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Do a Little Good! 3 Easy-to-Join Social Good Events in Hokkaido for March 2025

2025.03.15

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Urakawa Town Sapporo City

How about doing something a little good for society, and a little fun for yourself? In Hokkaido, various events that have a positive impact on society, such as environmental protection, regional revitalization, education, and community development, are held in different areas. But if you're thinking, "It sounds complicated..." don't worry! There are actually many events that are easy to join and offer new learning experiences and encounters. This time, we'll introduce three recommended social good events happening in March 2025!

  1. Thinking About a Future with Red-crowned Cranes: "Symposium on Coexistence with Red-crowned Cranes" (Sapporo City)
  2. Turn Vacant Houses into Vacation Rentals! "Seminar on Community Development by Utilizing Vacant Houses" (Urakawa Town)
  3. Education x Community Building! Thinking About the Future of Learning Together: "KOERUWA EXHIBITION 2025" (Sapporo City)

EVENT 1 Thinking About a Future with Red-crowned Cranes: "Symposium on Coexistence with Red-crowned Cranes" (Sapporo City)

Symposium on Coexistence with Red-crowned Cranes

A symposium will be held to explore a future where people and the red-crowned crane, designated as "Hokkaido's official bird," can coexist. Through an explanation of the latest habitat status, keynote speeches by the mayor of Tsurui Village (famous as a habitat for the cranes) and university researchers, and a panel discussion, participants will consider the current state of conservation efforts and the future possibilities for coexistence. This is recommended for those interested in nature and ecosystems.

■Date & Time: Saturday, March 22, 2025, 14:00-16:00
■Venue: Large Auditorium, Building 5, Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University (Kita 10-jo Nishi 8-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo)
■Fee: Free (advance registration recommended)
Click here for details and map information for the "Symposium on Coexistence with Red-crowned Cranes"

EVENT 2 Turn Vacant Houses into Vacation Rentals! "Seminar on Community Development by Utilizing Vacant Houses" (Urakawa Town)

Seminar on Community Development by Utilizing Vacant Houses

Initiatives to revitalize regions by utilizing the growing number of vacant houses as private lodgings are gaining attention. In this seminar, speakers will include representatives from the famous vacation rental platform "Airbnb" and business operators who actually run private lodgings, introducing concrete methods for utilizing vacant houses. Additionally, there will be a "Key Points for Starting a Private Lodging" session by an administrative scrivener and a workshop to think about the future of community development. This is a must-see for anyone interested in regional revitalization.

■Date & Time: Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 13:30-15:30 (Doors open at 13:00)
■Venue: Hidaka Subprefectural Bureau, 2nd Floor, Room 201 (56 Sakaeokahigashi-dori, Urakawa-cho)
■Fee: Free (capacity limited, advance registration required)
Click here for details and map information for the "Seminar on Community Development by Utilizing Vacant Houses"

EVENT 3 Education x Community Building! Thinking About the Future of Learning Together: "KOERUWA EXHIBITION 2025" (Sapporo City)

KOERUWA EXHIBITION 2025

This event is hosted by "Koeruwa," a startup working on regional education and community development with the keyword "koeru" (to go beyond). While looking back on their activities in fiscal year 2024, people involved in education and community building will gather to discuss future prospects. The event will feature a variety of content, including a talk by Kosuke Shinagawa, also known as the host of "Japan's Most Fun Philosophy Radio," and a "KOERU BAR Time" for free networking. If you're interested in regional education or community building, please feel free to join.

■Date & Time: Sunday, March 23, 2025, 13:00-18:00 (entry and exit are flexible)
■Venue: Air Water no Mori (Kita 3-jo Nishi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo)
■Fee: Free (advance registration recommended)
Click here for details and map information for "KOERUWA EXHIBITION 2025"

Let's Start Doing 'a Little Good'!

Each of the events introduced here is something you can easily participate in without any specialized knowledge. By experiencing "something a little good for society," you might gain new perspectives and insights. If any of these events catch your eye, be sure to check them out.

*All information is current as of the article's publication in March 2025.
*All information is subject to change. Please check the official websites for the latest details.

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