FY2023 Inter-University Exchange Project
Kansai University of International Studies

Safety & Hospitality
Management andJapanese Culture
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About the Program

Study in Kobe, JapanWe are delighted to inform you that Kansai Universityof International Studies (KUISs) will offer a newinternational collaborative education program in March2024 as a part of our second Inter-University Exchange
Project. The core topics of our programs will be theconstruction of safe and secure social infrastructure
through tourism, hospitality, disaster and crime
prevention.

This program is hosted by KUISs, located inKobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. Kobe opened as
Japan’s first international trading port in 1868and has since developed into an international
city with a unique blend of traditional andmodern elements. With excellent accessibility
to other major cities such as Kyoto, Osaka, andNara, students can explore the Japanesecountryside as well within Hyogo Prefecture,
which is rich in history and tourist sites.

In our " Kobe Program March 2024 - Safety &Hospitality Management and Japanese Culture"
program, students from the U.S., Canada, Malaysia andKUISs in Japan learn the current hospitality and tourism
industry in Japan through classes and field studies.
They gain insights into Japanese hospitality, culturalattractions, and its challenges.

Participants will have the opportunity to meet
local people, experience the cultural diversityof Kobe and Hyogo, and appreciate their wellconnected proximity to the treasures of Japan.

In the fields of tourism and hospitality, we are facing ashortage of human resources and the need for moresophisticated and digitalized operations. This programaims to foster students with entrepreneurial mindsets,
the ability to adapt to different cultures, and flexible
thinking skills that are required for a rapidly changingsociety.

https://www.kuins.ac.jp/

FY2023 Inter-University Exchange Project

Hospitality Management and Japanese Culture
ScheduleDates
From 29 February to 11 March 2024

DayActivity0Arrival / Check-in at the hotel
Program Guidance
Field Study 1: Kobe Sannnomiya and Motomachi Area
Lecture 1: Introduction
Lecture 1: International Disasterto Japanese Tourism
Prevention Policy Trends and thePolicy
Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake
Lecture 2: Products in
Hyogo prefecture&Branding Strategy
Lecture 2: The Great HanshinAwaji Earthquake from a Citizen's
Field Study 2 : Awaji
Perspective: Economic and SocialIsland
Aspects of Disaster Damage andChallenges for Community
Revitalization
Field Study 3: Arima Onsen Hot Spring Resort
Lecture 3: Introduction andLecture 3: Japanese
Orientation regarding the 110 callCooking Class& KOBAN System, etc.
Lecture 4: Osaka World Expo

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Costs
Transportation:
KUISs will book and cover the full or partial costof flights to Japan for participating students andone (1) faculty member. (*)
The local transportation fees (includingtransportation between the airport and Sannomiya)and the cost of activities (e.g. entrance ticket toUSJ) should be fully paid by the participating
students and faculty members.

23Accommodation:
KUISs will book clean, safe, and affordable
accommodation in a convenient location.
The cost of the accommodation should be fully
paid by the students and staff members.

4*The students and staff members may have to cover some costin some cases.

657Scholarship
The qualified students will receive JASSO
scholarship funding (**). JASSO is a Japanese
government agency, which provides various
scholarship programs.
JASSO scholarship:
Short Term (10 days) : 80,000JPY per student
Mid / Long term: 80,000JPY per month, perstudent from the fiscal year 2024.

* Subject to change

891011Panel Discussion

Hyogo Prefectural Police
Department

Independent Study in Group
Field Study 4: Local Business in Banshu Ako
Group Work: Presentation Preparation
Presentations/Townhall Meeting on "Safety and Security"
Team Presentation / Farewell Party
Field Study 5: Exploring Hospitality Management & Security
System in the major amusement parks and tourism spots inKansai Area - Independent Study
Departure

This program includes 2 to 3 (TBA) online pre and post-sessions(mandatory participation).

80,000JPY will be provided in cash. Students canuse this to cover the partial cost of theirtransportation, accommodation, and food during
their stay in Japan.
**Required to meet the GPA criteria set by JASSO

Inquiry
Center for Global Education - Inter-University
Exchange Project, Kansai University ofInternational Studies
For Students:
Please contact faculty at your university
For Universities:
Please contact us at tenkai@kuins.ac.jp
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