Excursion
・Excursion
We are pleased to offer two one-day excursion opportunities as part of the 11th EAFES international
congress: A. Inokashira Park Zoo Course and B. The University of Tokyo Chiba Forest (UTCBF) Course . If you would like to participate,
please apply by May 31. Please note that you may only sign up for one course. In the event of oversubscription,
a lottery will be held, and priority will be given to non-Japanese participants. Results will be announced via the email
address provided in your application in early June.
We hope you will take this opportunity to explore Japan's unique biodiversity and ecosystems.
We warmly welcome your participation and look forward to seeing you there!
A. Inokashira Park Zoo Course
Established in 1942, Inokashira Park Zoo focuses primarily on breeding and exhibiting native Japanese animals. The zoo is dedicated to advancing breeding techniques for the ex-situ conservation of endangered native species. This excursion will provide an overview of the zoo's current conservation efforts, including the protection, breeding, and educational initiatives for the Tsushima leopard cat and the Tokyo bitterling (Teleostei: Cyprinidae).
Meet up : |
Saturday, July 19, 10:00, at Inokashira Zoo Main Gate Entrance (Please note that there are multiple entrances of the zoo.) |
Dismissal : |
After 12:00 |
Capacity : |
Up to 20 people |
Admission fee : |
400 Japanese yen (The fee will be collected on the day of the excursion.) |
| What to bring and wear : |
Comfortable walking shoes |
Cooperation : |
Inokashira Park Zoo |
Reference : |
https://www.tokyo-zoo.net/english/ino/index.html |
B. The University of Tokyo Chiba Forest (UTCBF) Course
UTCBF was established in 1894 and is the oldest university forest for research and education in forestry and forest science in Japan. The natural forests in this area are divided into two main types: mixed conifer-hardwood forests with evergreen conifers (fir and hemlock) and evergreen oak trees, and broad-leaved forests containing species like Castanopsis, oak, and maple. Also, practical training and research on the management of Japanese cedar (Sugi) and Japanese cypress (Hinoki) plantations have been conducted in this university forest for many years. These days, deer herbivory is causing serious damage to the forest ecosystems. During our field trip, the faculty members of UTCBF will guide us to see an old Japanese cedar plantation and show us methods used to protect against deer damage.
Meet up : |
Tuesday, July 22, 8:45, at JR Tokyo Station |
Dismissal : |
17:30 at JR Tokyo Station |
Capacity : |
Up to 20 people |
Admission fee : |
10,000 Japanese yen (including transportation and lunch) |
| What to bring and wear : |
Drink, Heat stroke prevention goods, Rain gear, Long sleeves and long pants, Comfortable walking shoes |
Cooperation : |
The University of Tokyo Chiba Forest, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo |
Reference : |
https://www.uf.a.u-tokyo.ac.jp/chiba/ |
Note : |
The payment should be paid at the registration desk on the day of the conference. Train tickets and a card with details of the meeting place will be provided upon payment. Land leeches inhabit UTCBF. Children are not permitted to attend. |
Schedule
8:45 |
Meet at JR Tokyo Station |
9:00 |
Transfer by train and bus |
11:00 |
Arrive at The University of Tokyo Chiba Forest, visit Forest Museum and Charcoal Kiln |
11:30 |
Lunch (a box lunch and a pack of tea will be provided.) |
12:00 |
Guide Tour |
15:00 |
Depart from Chiba Forest |
Around 17:30 Arrive at JR Tokyo Station