Goto Five Senses School, an inspection and training program for the city of Goto, a pioneer in issues, goes on sale on July 7th [Nagasaki Prefecture, Goto City Tourism Association]
Goto City Tourism Association General Incorporated Association Press Release: July 7, 2025 Goto Five Senses School, an inspection and training program for the city of Goto, a pioneer in the issue, will go on sale on July 7th [Nagasaki
Prefecture, Goto City Tourism Association] The Goto City Tourism Association (Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Chairman: Takafumi Noguchi), a general incorporated association, will be selling the “Goto Five Senses School” inspection and training program based on various initiatives in Goto City to companies, organizations, local governments, etc. nationwide from July 7, 2025.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/165115/1/165115-1-62cf4c16a831c56916413fc1cb7e028c-1200×800.jpg Inspection training scene Program structure that takes advantage of local issues Remote islands are often said to be “a microcosm of Japan’s future.” Goto City’s population peaked in 1955, more than half a century before Japan’s total population began to decline in 2008, and has been declining ever since. Despite this, the city achieved “social growth” (a situation in which the number of people moving in exceeds the number of people moving out) in 2019, 2020, and 2023, which is extremely rare for an outlying island, and its proactive relocation policies have attracted attention. In addition, Japan has taken measures in advance of various issues that will soon be fully resolved, such as the “Goto Smart Island Concept,” which aims to solve problems in medical care, transportation, etc. by implementing new technologies such as ICT, and promoting “marine renewable energy,” which aims to locally produce and consume clean energy through floating offshore wind power generation and tidal power generation. The Goto Five Senses School is located in Goto City, a
“problem-advanced area” that is no exaggeration to say holds the key to Japan’s future. By learning about the cutting edge of efforts to solve local issues and actually trying out various experiences while sharpening your five senses, the school aims to hone the mindset required in the future and develop human resources who can contribute to the community and society. Specifically, the following seven themes have been set:
“Goto Five Senses School” program map 1. Climate Change Program 【Program Objectives】 The program encourages participants to think about what they can do now by making the impact of climate change on the global environment their own and learning about cutting-edge efforts to realize a carbon-free society. 【Program Contents】 It is made up of two pillars: the “Rock Barrenness Prevention Program” and the “Renewable Energy Learning Program.” We will propose a combination of the following programs according to your needs.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/165115/1/165115-1-4336e97d02f704d9edbe04996421de45-1200×800.jpg Scene of coastal erosion caused by herbivorous fishes ■Countermeasures against coastal erosion ・Introduction of a case study of seaweed bed restoration by the Marine Energy and Fisheries Symbiosis Center, based in Goto City ・Introducing the case of “Kanazawa Fresh Fish,” which produces fish sauce made from algae-eating fish that cause seaweed erosion ・Experience making surimi using algae-eating fish such as barracuda and rabbitfish [Meal set] ■Renewable Energy Learning Program ・Tour of the floating offshore wind power generation facility “Haenkaze” [Using a sea taxi] ・Case study of “Goto Citizens’ Power Co., Ltd.”, a local power company that uses renewable energy produced in Goto ・Case study of “E-Wind, Ltd.”, a windmill maintenance company
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/165115/1/165115-1-2957d03bb6a9fd8b340d4ad9a674c387-533×355.jpg Floating offshore wind power generation facility “Haenkaze” 2. Agriculture, forestry and fisheries promotion program 【Program objectives】 Goto City is known as a treasure trove of food, with agriculture, forestry and fisheries thriving, but at the same time, the aging of those working in agriculture, forestry and fisheries and the lack of successors are serious issues. Learn about the current situation and learn from succession cases. 【Program Contents】 It is made up of two pillars: the “Agriculture Promotion Program” and the “Fisheries Promotion Program.” We will propose a combination of the following programs according to your needs.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/165115/1/165115-1-222fbbd8b8dd8ed2d80e695a29124701-1200×800.jpg JA Goto Farmers Market “Goto is delicious” ■Agricultural promotion program ・Case study of Yamaguchi Farm, a producer of the “mythical beef” Goto beef ・Case study of Agri Corporation, which cultivates, processes, and sells sweet potatoes using organic farming methods ・”Goto BBQ” – Experience the whole of Goto, a “treasure trove of food” (held at JA Goto’s direct market “Goto ga umai”) ■Fisheries promotion program ・Introduction to the case study of “Kanazawa Fresh Fish,” which produces fish sauce made from unused fish such as barracuda and rabbitfish, and an experience of blending original soy sauce [meal set] ・Introduction to the case study of seaweed bed restoration by the “Marine Energy Fisheries Symbiosis Center” based in Goto City Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/165115/1/165115-1-b6d0e7e04f49142246838f6cbee05460-800×533.jpg Kanazawa Fresh Fish’s “fish sauce” blended with Japanese barracuda fish sauce 3. Camellia Regional Revitalization Program 【Program Objectives】 Goto City is one of the leading areas in Japan for wild camellias, and has long been known as a famous producer of camellia oil. However, in recent years, the number of collectors and oil producers has been decreasing due to the aging population. Learn about the current situation and learn about regional revitalization measures that utilize camellias. 【Program Contents】 We will propose a combination of the following programs according to your needs.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/165115/1/165115-1-304e779814292f5479de243ad88e728a-1200×800.jpg A view of dried camellia fruits in the sun (Imamura Oil Refinery Co., Ltd.) ■ Camellia oil utilization program ・100% Goto-produced camellia oil made using the ball-pressing method. A case study of “Imamura Oil Refinery Co., Ltd.”, which continues the traditional manufacturing method. A case study of “Tsubakino Co., Ltd.”, which manufactures and sells camellia oil, and a camellia oil pressing experience. ■Camellia Utilization Program ・Case study of Goto no Tsubaki Co., Ltd., which produces “Camellia Yeast Soap” containing camellia yeast extract ・Case study of Kanazawa Fresh Fish, which produces “Goto no Sauce” containing camellia yeast ・Case study of Goto Tsubaki Distillery Co., Ltd., which produces “GOTOGIN” with camellia seeds as the key botanical ・Case study of the “Goto Tsubaki Festival” held every February
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/165115/1/165115-1-213eb7e9c84db03f608b539a218bd5cc-800×533.jpg GOTOGIN by Goto Tsubaki Distillery Co., Ltd. 4. Small-scale secondary remote island development program 【Program objectives】 Goto City has eight small, secondary remote islands with populations of less than 500 people, but all of them are experiencing a rapid decline in the birthrate and aging of the population, making it more difficult to maintain the way of life as before. In addition to learning about the current situation, you will learn from the regional revitalization measures being implemented on each island. 【Program Contents】 We will propose a combination of the following programs to suit your needs. ■Akashima ・Introduction to rainwater utilization on Akashima, which has no running water ・Experience spiny lobster fishing taught by a fisherman who moved to Akashima & luxurious seafood BBQ ■Oshima ・Visit the lowest mountain in Nagasaki Prefecture, Hosogatake (25m above sea level), and the lava tunnel, and visit the seawater desalination system ■Kuroshima (Kuroshima) *Currently uninhabited island ・Secret Lagoon Trekking ■Saganoshima ・Geocycling experience around the island where two volcanoes, Odake and Medake, are connected ・Drone delivery case study by “Soraina Co., Ltd.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/165115/1/165115-1-1cb23ce5a50bbd828057944d00efc8d5-1920×1280.jpg Saganoshima/Odake 5. Program for dealing with drifting garbage 【Program Objectives】 The drifting garbage problem, which is becoming more serious on “secondary remote islands” that have no direct sea routes from the mainland, will be “taken personally” by participants, and by working on beach cleanups as a team, we will strengthen team building. 【Program Contents】 Each team will compete for points based on the quality and quantity of trash they pick up (the rules will follow “Sports Trash Picking”). The following is the planned flow, but it can be customized according to your requests.
Flow of the program for dealing with beached garbage 6. History, Culture, and Nature Utilization Program 【Program Objectives】 Goto City is home to the Japan Heritage “Border Islands Iki, Tsushima, and Goto – A Bridge from Ancient Times” (certified in 2015), the World Heritage “Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki and Amakusa Region”
(registered in 2018), and the Japanese Geopark “Goto Islands (Shimogoto Area) Geopark” (certified in 2022), but the number of tourists has not returned to pre-COVID levels, which is an issue. Learn about the current situation and consider measures to promote utilization based on current initiatives. 【Program Contents】 We will propose a combination of the following programs according to your needs.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/165115/1/165115-1-60d36ed2dc4e3e519f940a519928f870-1200×800.jpg “Daihoji Temple” known as the “Koyasan of the West” ■Japan Heritage Utilization Program ・A walking tour of the “Myojoin Main Hall,” where the Goto family has prayed for generations, and other Goto
family-related assets ・A guided tour of areas related to the Tang Dynasty missions (“Tomozuna Stone,” “Mimiraku Island,” and “Daihoji Temple”) ■World Heritage Utilization Program -A case study of the “The Tale of the Christian Goto Islands” (Goto Islands, Cross-Cruise Edition, Naru Island and Kuga Island edition) -A guided tour of Kuga Island’s “Former Olympic Church” and Naru Island’s “Egami Cathedral” by glass boat
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/165115/1/165115-1-e2cde9770e13e17053066a89729f9039-1296×864.jpg Tour scene from “The Tale of Christians in the Goto Islands” 7. Sports and Health Related Programs [The Aim of the Program] Goto City focuses on attracting sports camps for companies and universities and holding sports tournaments (marathons and triathlons), and learn about the effects and challenges of these events from examples. You will also learn about medical and health initiatives to overcome the barriers of remote islands. [Program Contents] We will propose a combination according to your needs from the following program groups. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/165115/1/165115-1-f0a04fa7a21e9a4da917567b6798036e-1200×800.jpg A picture from the Goto Islands’ Evening Marathon ■Sports-related programs ・Introduction to the case of the Goto Nagasaki International Triathlon Tournament (Brahmin King) ・Introduction to the case of the Goto Archipelago’s Evening Marathon, one of the few midsummer marathon events in the country ・Introduction to the case of the Goto Tsubaki Marathon, the only full marathon event in Nagasaki Prefecture ■Health-related Program ・Introducing examples of regular delivery of medical drugs using drones from “Soraiina Co., Ltd.” ■Contact Goto City Tourism Association (One company) 2-3-1 Higashihamacho, Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture 853-0015 TEL: 0959-72-2963 FAX: 0959-74-3215 In charge: Hirayama, Takeshita “Goto Goto Gokanjuku” URL:
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