Welcome Dinner
A wonderful dinner in the Multipurpose Hall of the FICC (Convention Venue).
Japanese Drum Performance
A powerful Japanese drum performance by Fukuoka University Kobuzaru to kick off the Welcome Dinner.
Summary of Global Networking Forums
10-Minute Break
A little respite before we introduce our first keynote speaker.
Check-out & Luggage
Please bring your luggage to the hotel lobby and complete your check-out. Your large suitcases will be forwarded to Kyoto and will be available for pick-up on February 17 at our final farewell meeting location.
Departure & Luggage
For the Post-Programme, please prepare a small day bag or carry-on. On the morning of the Closing Ceremony, bring all your luggage to the FICC (Convention venue). While you are attending the ceremony, we will coordinate the transfer of your large suitcases via truck to Nagasaki. You will be to pick up your luggage upon […]
Check-in & Luggage
The tour concludes at Hotel Okura Fukuoka. Please retrieve your luggage from the hotel reception (where it was stored on the 6th) and proceed to check into your accommodation for the Main Convention (Feb 8–13).
Check-out & Luggage
Please remember to check out of your room before departing the hotel in the morning. To make your travels more comfortable, we encourage you to pack a smaller hand-luggage bag for the Pre-Programme. You may leave your main suitcase with the hotel reception where you stayed on February 6th upon check-out. You can then conveniently […]
Check-in
If you arrived on the 5th take public transport or a taxi to your hotel and check-in for the night. Please don’t forget to do the in-person sign-in and pick up your name badge for the Convention.
Check-in & Luggage
The tour concludes at Hotel Okura Fukuoka. Please retrieve your luggage from the hotel reception (where it was stored on the 6th) and proceed to check into your accommodation for the Main Convention (Feb 8–13).
Check-out & Luggage
Please remember to check out of your room before departing the hotel in the morning. To make your travels more comfortable, we encourage you to pack a smaller hand-luggage bag for the Pre-Programme. You may leave your main suitcase with the hotel reception where you stayed on February 6th upon check-out. You can then conveniently […]
Important: In-Person Sign-In (Required)
Pick Up Your Name Badge! Where & When Location: Hotel Okura Fukuoka Time: Starting at 08:00 AM to 08:00 PM; Feb 4 & Feb 5 Important: Please keep your badge on you at all times during the Convention Period to ensure uninterrupted access to all sessions and areas. Why You Need It Your […]
Important: In-Person Sign-In (Required)
Pick Up Your Name Badge! Where & When Location: Fukuoka International Congress Center (Convention Venue) Time: 08:00 AM to 08:00 PM; Feb 9 Important: Please keep your badge on you at all times during the Convention Period to ensure uninterrupted access to all sessions and areas. The Opening Ceremony starts at 09:00 AM […]
Important: In-Person Sign-In (Required)
Pick Up Your Name Badge! Where & When Location: Hotel Okura Fukuoka Time: Starting at 08:00 AM to 08:00 PM; Feb 4 & until Feb 5 Important: Please keep your badge on you at all times during the Convention Period to ensure uninterrupted access to all sessions and areas. Why You Need It […]
Kyoto: Where Ancient History Captivates the World
Conclude your journey with a high-speed transit to Japan’s cultural heart, where we will visit two of the nation’s most iconic architectural treasures before our final farewell. ・Shinkansen Travel: Enjoy the world-renowned speed and comfort of the Bullet Train as we transition from the history of Hiroshima to the cultural heart of Kyoto. ・Kinkaku-ji (The […]
Group 2 – Ukiha & Yame: The Fruit Kingdom & Land of Tea
09:00-09:30 Depart Harazuru Onsen for Ukiha Inari Shrine by chartered coach 09:30-10:00 Explore Ukiha Inari Shrine 10:00-10:50 Scenic drive to Yame 10:50-11:10 Visit Yame Central Tea Garden 11:55-12:45 Explore the Tea Culture Museum 12:45-13:45 Lunch at Yame Saryo 14:25-15:05 Pooh’s Strawberry Farm (Seasonal fruit picking; not necessarily strawberries) 15:10-16:30 Explore the Yame Traditional Craft Museum […]
Group 3 – Ukiha & Yame: The Fruit Kingdom & Land of Tea
09:00-09:30 Depart Harazuru Onsen for Ukiha Inari Shrine by chartered coach 09:30-10:00 Explore Ukiha Inari Shrine 10:00-10:30 Scenic drive to Yame 10:30-11:30 Visit: Tea Culture Museum 11:55-12:55 Lunch at Irosato 13:20-13:40 Visit Yame Central Tea Garden 14:05-14:45 Pooh’s Strawberry Farm (Seasonal fruit picking; not necessarily strawberries) 14:50-16:10 Explore the Yame Traditional Craft Museum & a […]
Group 1 – Ukiha & Yame: The Fruit Kingdom & Land of Tea
09:00-09:30 Depart Harazuru Onsen for Ukiha Inari Shrine by chartered coach 09:30-10:00 Explore Ukiha Inari Shrine 10:50-11:30 Pooh’s Strawberry Farm (Seasonal fruit picking; not necessarily strawberries) 11:30-11:55 Scenic drive to Yame 11:55-12:15 Visit Yame Central Tea Garden 12:35-13:35 Lunch & visit to the Daniel K. Inouye Memorial Museum 14:00-14:50 Explore the Tea Culture Museum 15:30-16:50 […]
Group 1 – Saga: The Global Legacy of Arita Porcelain
09:00-10:30 Depart Nagasaki by chartered coach for Arita 10:30-11:30 Explore the Kyushu Ceramic Museum 11:40-12:00 Visit Izumiyama Quarry 12:10-13:10 Lunch 13:20-14:20 Walking along the Tombai walls & Sueyama Shrine 14:35-15:35 Explore China on the Park or Arita Cera 15:35-16:35 Travel to Karatsu by chartered coach 16:35-17:15 Scenic Drive: Traverse the Niji-no-Matsubara (Rainbow Pine Grove) with […]
Overview: Okawa & Yanagawa: Timeless Crafts & Samurai Heritage
Immerse yourself in the traditional artistry and samurai legacy of the Ariake Sea region with a journey through the woodworking capital of Okawa and the historic canal city of Yanagawa. Though the order will be different, everyone will get to see the following. ・Shobun Vinegar Brewery: Step inside a prestigious brewery with over 300 years […]
Hiroshima: A Place of Reflection and Resilience
Journey from the shores of Kyushu to the historic mainland, where you will encounter the ethereal beauty of a “floating” shrine and reflect on the enduring resilience of Hiroshima. ・Shinkansen & Ferry Crossing: Experience the precision of the Bullet Train followed by a scenic ferry ride across the Seto Inland Sea to reach the sacred […]
Overview: Saga – The Global Legacy of Arita Porcelain
Explore the birthplace of Japanese porcelain and the scenic coastal beauty of Saga Prefecture with a staggered itinerary designed to provide an intimate look at these historic sites across three travel groups. ・Kyushu Ceramic Museum: This museum offers a comprehensive journey through the history and exquisite artistry of porcelain from across the Kyushu region. ・Izumiyama […]
Group 3 – Nagasaki: The Legacy Project
09:30-09:45 Depart your hotel by coach to the Peace Park 09:45-10:50 Explore the Hypocenter (Ground Zero) and Peace Park 10:50-11:20 (Memorial event and offering of paper cranes) 11:20-11:40 Travel to Inasayama Kanko Hotel 11:40-12:40 Lunch at the hotel 12:40-13:00 Travel to Dejima 13:00-14:00 Explore Dejima 14:00-14:10 Travel to Dejima Messe 14:10-14:25 Walk to the 26 […]
Group 2 – Nagasaki: The Legacy Project
09:30-09:45 Depart your hotel by coach to the Peace Park 09:45-10:50 Explore the Hypocenter (Ground Zero) and Peace Park 10:50-11:20 (Memorial event and offering of paper cranes) 11:20-11:40 Travel to Inasayama Kanko Hotel 11:40-12:40 Lunch at the hotel 12:40-12:55 Travel to Dejima Messe 12:55-13:10 Walk to the 26 Martyrs Monument & Museum 13:10-14:10 Explore the […]
Overview: Nagasaki: The Legacy Project
To ensure a seamless experience and avoid overcrowding at our historic venues, participants will be divided into three separate groups to explore the following highlights of Nagasaki. ・Hypocenter & Peace Park: Stand at the exact epicenter of the 1945 atomic blast and walk through a tranquil memorial park dedicated to global peace and reflection. ・Legacy […]
Group 3 – Saga: The Global Legacy of Arita Porcelain
09:00-10:30 Depart Nagasaki by chartered coach for Arita 10:30-11:30 Explore China on the Park or Arita Cera 11:40-12:40 Visit the Kyushu Ceramic Museum 12:50-13:10 Visit Izumiyama Quarry 13:20-14:20 Lunch 14:30-15:30 Walking along the Tombai walls & Sueyama Shrine 15:35-16:35 Travel to Karatsu by chartered coach 16:35-17:15 Scenic Drive: Traverse Niji-no-Matsubara with a view of Karatsu […]
Group 1 – Nagasaki: The Legacy Project
09:30-09:45 Depart your hotel by coach to the Peace Park 09:45-10:50 Explore the Hypocenter (Ground Zero) and Peace Park 10:50-11:20 (Memorial event and offering of paper cranes) 11:20 Depart for Dejima Messe 11:35-11:50 Walk to the 26 Martyrs Monument & Museum 11:50-12:50 Explore the 26 Martyrs Museum 12:50-13:05 Walk back to the coach pick-up spot […]
Group 1 – Okawa & Yanagawa: Timeless Crafts & Samurai Heritage
09:00-11:10 Transfer: Depart Nagasaki for Okawa by chartered coach 11:20-12:50 Exploration and lunch at Shobun Vinegar Brewery 13:00-13:30 Old Yoshiwara Residence (Hands-on wood-lattice craft workshop) 13:40-14:20 Explore the historic Hanko (Border Town) district 14:20-14:40 Travel from Okawa to Yanagawa by chartered coach 15:00-15:30 Boat Tour of Yanagawa Kawakudari 15:40-17:00 Explore Ohana Estate and talk with […]
Group 2 – Saga: The Global Legacy of Arita Porcelain
09:00-10:30 Depart Nagasaki by chartered coach for Arita 10:30-11:30 Explore China on the Park or Arita Cera 11:40-12:40 Explore the Kyushu Ceramic Museum (Part I: Exploring the galleries) 12:50-13:50 Lunch 14:00-14:20 Visit Izumiyama Quarry 14:35-15:35 Explore the Kyushu Ceramic Museum (Part II: Continued exploration) 15:35-16:35 Travel to Karatsu by chartered coach 16:35-17:15 Scenic Drive: Traverse […]
Group 3 – Okawa & Yanagawa: Timeless Crafts & Samurai Heritage
09:00-11:20 Depart Nagasaki for Yanagawa by chartered coach 11:30-12:00 Boat Tour of Yanagawa Kawakudari 12:10-13:10 Lunch at Ohana 13:10-14:30 Explore Ohana Estate and talk with a descendant of the Tachibana Clan, a visit to the Tachibana Museum, and a 30-minute stroll through the Okinohata district. 14:30-14:50 Travel from Yanagawa to Okawa by chartered coach 15:00-15:30 […]
Group 2 – Kyoto: Where Ancient History Captivates the World
08:43-10:19 Travel from Hiroshima to Kyoto Station via Shinkansen; all hotels are within walking distance from the station 10:40-11:15 Depart Kyoto Station for Kinkaku-ji (The Golden Pavilion) by chartered coach 11:15-12:15 Explore Kinkaku-ji Temple 12:15-12:35 Travel to the lunch venue 12:35-13:35 Lunch 13:35-14:05 Travel to Sanjusangendo Temple 14:05-15:05 Explore Sanjusangendo Temple 15:05-15:20 Transfer to the […]
Group 1 – Kyoto: Where Ancient History Captivates the World
08:43-10:19 Travel from Hiroshima to Kyoto Station via Shinkansen; all hotels are within walking distance from the station 11:00-12:00Explore Sanjusangendo Temple 12:00-12:20 Travel to lunch venue 12:20-13:20 Lunch 13:20-13:50 Travel to Kinkaku-ji (The Golden Pavilion) 13:50-14:50 Explore Kinkaku-ji Temple 14:50-15:20 Transfer to the final farewell gathering 15:20-16:00 Final Farewell Gathering & luggage pick-up Dinner and […]
Nagasaki: Japan’s First Cosmopolitan City
After the closing ceremony at the FICC everyone will leave together from the FICC to Nagasaki where you will get your first impression of this extraordinary city. ・Peace Hall & Atomic Bomb Museum: Experience a deeply moving introduction to Nagasaki’s history. Through powerful exhibits and personal testimonies, gain a profound understanding of the city’s mission […]
Overview: Ukiha & Yame: The Fruit Kingdom & Land of Tea
Discover the beauty of the Chikugo region in Fukuoka Prefecture, from the cascading torii gates of Ukiha to the rolling emerald hills of Yame, Japan’s premier producer of high-quality green tea. Everyone will split into 3 groups to avoid overcrowding but will get to experience the same following places: ・Ukiha Inari Shrine: A shrine famous […]
Nagasaki: Japan’s First Cosmopolitan City
After the closing ceremony at the FICC everyone will leave together from the FICC to Nagasaki where you will get your first impression of this extraordinary city. ・Peace Hall & Atomic Bomb Museum: Experience a deeply moving introduction to Nagasaki’s history. Through powerful exhibits and personal testimonies, gain a profound understanding of the city’s mission […]
Nagasaki: The Legacy Project
To ensure a seamless experience and avoid overcrowding at our historic venues, participants will be divided into three separate groups to explore the following highlights of Nagasaki. ・Hypocenter & Peace Park: Stand at the exact epicenter of the 1945 atomic blast and walk through a tranquil memorial park dedicated to global peace and reflection. ・Legacy […]
Group 2 – Okawa & Yanagawa: Timeless Crafts & Samurai Heritage
09:00-11:20 Depart Nagasaki for Yanagawa by chartered coach 11:30-12:00 Boat Tour of Yanagawa Kawakudari 12:10-13:10 Lunch at Ohana 13:10-14:30 Explore Ohana Estate and talk with a descendant of the Tachibana Clan, a visit to the Tachibana Museum, and a 30-minute stroll through the Okinohata district. 14:30-14:50 Travel from Yanagawa to Okawa by chartered coach 15:00-15:30 […]
Overview: Kyoto: Where Ancient History Captivates the World
Experience the timeless elegance of Japan’s ancient capital, Kyoto, as we visit two of its most celebrated spiritual sites before concluding our journey together with a final celebratory gathering. To avoid extreme overcrowding you’ll be split into 2 groups that visit the places at different times but everyone will get to see the following: ・Shinkansen […]
Way to the Convention Venue
Either take the shuttle or make the 17-20 minute walk back to your hotel. If you’re joining the Post-Programme, take all your luggage with you to the FICC for the Closing Ceremony.
Back to the hotel
Discover the ease of Fukuoka’s public transport system. Enjoy a refreshing stroll to the subway, which will bring you directly to the doorstep of your official convention hotel.
Back to the hotel
Either take the shuttle or make the 17-20 minute walk back to your hotel.
Round Table
Way to the Convention Venue
Take the shuttle from Hotel Okura or walk the 15-20 minutes from your hotel (if you’re staying at one of the official hotels) A shuttle leaves every XY minutes
Back to the hotel
The Hotel Okura is no more than a 15-minute walk from any of the other official convention hotels.
Free Evening
Discover Fukuoka’s charming nightlife and explore the local cuisine on your own.
Back to the hotel
Either take the shuttle or make the 17-20 minute walk back to your hotel.
Cultivating the Good Life: How a Character Strengths Approach Nurtures Sustainable Tourism
Tourist guides embrace multiple roles in a given day. Their contributions to developing tourism include a mediating role (brokering access, encounters, understanding and empathy), as interpreters, storytellers, timekeepers and psychologists. Although Tourist Guides’ contributions to sustainability are documented in academic literature, it is timely to revisit these a decade later. Namely, there are eight sustainability […]
Free Evening
Discover Fukuoka’s charming nightlife and explore the local cuisine on your own.
Way to the Convention Venue
Take the shuttle from Hotel Okura or walk the 15-20 minutes from your hotel (if you’re staying at one of the official hotels) A shuttle leaves every XY minutes
What do we really mean by sustainable tourism, and why does sustainable tourism matter?
Despite its widespread use, the concept of sustainable tourism remains ambiguously defined, unevenly operationalised and is increasingly marked by a sense of fatigue generated through overuse. This presentation begins by asking two foundational questions: what do we really mean by sustainable tourism, and why does sustainable tourism matter? Rather than treating sustainability as a technical […]