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empower future leaders to not only gain University, Sendai-shi – explored research

insights into environmental conservation and practical applications in disaster risk

and disaster management but also to reduction.

cultivate a deeper understanding of global (6) Yoshida District Exchange Centre –

sustainability issues and foster actionable cultural immersion featuring traditional

solutions within their respective drum performances and showcasing

communities. In essence, ASEP 2017 Japanese traditions.

epitomized the collective efforts of diverse (7) AEON Tower – insights into AEON's

stakeholders to nurture a more resilient, operations and business strategies in

harmonious, and sustainable future for Japan, highlighting corporate sustainability

generations to come. and environmental initiatives.

In order to achieve these goals, ASEP

2017 was conducted as a series of site The first day of the Asian Students

visits to important areas affected by the Environment Platform (ASEP) 2017 (August

2011 disaster, inspiring lectures by experts 1st) commenced with the arrival of

and specialists on the topic of biodiversity, international participants in Japan,

and cultural activities meant to expose the heralding the beginning of an enriching

participants to the intricate cultures of exploration cantered around the theme of

Japan. These locations and events were "Biodiversity and Renovation." The day's

conducted within the rich cities and towns itinerary kicked start as the participants

of Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture, Miyagi embarked on a visit to the pioneering

Prefecture, and the greater region of "Smart AEON" store nestled within the

Tohoku. The locations and events that AEON Mall Makuhari Shintoshin. This next-

ASEP 2017 had found themselves in are: generation retail establishment stands as a

beacon of sustainable practices, intricately

(1) Smart AEON, AEON Mall Makuhari woven into its design are initiatives

Shintoshin – next-generation eco store fostering energy and electricity

known for ecologically conscious design conservation, disaster prevention in

and initiatives like energy conservation and collaboration with local communities, and

disaster prevention collaboration. the preservation of biodiversity. By

(2) Oyster farm, Minamisanriku-cho – immersing themselves in this eco-

symbol of resilience post-2011 Tohoku conscious environment, the participants

disaster, witnessing farm recovery and had gained valuable insights into the

accreditation against environmental symbiotic relationship between human

standards due to responsible and activity and the natural world, underscoring

sustainable practices. the significance of responsible

(3) Morinogakko, Higashimatsuyama-shi – consumption and environmental

insight into AEON-supported Afan stewardship in fostering biodiversity and

Woodland Disaster Recovery Project, promoting ecosystem resilience. As the

showcasing a school built within a forest day drew to a close, the participants

environment. travelled to and checked into their

(4) Tree planting at Watari-cho – engaged accommodations, poised to continue

in coastal forest restoration activities, forward on a transformative journey

contributing to environmental recovery marked by collaborative learning and

post-2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. collective action aimed at nurturing a more

(5) International Research Institute of sustainable and resilient future for

Disaster Science (IRIDeS) at Tohoku generations to come.

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