Wase x Fuku
- High School Students x Waseda University Students -
A Student-led Workshop Tackling Societal Issues
[Important] Notice regarding the venue
Due to various circumstances, the venue has been changed from the Tsuruga City Lifelong Learning Center to Fukui Station XSTAND.
Interested in exploring social issues with university students
with international backgrounds?
Our chosen theme of “gender” may sound difficult and unfamiliar.
However, you may discover that its issues are all around us!
“This bugs me a little….” “Should this be normal?”
Small questions about your daily life - school rules, pay gaps, lookism, gender roles - can lead to a bigger understanding of how our society work.
Put your English skills to use 💪 Experience what it’s like to learn in English through practical discussions.
Not confident? No worries! We will group you based on your English level.
Feel free to join with a friend!
📣NEW Collaboration!! 📣
Fukui Shimbun’s One Woman
We are happy to announce a collaboration with Fukui Shimbun's One Woman team!
Let's consider the gender issues that Fukui is facing and come up with solutions together!
Interactive Workshop on Social Issues
- Event schedule -
The information displayed in this section is preliminary and subject to change.
We will split up in groups with one to two university students per group, and have a casual discussion about societal issues and similar themes.
After the workshop, ask questions to university students!
- What does it feel like to attend a university in Tokyo?
- What is unique about Waseda?
- How is student life?
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Presentations from the University Students
The university students will talk about their own experiences with societal problems from a gender perspective, focusing on, amongst other things, differences between living in Japan and other places of the world.
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Ice breakers
By interacting with other participants in discussions and quizzes you have the chance to make new friends!
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Mini lecture from a university Professor
In the workshop, we will bring up topics that high school students often do not get a chance to talk about. Moreover, participants will get a chance to listen to a short lecture from a real professor at Waseda University. This event is a chance to experience a university setting while still in high school!
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Interactive activity
Using quizzes and doing team activities, you might gain new perspectives and understandings of new things!
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Group discussions
We will be handing out Waseda University Pens and pamphlets on the day of the event!
Venue
XSTAND
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Train: 5 minutes by foot from Fukui Station
Supports
Several institutions of Fukui prefecture has kindly joined to support our project. Thank you to the Wellbeing Co-Creation Lab of Fukui Prefectural Government, Wakasa Tourism Association, and Fukui Prefectural Newspaper for your assistance and collaboration.
Wellbeing Co-creation Lab
"Fuku-Well"
Fukui Prefectural Government's public organization, the Wellbeing Co-creation Lab “FukuWell.” They are working to enhance the well-being of residents in Fukui Prefecture, which holds the No. 1 ranking in self-perceived happiness. This workshop is conducted as part of a Partnership Research Initiative with Metropolitan Universities.
Wakasa Bay Tourism Association
"Aoao-Kichijitsu"
We received support from the Wakasa Bay Tourism Association. They are working to promote tourism in the region, contribute to the development of local industry and economy, as well as enhance the region's image, by widely introducing the nature, resources, and other aspects of the Reinan (Southern Fukui) area. The name “Aozaki Kichijitsu” carries the wish that today will be a lucky day for all who visit.
Fukui Prefecture is seeing an increasing number of women in their 20s moving out of the prefecture. What kind of community development can be effective for women to continue living in Fukui? What challenges emerge from the voices of women in Fukui? The One Woman Project conducted by the Fukui Shimbun is undertaking various initiatives to uplift the women of Fukui, including collecting personal stories for publication and holding workshops for companies and universities.
Fukui Shimbun
"One Woman"
They aim to widely disseminate the principles of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through community-based activities. Their core focus is SDG Goal 5: Achieving Gender Equality. Based in Sabae, a city developed through the eyewear industry, they pursue initiatives that balance global awareness with local commitment, operating from a “glocal” (global x local) perspective.
Sabae SDGs Center
Mentions in Media
Our event was featured in the Fukui-based online magazine URALA!. Click on the link below to read more (all text in Japanese)
Waseda University's Official Newsletter recapped our event in June. Read about our intentions, processes, and reflections of our first-ever workshop here.
