Gifu International Academy of Horticulture

2024
SchoolGuidance

To Those Who Aim to Become Professional Horticulturists

President's Statement
The Gifu International Academy of Horticulture was established for the purpose of creating highly skilled
professionals in the fields of flowers and greenery. We offer students a specialized curriculum focusedaround practical training, and many of our graduates are playing an active role in related fields, such as
cultivating, selling and distributing flowers, landscape gardening, and the maintenance of parks andgardens.
We also aim to offer students an opportunity to acquire practical skills as well as to deepen theirknowledge in various fields such as the cultivation and decoration of flowers, landscape gardening andgreening, in general. Our curriculum is focused on practical training oriented programs that can meet theneeds of our society.
By seeking beautiful flowers, pleasant green spaces, kindness and connection, and a grateful heart, we
can improve our physical health, mental health, and social good conditions, which is a state of fulfillmentof all of these things, or so-called "well-being."
However, flowers and greenery aren't assumed to be inexhaustible resources that people can use atwill, those are required to continue in good condition as indispensable infrastructure for human life.
Our mission is to foster in our students a productive sensitivity and a flexible way of thinking. Our door
is open for anyone who has a great deal of passion and interest in flowers and greenery.
President< Imanishi Yoshitomo > President, Professor
Graduated from the Department of Environmental Studies for Open Space, Facultyof Horticulture, Chiba University. He was involved in the operation and managementof public parks and green spaces after joining Nagoya City Hall, and assumed his
current position after resignation. He is a certified park management operator and a
1st class landscape architecture construction management engineer. He has served
as a part-time lecturer at universities and as a member of national and local
government councils.

To Those Who Aim to Become Professional Horticulturists
Basic Principle"To promote the development of flowers, greenery industry, culture, and to create healthy and spirituallyrich lives by fostering human resources with specialized and comprehensive knowledge and skills related
to flowers and greenery.”Basic Policy"A school that contributes to the flower and greenery industry in Gifu Prefecture.”- A school that fosters professionals who have mastered the practical skills in flowers and greenery.
- A school that focuses on practice in cooperation with the flower and greeneryindustry.
Educational Objective"To foster professionals (meisters) who have advanced knowledge and skills in flowers and greenery andwill play an active role in supporting the industry in the field.

Three Policies
1. Policy Regarding Certification of Graduation (Diploma Policy)
The International Academy of Horticulture will certify the graduation of students who have acquired thefollowing qualities and abilities and will award them the title of "Specialist (Horticultural Specialist
Course)."(1)

Be able to practice fair judgment in various matters by acquiring a wide range of knowledge andtaking a broad perspective.

(2)

Acquire a wide range of specialized knowledge, creative skills, and excellent management sense,and be able to utilize such knowledge and skills to solve various problems in society.

(3)

Acquire the ability to explore issues and solve problems in society, continue to learn on their own
initiatives, share what they have learned, and grow together.

2. Policy Regarding the Organization and Implementation of Educational Curriculum (Curriculum
Policy)The International Academy of Horticulture organizes and implements the following educational
curriculum in order to achieve educational objectives and help students acquire the qualities and abilities
indicated in the title awarding policy.
(1) In the educational curriculum, basic education subjects, specialized education subjects, applied
education subjects, and research education subjects are organized systematically so that students canlearn in stages, and classes are implemented through an appropriate combination of lectures,exercises, and practical training to ensure that students acquire knowledge and skills in specialized
fields and can utilize them in problem-solving.
(2) By incorporating active learning elements, mainly through exercises and practical training subjects,
students will be able to learn by their own initiative throughout their lives and gain mutual
understanding and exchange opinions with others.
(3) In addition to conducting strict grade evaluation and credit certification for learning outcomes, we
also conduct study behavior surveys, introduce an international assessment system (GPA), andprovide individualized instruction based on the number of hours completed, in order to ensure thatstudents can pursue their studies according to their individual achievement level and future plans.
(4) For the courses offered, the syllabus will clarify and publicize lesson plans, learning objectives,
grading criteria, etc.
3. Policy Regarding Acceptance of New Students (Admission Policy)
The International Academy of Horticulture accepts students who have acquired the following qualities
and abilities through their studies at high school, etc.
(1) Have acquired the basic knowledge of each subject at high school, which is the basis for learning at
a vocational school.
(2) Have a sense of purpose to make use of the results of their studies in society.
(3) Motivated to continue learning not only while at school but also after graduation.
(4) Have good morals, fundamental attitudes, and courtesies (verbal behavior, appearance, etc.).
(5) Have basic habits for livelihood (health management, time management, etc.)(6) Are considerate of others and respectful of cooperation.

Meister Course
Course: Flower Cultivation Course
Floral Design Course
Landscape Gardening and Greening Course
Applicant eligibility: Applicants should have graduated from high school, or should have an equivalentacademic attainment.
Period: 2 years
Degree: Diploma
Enrollment limit: 40 students (20 per year)
Students gain a comprehensive education through classes taken from 3 different courses, Flower
Cultivation, Floral Design and Landscape Gardening and Greening, in order to play an active role in theflowers and greenery field with the knowledge and skills which they learned at our academy.
*The first semester of Year 1: Students learn about basic knowledge and skills related to flowers andgreenery in a comprehensive and cross-sectional way by taking various classes from each course.
*The second semester of Year 1: Students enhance and deepen their knowledge and skills by taking
classes from their major field. Then, in their second year, they work on their graduation research/projects

Flower Cultivation
CourseLandscape Gardening

Floral Design

and Greening Course

Course

The first semester
later term

previous term

Basic Subject: Students learn about basic knowledge
and skills

The second semester
previous termlater term

Applied Subject: Students use knowledge and skills,
think and practice on their own.

Select a course

Specialized Subject: Students acquire knowledge andskills in greater depth.
Research Subjects: Students decide on their own themes and work on
problem-solving.

10 Areas of Study at the Gifu International Academy of Horticulture
1. Plant Management
Basic Plant Management Practicum I, II, III
2. Flower Cultivation and Distribution
Cultivation/Production Theory
Plant Physiology
Practical training in flower production
Introduction to horticultural distribution
Sales Practicum at Events
Production Management Practicum I, II
Exercise in Production Problem Solving I, II
Basic Breeding Science
Smart Farming

3. Flower Decoration
Horticulture Decoration Practicum I, II
Flower Design Practicum I, II
Practicum for preparation for the Level 2 and 3 Horticultural Decorating Skills
Test
Practicum for preparation for the Level 2 and 3 Flower Decorating Skills Test
Flower Decoration Practicum
Wedding Decoration Practicum
Funeral Decoration Practicum
Decorating Skills Practicum
Flower Business
4. Landscaping and Greenery
Introduction to Landscaping
Practicum for Landscaping with Flowers I, II, III
Landscaping Construction and Management Practicum I, II, III
Practicum for the Level 2 and 3 Landscaping Skills Test
Surveying Practicum
Drafting Practicum
CAD Drafting Practicum
Event Display

Comprehensive Landscaping Practicum
Landscaping Engineering/Construction Theory
Landscaping Measurement/ Landscaping Construction and Management
Practicum
Park and Greenery Theory
5. Work Experience
Internships I, II, III
6. Internationality
Global Communication in Horticulture I, II
Overseas Study Tours

7. Management
Career Design I, II
Simulation of Business Start-Up and Management
Basic Booking
Plants Business Theory

8. Marketing
Product Trend Research I, II
Product Development Exercise
Promotion through SNS

9. Culture and Utilization
Horticultural Color Science
Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement)
Horticultural well-being Theory and Practicum
Bonsai (Miniature Potted Tree) Practicum
Training in Horticultural Culture
10. Problem Solving
Research and Production for Graduation

Detailed Course
Flower Cultivation Course
Students learn flower cultivation techniques, product planning and site management.
The Flower Cultivation course cultivates comprehensive management skills in the production field byenabling students to carry out cultivation planning and field management on their own, and to acquire theconcept of treating plants as products by shipping their produce to the market.
In addition, students improve their problem-solving skills by working on practical research projects related
to product development, smart agriculture and the construction of flower production systems with low
environmental impact, in collaboration with companies and universities.
Communication skills are also improved through regular information sharing within the course on
progress in field management and issue management, as well as the latest information on the flower andgreenery industry.
Practical training in flower production
Students will systematically learn about seedling, cuttings, raising of
seedling,

transplantation,

fertilization,

pest

control,

shipment

adjustment, price determination, etc., and acquire basic plant
production techniques for seedlings, pots, and cut flowers.

Sales Practicum at Events
Students sell produce from the farm in conjunction with event in Gifu
World Rose Garden. They learn to interact directly with consumers,
manage their products using a sales app and manage sales.

Exercise in Production Problem Solving II
Students work on research directly related to issues in the field, suchas product development and corporate collaboration, to improve theirproblem-solving skills.

Floral Design Course
Students learn decorative techniques and plant management, including floral design and green displays.
The role of flowers and greenery is becoming increasingly essential in today's busy society.
There is an increasing demand for designs that not only display beautiful flowers but also heal people's
hearts and minds.
In order to create designs that heal people's hearts, it is necessary to start by knowing the characteristics
of each flower and plant, and to accumulate experience based on the basics of techniques.
Through repeated production of works in basic and practical classes, we aim to develop florists andgreen coordinators with imagination and practical skills.
Flower Design Practicum
After learning the basics with fresh and art flowers, students learn awide range of practical skills through repeated production of seasonal
products and flower arrangements for weddings and funerals.

Horticulture Decoration Practicum
Through the production and management of group planting, hanging
baskets and moss balls, students learn how to maintain and manage
plants while also acquiring skills in the production of spatial displays.

Wedding Decoration Practicum
Students acquire the knowledge and skills to be able to coordinate
wedding bouquets, table decorations and other wedding-related flowers
in accordance with the client's requirements and budget.

Landscape Gardening and Greening Course
Students learn design, planning and construction and maintenance techniques related to landscaping andgreening.
Landscaping is the creation of comfortable environments (amenities), mainly through the use of natural
materials such as plants, stone, wood and bamboo.
Landscaped spaces such as gardens, parks, street trees, rooftop and wall greening, biotopes, etc.
and improve the environment.
Students on the Landscaping and Landscaping course learn the knowledge techniques and sensibility
for design, construction, maintenance and management.
Practicum for Landscaping with Flowers
Students learn about landscaping with flowers. You will also plant andmaintenance a practical field in Gifu World Rose Garden.

Landscaping Construction and Management Practicum
Students learn how to construct landscaped spaces such as masonry,
prune and manage plants according to their growth characteristics.

Surveying Practicum
Drawings are produced by surveying distances, angles and elevationdifferences. In this practical training, you will learn basic surveying
methods such as level and plane-table surveying, which are necessary
for landscaping construction.

School Year
April
<Entrance ceremony>
The new semester begins with a renewed and refreshed spirit among
students and teachers, together with new students starting theiracademy life with hope.
Students prepare the decorations for the ceremony: the corsages for
new students and guests, and the ornaments for the venue.
May<Overseas study tour>
We visited Singapore in 2024 to see Singapore gardens and theflower shops, as well as other places related to the field. Leveraging
knowledge gained from these visits, students carried out research on
subjects that they had decided upon before the trip.

The overseas

study tour has given us a precious opportunity to realize the importanceof Japanese horticulture as well as experience the current state ofhorticulture overseas.
June<School festival>
The school festival, which is organized by students, is called the“Nanja” festival. It is named after a “Nanja monja” tree, the Japaneseword for a Chinese fringe tree (Chionanthus retusus), the academy’ssymbol.

Students open a bake sale and interact with the local

community through the sale and display of their works: plants produced
by students of the Flower Cultivation Course, bouquets created by
students of the Floral Design Course, and a show garden exhibited by
students of the Landscape Gardening and Greening Course.
July<Summer festival>
The summer festival is held by students one evening before thesummer holidays.
Teachers and students come together through a BBQ, games andfireworks.

August<Open campus day>
There is an open campus day when people can experiencedemonstration lessons in order to have a better idea about theacademy. Students also assist in many ways to welcome the visitors.

September
October<Internship program, OJT>
We invest a great deal of effort into the internship program whichallows students to experience and acquire skills on the job. Students
are trained to become professionals by experiencing the needs of thework environment and making the best of OJT for their continuous study
at the academy.
November
DecemberJanuary
February<Graduation research/project and presentation day>Presentation day is a special moment for everyone, when students
present the fruits of their studies and efforts, their graduation
research/projects to all teachers and students with excitement andpassion.

March<Graduation ceremony>
Congratulations! We are glad to be with all of our students on thiswonderful day. They have spent 2 years at the academy filled withmany wonderful memories, and will start a new life from tomorrow.
We, the students and teachers, would like to wish them all the best ofluck for the future.

Teaching Staff
Flower Cultivation< Usuda Hiromichi > Professor
Graduated from the Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Tokyo
University of Agriculture. After joining the Gifu Prefectural Government, Professor Usuda has been
involved with the promotion of flower production as a promotion adviser, a person in charge oftraining at the Flower General Instruction Center, a specialist supporting innovation in agriculture(in charge of flowers), as well as the head of the team in charge of flowers in the Agriculture andHorticulture Division. He then moved to his current position after working as the Manager of theAgricultural Knowledge Promotion Division at the Ena Region Agriculture & Forestry Office.

< Maeda Takahide > Associate Professor and Doctor of Agriculture
Graduated with a Doctorate from the School of Agricultural Sciences, Graduate School of
Bioagricultural Sciences, University of Nagoya. He moved to his current position after researching
the flower bud formation of the Japanese Morning Glory. He serves as a judge at the Tokai Potted
Plant Fair sponsored by the Tokai Regional Council for the Promotion of Flowers and the Aichi
Toyoake Potted Plant Distribution Improvement Council.

Floral Design< Yoshida Kumiko > Associate Professor
Graduated from the Keisen Junior College of Horticulture. She moved to her current position afterworking at U. Goto Florist Ltd., Hakuraku Kaen Co.,Ltd. as Manager, Tokoen Ltd. as Head of theSales, (currently trading as Green Wise Co., Ltd.) and finally acting as chairperson of the organic
horticulture shop Taproot. She has qualifications such as a Certified Floral Decorator, etc.

< Hayashi Makoto > Associate Professor
Graduated from the Department of Design, Nagoya Zokei University of Art & Design. He
worked at Aoyama Flower Market, where he was engaged with product creation, store operation,and event planning, as well as other management jobs. After working as a store manager, he wasin charge of training store managers and providing guidance on store operations as a purchasing
manager at the headquarters before assuming his current position.

< Murase Yui > Assistant ProfessorGraduated from the Gifu International Academy of Horticulture.
She worked Gifu Prefectural Government, Assistant Professor Murase had been involved with
Agriculture and Horticulture Division, and then the Agricultural Knowledge Promotion Division at the
Ena Region Agriculture & Forestry Office. She has qualifications such as a Practicum for
preparation for the Level 3 Horticultural Decorating Skills Test, etc.

Landscape Gardening and Greening< Imanishi Yoshitomo > President, Professor
Graduated from the Department of Environmental Studies for Open Space, Faculty of
Horticulture, Chiba University. He was involved in the operation and management of public parks
and green spaces after joining Nagoya City Hall, and assumed his current position after resignation.
He is a certified park management operator and a 1st class landscape architecture construction
management engineer. He has served as a part-time lecturer at universities and as a member ofnational and local government councils.

< Aida Akira > Professor and Doctor of Landscape Architecture
Graduated with a Doctorate from the Department of Agricultural Science, Graduate School of
Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture. Having worked as an assistant in the Department ofLandscape Architecture Science of the same university, he came to work at the Academy. He ismember of the Landscape Council of the Gifu City and the Kakamigahara City, President of the
Chubu Branch of the Japanese Institute of Landscape Architecture, Vice President of the Tokai
Branch of the Japanese Society of Landscape Architects, as well as the auditor secretary of theJapan Horticultural Wellbeing Association, which is a non-profit organization.

< Arai Toshihiro > Associate Professor
Graduated from the Department of Landscaping, Faculty of Agriculture, Tokyo University ofAgriculture. He joined the Gifu Prefectural Government after having worked at Ark Landscaping
Design Office Co., Ltd. He then worked in divisions including the Urban Park Division as well as
the Flower Festival Commemorative Park, etc. before assuming his current position. His
qualifications include First-class Landscape Gardening Work Operation and Management
Engineer, First-class Construction Managing Engineer, 1st Class Landscaping Engineer, andAssociate Professional Engineer (for Construction Department), etc.

Management< Sato Tomoshige > Associate Professor and Master of Law
Graduated with a Master’s degree from the Graduate School of Law, Meijo University. He moved
to his current position after working at a certified public tax accounting firm. In his previous job, he
was engaged in various tax filing and management support services for both corporations andindividuals.

Location★Gifu International
Academy of Horticulture

Gifu

NagoyaJapan

Inquires
Gifu International Academy of Horticulture1094-8 Sio, Kani-shi, Gifu, JAPAN post cord 509-0251
Tel.: +81-574-60-5250
E-mail: info@horticulture.ac.jp
URL: https://www.horticulture.ac.jp/

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