Plestiodon
japonicus (Squamata: Scincidae) by body surface lipids
Development of combinatory manipulation and tool-use tendencies in great apes andP-11
humansP-10

Yan Xiaochan
Rafaela S. C.
Takeshita
Masato Ohbuchi
Misato Hayashi

P-12 Seasonal Change in Diet and Habitat Use in Wild Mandrills (Mandrillus sphinx )Shun Hongo

P-13 Exhibition of Primate Intelligence at the Kyoto City Zoo

Masayuki Tanaka

P-14 Chimpanzee habitat use and conservation in the Nimba Mountains of Guinea, West Africa

Maegan Fitzgerald

P-15 The gumnivorous diet induces the structural change of gut microbiota in lesser slow loris

Kei Matsushima

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Introduction to the Program
Leading Graduate Program in Primatology and Wildlife Science (PWS)
While working towards Kyoto University’s mission statement of the well-being of the world, the Leading Graduate Program in Primatology andWildlife Science (PWS) strives for many other goals. This program also aims to foster the type of individual that will have the ability to make quick
judgement of one’s environment, the ability to design the future of global society, while all at the same time nurture a leader-type of individual who
will be indispensable for oversea expansion.
(Japanese) primatology originated from Japan, and plays a big role in leading this unique academic study to the world. During the recent years, anemerging field of academic study called “Wildlife Science” that targets endangered species has been on the verge of establishment. With fieldworkas its foundation, a comprehensive understanding of the human mind, body, life and genome, as well as engaging in hands-on activities that aims
for a “the well-being of the world” are all vital to this establishment.
While being the front line of an academic field, in Japan this field has a shortage of three important careers that is not lacking in the West.
(1) Conservation specialists of international organization(s) such as the United nations and NGO; (2) Curators of museums, zoos, aquariums, andthe like, as well as one that can develop and/or expand a museum or zoo as a “field museum” in a specific habitat; and (3) Outreach workers thatinvests a great length of time in outreach activities in a specific countries and societies. While providing a foundation for new research, educationand hands-on experience, this program aims to nurture a global leader that interconnects this academic field and one’s accomplishments.
For further details on the program, please refer to our HP（http://www.wildlife-science.org/）

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Conservation specialists of internationalorganization(s) such as the United Nations andNGO
Significant international contributions:
Produce an individual that acquires
expertise, high linguistic skills, andexperience in fieldwork

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Curator (Zoo, Museum, Aquarium, and the like)（Ph.D. level curator)
A career path in specialized knowledge,
demonstrating one’s experiences, andcontributing to society

Outreach workers investing a great length oftime in outreach activities in a specificcountries and societies
Expanding Kyoto University’s tradition:
Identifying the needs through onon-site field ofview; a leader who can propose significant
contributions to JapanTo enhance a connection with the next generation by creating an organization that facilitates a mutual relationshipThe curriculum of a practitioner that acquired “internationality”
PWS Core Staff Members /Collaborators◆HandsHands-on fieldwork
Domestic fieldwork
International fieldwork
Supervisors / Mentors

External Evaluation Committee◆Relationship with International
Organizations
International Organizations◆Training at domestic facilities◆Acquiring the skills / Knowledge that
becomes the foundation for fieldwork◆Language Learning

English achievements received by entrance exam, education, and degree through the “Global 30” Project◆General admission to the Division of Biological Science, Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University (Entrance exam in August,August, Enrollment in April)◆International enrollment from Spring and Fall of 2009: entrance exam for foreign students only

Facilities for International Collaborations

Domestic Facilities for Fieldwork Courses
Sasagamine Hütte (cabin)in Myoko-kogen

We have field stations in 3 of thelargest tropical rain forest(Amazon, Congo, Borneo)

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Primate ResearchInstituteThe enrollment process of the Leading Graduate Programin Primatology and Wildlife Science
The Leading Graduate Program in Primatology and Wildlife Science (PWS) is a 5-year program. Students approved to join the PWS program from theirfirst year of Master’s program will progress from L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, and will complete the program in 5 years.
The PWS program is completed by students parallel to their existing Kyoto University master’s and doctoral programs. Therefore, students do notneed to change their supervisor or section/laboratory to join PWS. However, there are two necessary conditions for eligibility:
1. A graduate student of Kyoto University:
It is required to become a graduate student of the Division of Biological Science, Graduate School of Science (Kyoto University). However, we are in theprocess of adjustment for students of other graduate departments to enroll in our program, so please do not hesitate to inquire.
2. To apply and receive approval to enroll into our program:
The process is the same for both Japanese natives and foreign students. Eligible students: 1st year Master’s students (will be called L1 student), or adoctoral students (will be called L3 student). Annually, we will disclose the guidelines for applicants in mid-January, and administer the entrance examin the beginning of March. The schedule for October-enrolled students is different. (http://www.wildlife-science.org/index-en.html)

Curriculum
Leading Graduate Program in Primatology and Wildlife Science (PWS)
The following contents show the curriculum and schedule that the Leading Graduate Program in Primatology and Wildlife Science offer. Credits
obtained through the mandatory courses can also be used as credit for Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University.
NOTE: Course schedules are subject to change. For more information, refer to the following site: http://www.wildlife-science.org/en/curriculum/
Please contact the following e-mail address for any questions about the curriculum of PWS: info@wildlife-science.org▼ MANDATORY COURSES (corresponds to Master course)◎Interdepartmental
Exchange “Inter“Inter-lab”◎KOSHIMA Field
Science Course◎YAKUSHIMA Field
Science Course◎Genome Science
CourseTo obtain a general idea of thediverse areas of study in the
Division of Biological Science,
Kyoto University. Visit thefollowing facilities in succession:
Kyoto City Zoo, Center for
Ecological Research (KU),
Research Reactor Institute (KU),
Seto Marine Biological Laboratory(KU), Primate Research Institute(KU), Japan Monkey Centre

To learn the basis of wildlife
research. Conduct observation on
wild Japanese macaques(protected species) in Koshima,
the birthplace of Japanese
primatology. Required to develop
independent research topic (e.g.,
Identification of food items infeces)To learn the basis of wildlife
research. Conduct fieldwork on
animals/plants in Yakushima, a
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
English is the official language in thiscourse to facilitate exchange ofideas with international participants,
e.g. from Tanzania, India, Malaysia
and elsewhere. Samples collectedduring the course will be used in thefollowing Genome Science Course.

Complementary to the Yakushima
Field Science Course. Designed forparticipants who expect to engage inboth laboratory work and fieldwork.
Beginner (direct sequencing) andadvanced (next generation
sequencing) courses are available.
English is the official language as in
the previous course. The samples
from Yakushima will be used toperform various experiments andanalyses. Students give a poster
presentation at the international
symposium scheduled on the last dayof this course.

PRI: Apr. 23th-29th, 2017
WRC: Apr. 16th-22th, 2017

Spring: May 13th-19th, 2017
Fall: Nov. 5th-11th, 2017

Apr. 4th-9th, 2017

◎Zoo/Museum Course
To obtain practical experiencein environmental education in
the field of primatology/wildlife
science as well as to learn towork as a curator, one of thethree exit points of the PWS
program. This course provides
lectures by zoo technicians
and practical training as
zookeepers.
Place: Japan Monkey Centre
Spring: Jul. 8th-10th, 2017
Fall: TBD
(Feb. 18th-21st, 2017)

Spring: May 22th-26th, 31st, 2017
Fall: Nov. 13th-17th, 2017
EXAMPLES (Academic Year 2016):◎Comparative Cognitive
Science Course /Animal Welfare Course
To learn the basis of comparative
cognitive science. Understand theprocedures in cognitive
experimentation and behavioral
observation. Work with:- Chimpanzees & Horses (Primate
Research Institute): Comparative
Cognitive Science Course- Bonobos (Kumamoto Sanctuary):
Animal Welfare Course
Comparative Cognitive Course：
Sep. 4th-6th, 2017
Animal Welfare Course:
Nov. 14th-17th , 2017

◎ SASAGAMINE Field
Science Course◎Fieldwork(designed by each PWS student)(Non(Non-snow season / Snow Season)

Jul. 7th – 25th, 2016 (L1@Mikurajima “御蔵島”)：
Scars and wounds as indicators of dolphin’s behavior
Aug. 6th– Sep. 9th, 2016 (L2@Brazil):
Activity budget and diet of 3 species of Amazonian
primates
May 7th– Nov. 14th, 2016 (L3@DRCongo):
A sex difference of mother offspring relationships inbonobo patrilineal societies
Oct. 18th– Dec. 26th, 2016 (L3@India):
Vocal communication in Asian elephants
Jun. 4th– Dec. 5th, 2016 (L4@Tanzania):
Social structure and behavior of giraffe (giraffecamelopardalis) in Katavi National ParkTo develop skills in planning projects
To learn survival skills as the basis
aimed at one or more of the three exit
for future fieldwork. Activities include:
points (goals) of the PWS program (i.e.,- Wildlife observationconservation specialization, curation,- Climbing Hiuchi Mountain (2,420m)
outreach). Required to design/conduct- Night-time bivouac practicum
individual overseas training projects.
(improvised encampment)
Place: Kyoto University Sasagamine
Hütte (cabin) in Myoko-kogen(plateau at 1,300m elevation), Nigata
Many group fieldworks are designed by Students.
Prefecture- JIGOKUDANI/TAKASAKIYAMA
Non-snow Season:- Kids Jamboree@ TOKYO
Jul. 18th-21st, 2017
- SHODOSHIMA
Sep. 29th-Oct. 2nd, 2017
- SHIRETOKO (Killer Whale)
Snow Season:- San Francisco
TBD(Mar. 22nd-26th, 2017)▼ LONGLONG-TERM INTERNSHIP TRAININGS (corresponds to Doctoral course)▼ LIBERAL ARTS SUBJECTS◎Conservation Biology
Internship Training◎Buddha Seminar

UN-related organizations and NGOs

◎Animal Welfare
Internship Training
Museums, Zoos and Aquariums◎Social OutreachInternship Training
Outreach activities in specificcountries and societies▼ LANGUAGE LEARNING“Self“Self-Study Paradigm”“Hands“Hands-on Experience through Fieldwork”
Students are required to become proficient in atleast one foreign language in addition to their native
language. English is required for all students whose
native language is not English. International
students whose native language is English arerequired to master another language of their choice.
Students are also strongly recommended to learn asecond foreign language.

◎Asura International
Seminar- Lectures from WWF officers,
ambassadors, governors, etc.
- Official language: not specified- Lectures from researchers,
government officials from theUnited Kingdom, Congo, Brazil,
Bhutan, etc.
- Official language: English▼ The International Symposiums
on Primatology and Wildlife Science-

The 1st: Mar. 06-08, 2014
The 2nd: Aug. 29-30, 2014
The 3rd: Mar. 05-08, 2015
The 4th: Jul. 21-22, 2015
The 5th: Mar. 03-06, 2016
The 6th: Sep. 12-15, 2016
The 7th: Mar. 02-05, 2017
The 8th: Sep. 26-28, 2017
The 9th: March 2018 (tentative)