1. Summary: Let's support local big event along the river!
2. Background: Organized together with NPO, ‘Bizan Daigaku’ since 2015.”Yoshino gawa” is the name of river
which is one of the 3rd biggest river in Shikoku area.The local festival ”Yoshino gawa festival ” is
one of the famous festival in Tokushima which is supported by local people voluntary. They
want to activate this town though having local events with volunteers, so they need many
volunteers to run this festival.
3. Work: Prepare and support for local event “Yoshino gawa festival” and”Bizan Tenjin Festival” with
local people to activate the area and communication with local people. Picking and separating
rubbish during/after the festival.
4. Accommodation: Local empty house in Tokushima city. Breakfast will be prepared by volunteers. Lunch and
dinner will be served. Sleeing bag is necessary.
5. Study theme: Volunteers will get chance to interact with energetic local people who want to activate the
small city.
6. Other activities: Join the festivals, Exchange parties, experiencing Japanese culture, etc.
7. Location: Tokushima city, Tokushima pref.
8. Terminal: The closest international airport is Takamatsu airport. To get the meeting point, it will take for 3
hours by train. You need to arrive at Takamatsu airport by 10:00 on 20th, and can leave there
after 17:00 on the 3rd. You can also come from Kansai internatinal airport in Osaka. It will take
9. Requirement: Positive attitude to working hard, communication with Japanese local people
10. Participation fee: No fee
11. Language: English (Japanese is also welcomed!)
12. Other None