Kanazawa University Public Lecture for Citizens 2026 “What Noto Cultivates” — Learning Emerging Beyond Reconstruction —

Event Details

Two years and nine months have passed since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and through ongoing reconstruction efforts, new connections and regional strengths have begun to grow in the affected areas. During this period, Kanazawa University has also conducted research and practical activities across a wide range of fields, and students have achieved significant growth through their involvement on site.

Meanwhile, the series of disasters occurring nationwide—including the Kumamoto Earthquake in July—has once again highlighted the importance of continuously considering disaster preparedness and reconstruction.

This lecture focuses on the regional strengths cultivated through engagement with Noto, research achievements, and student growth, exploring the new values and possibilities that emerge beyond reconstruction.

We look forward to your participation.

【Program】
14:00– Opening Remarks 
　Kanazawa University Trustee (Regional Co‑Creation) — Kaname Miura
　The Yomiuri Shimbun Hokuriku Bureau Chief — Hidetoshi Watanabe
14:10– “Supporting Regional Connections — Insights from the ‘Health Promotion Plaza’ Activities”
　Kanazawa University Emeritus Professor — Shizuko Omote
14:35– “Reconstruction from Multiple Disasters and Community Development Utilizing Waterside Areas”
　Faculty of Regional Development Studies, Institute of Human and Social Sciences, Kanazawa University — Takahiro Sakamoto
15:00– “Student Concerts in Noto Elementary Schools — Music Connecting Students, Children, and Communities” 
　Master’s Program (2nd year), Division of Regional Development Studies, Graduate School of Human and Socio-Environmental Studies, Kanazawa University — Junnosuke Suzuki
15：30～16：30
Talk Session: “What Are We Learning from Noto?”
　Noto Satoyama Satoumi Future Creation Center 　Specially Appointed Associate Professor — Kohei Takahara
　The Yomiuri Shimbun Wajima Bureau Reporter — Yosuke Watanabe
　The Yomiuri Shimbun Suzu Correspondent Office Reporter — Takashi Aramaki
　Kanazawa University Students

Contact

Frontier Science and Social Co-creation Initiative, Kanazawa University　TEL：076-264-5273　E-mail: manabi(a)adm.kanazawa-u.ac.jp　*Replace (a) with @.