Travelogue: Sakura Science Program , 2020

INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

JAPAN-ASIA: EXCHANGE PROGRAM IN SCIENCE 2020

TRAVELOGUE

FUKUOKA, JAPAN

Sustainable River-Based
Tourism Product Development

1.0 | INTRODUCTION 3.0| THE DELEGATION

• Program Overview • Participants Profile
• Task Delegation
2.0 | PROGRAM
COLLABORATION 4.0| PROGRAM AREA

• Japan-Malaysia Association 5.0| PROGRAM ITINERARY
• Japan Science and Technology Agency
• Sakura Science Plan Day 1: 20th January 2020
• Kulliyyah of Languages and Management,
• Basic Study of River Management
International Islamic University Malaysia • International Exchange Program

- Fukuoka University

Day 2: 21st January 2020 CONTENTS

• Yufuin Sightseeing
• Inspection of Damaged Area

Day 3: 22nd January 2020

• Visit Bridgestone Cooperation
• International Exchange Program

- Kurume University
• The Chikugo River and Ariake Sea

Management

Day 4: 23rd January 2020

• Visit Kurume City Water Supply
and Sewage

• International Exchange Program
- Saga University

Day 5: 24th January 2020

• Yanagawa Sightseeing
• Ariake Sea Sightseeing
• Fukuoka City Sightseeing

Day 6: 25th January 2020 6.0| SUSTAINABLE
•
Closing Ceremony & Student RIVER BASED TOURISM
Presentation
PRODUCT

Day 7: 26th January 2020 DEVELOPMENT

• Current State of Science • Student Presentation

and Technology, 7.0| SUMMARIZATION
Environmental Problems of

Fukuoka

• Visit Fukuoka City Science

Museum

INTRODU
Program

4

UCTION
Overview

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Sakura Science
Program

Sakura Science Program is an 3. To collaborate the

exchange program in providing a platform in science and technology
terms of exchanging the knowledge in the
field of science and technology for students research with JMA which
and researcher. Japan-Asia: Exchange aligned with “Sustainable
Program in Science 2020 was held on 20th–
27th January 2020 that has been organized River-Based Tourism
by Japan-Malaysian Association (JMA) and Product Development”
Sakura Science Plan. Besides that, this
program has been subsidized by Japan
Science and Technology Agency (JST).

JMA has proposed to conduct a
student program exchange with International
Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Pagoh
Campus. Therefore, the theme of this
program is “Sustainable River-Based
Tourism Product Development” which in
line with the Flagship Project of Kulliyyah
of Languages and Management (KLM)
entitled “Sustainable Biosphere” with the
main project of “The Muara: A Living River
Lab in Muar”.

The objectives of this program are:
1. To increase knowledge while

broaden students understand about
the science and technology practices
in Japan towards achieving
ecosystem sustainability.
2. To foster awareness among students
on preservation and conservation
effort in ecosystem, culture, and
society through the modern
industrialization approach.

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OVERVIEW

“ Sustainable River-Based Tourism
”Product Development

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PROGRAM

COLLABO

Japan-Malaysia Association

The organization that have a high responsibility to foster the friendship
exchange between two countries in this program

Japan Science & Technology Agency

The organization plays a central role in strengthening close relationship with
universities research institutes and industry inside and outside Japan, create
collaborative science and technology innovation and ensure the sustainable
development of society

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ORATION

Sakura Science Plan 9

Support the development of talented people overseas who have the

potential to contribute to innovation in science and technology and

promote globalization of Japanese education and research institutes.

Kulliyyah of Languages and Management (KLM)

Kulliyyah of Languages and Management (KLM) is one of the faculties in
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) that offered four main
courses for undergraduate students namely Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) English
for International Communication, Malay for International Communication,
Arabic for International Communication and Bachelor in Tourism Planning
and Management.

THE DELE

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EGATION

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Participants
Profile & Task
Delegation

The Japan-Asia: Exchange Program in Transdisciplinary approach in this
program is to expose students towards
Science 2020 involved 10 participants of the sustainable river-based tourism
IIUM students from four different faculties product and current development in
namely 3 students from Kulliyyah of Japan by enabling students to gain
Languages and Management, 2 students experience and knowledge through
from Kulliyyah of Architecture and different aspect of studies especially in
Environmental Design, 2 students from science, technology, engineering,
Kulliyyah of Engineering, and 2 students architecture and tourism.
from Kulliyyah of Science.

Dr. Nur Hidayah Nor Afifin Nadia
Abd Rahman M Noor Azman
Program Advisor Program Manager

Assistant Professor: Bachelor in
Department of Tourism Planning
Tourism, Kulliyyah and Hospitality
of Languages and Management
Management

Nurul Ain Afiqah Muhamad Haiqal
Abdul Rahman Shaharuddin
Secretary Program Coordinator

Bachelor in Bachelor in Tourism
Tourism Planning Planning and
and Hospitality Hospitality
Management Management

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Mohammed Zahin Muhammad Hilmi
Mohammed Muhammad Rosli
Rezewan Photographer &
Translator Media

Bachelor of Arts. Bachelor in Civil
English for Engineering
International
Communication

Fatin Umaidah Norermi Firzana
Binti Ramli Ahmad Alfian
Photographer & Welfare & Food
Media Preparation

Bachelor in Bachelor in
Manufacturing and Biotechnology
Materials
Engineering

Muhamad Adil Balqis Wazir
Ramzi Mohd Daud Preparation &
Welfare & Food Technical
Preparation
Master in
Bachelor in Marine Architecture and
Science Environment
Design

Abdul Hakeem
Muhammad
Preparation &
Technical

Master in
Architecture and
Environment
Design

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PROGRAM AREA
“ Let s explore the valuable trip
”in Japan

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FUKUOKA

JAPAN

The Japan-Asia: Exchange Program in The Map of Japan

Science 2020 was held in Fukuoka Prefecture
of Japan. Fukuoka Prefecture is a prefecture of
Japan that located on the Kyushu Island which
also known as the biggest capital and city of
Kyushu. Fukuoka Prefecture is located at the
northernmost point of Kyushu on the Kanmon
Straits, which connecting the Tsushima Strait
and Seto Inland Sea across from Yamaguchi
Prefecture on the island of Honshu and extends
south towards the Ariake Sea.

Therefore, there were 13 location of
attractions that have been visited along this
program. There are 4 accommodations that
have been registered for the participants
throughout the program for 7 days. This is to
facilitate the movement of participants to the
program venues

Not to scale

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The location map of
program

1 Fukuoka International Airport
2 Kyushu University

3 Fukuoka University Not to scale
4 Yufuin, Oita
5 Yamada Dam, Asakura

6 Terauchi Dam 11 Ariake Sea Bridge

7 Damaged Area of Asakura 12 Fukuoka International

Congress Center

8 • Kurume Station 13 Dazaifu Teman-gu
• Bridgestone Cooperation

Kurume Plant A Smile Hotel Oita Hita
• Kurume University

• Kurume City Central B Washington Hotel Plaza
Purification Centre
Kurume

9 SAGA University C Hotel Route-Inn Saga Ekimae

10 Yanagawa River D Montan Fukuoka Hotel

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PROGRAM

ITINERARY

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“ A wonderful trip

with fruitful
exposure

”

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20th Jan 2020
THURSDAY

FANTASTIC
JOURNEY

1ST DAY

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“The SDGs should place
more emphasis on
sustainability, including not
only social but also
economic and in particular,
ecological aspects in the
”development agenda.

Baumgartner, R. J. (2019). “Sustainable
development goals and the forest sector-A complex
relationship.” Forests 10 (2), 152.

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Visiting Faculty of Engineering 01

Kyushu University

“ Kyushu University was founded in Fukuoka in 1911 as

the 4th Imperial University. Kyushu University has established

as a leader in education and research in Japan and throughout

the world . Currently, it has a total student population of 18,799,

of which about 10% are inter national students , and its faculty

boasts roughly 2,300 full-time members. Comprehensive in its

academic reach, the university has 11 undergraduate schools, 18

graduate schools and 16 faculties.

The faculties involved:
1. Faculty of Humanities
2. Faculty of Social and Cultural Studies
3. Faculty of Human-Environment Studies
4. Faculty of Law
5. Faculty of Economics
6. Faculty of Languages and Cultures
7. Faculty of Sciences
8. Faculty of Mathematics
9. Faculty of Medical Sciences
10. Faculty of Dental Science
11. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
12. Faculty of Engineering
13. Faculty of Design
14. Faculty of Information Science and Electrical Engineering
15. Faculty of Engineering Sciences

”16. Faculty of Agriculture

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During our visit to this

university, we were given a
lecture about Eco-Disaster Risk
Reduction (Eco-DRR), which is
the sustainable management,
conservation and restoration of
ecosystem in order to reduce the
risk of disaster with the aim to
have a sustainable development.
Besides, the participants also
receive new input on chronology
and facts on the flood happened in
Chikugo River.

The Chikugo River estuary
is the largest estuary in the Ariake
Sea in terms of both catchment
area. The tidal reach extends to
the Chikugo Weir 23 km
upstream from the river mouth.
Strong tidal currents completely
mix the water column during
spring tides, whereas partial
stratification occurs during neap
tides.

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International Exchange Program 02

International Exchange Centre and The
Faculty of Humanities, Fukuoka University

“ Fukuoka University’s study abroad system is divided into
three namely “Student Exchange”, “Study Abroad” and “Certified
Study Abroad”. It is very interesting to those want to further studying
abroad. Fukuoka University’s Medium and Long-term Plans (Phase
1, 2020 to 2024) consist of five vital aspects namely:
1. Providing education, research, and healthcare that meet the
requirements of the era and society
2. Supporting advanced, high-level research
3. Nurturing a global perspective through close relations with other
nations, especially in East Asia
4. Helping vitalize and develop Fukuoka and the surrounding
region
5. Building a flexible organization resilient to the intense change
that characterizes our times and strengthening the University’s
financial base

(Source: Fukuoka University Guide Book 2020)

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Students were able to enjoy the “Advancing, through the
educational, scientific and
magnificent view of Fukuoka City with the cultural relations of the peoples
explanation from person in charge. Besides, of the world, the objectives
the participants able to learn a different type of international peace and of the
of Japanese character which are Hiragana, common welfare of mankind”
Katakana and Kanji. In the evening, we had
the opportunities to meet few students from (UNESCO, 1945)
Fukuoka University and sharing ideas on
random topic and everyone were glad to
meet each other from different background,
culture and lifestyle.

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21st Jan 2020
FRIDAY

ENJOYABLE
EXPERIENCE

2ND DAY

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“
Unsustainable development
occurs when present
progress is at the expense
of future generations.
Irresponsible planning and
environmental degradation
through exploitation of
resources, generation of
wastes and pollutants are
”the some reasons

Verma. A. K. (2019). Sustainable development and
environmental ethics. International Journal on
Environmental Sciences, 10(1), 1-5.

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Visiting Yufuin 03

Sightseeing Activity

“Yufuin is a famous onsen town located in Yufu, Oita

Prefecture. Close to Beppu, this tranquil town is blessed with
naturally-flowing water and boasts mesmerizing scenery with Mt.
Yufu surrounded by peaceful fields.

Yufuin is accessible from Hakata Station in Fukuoka, making it an
ideal day trip destination. In addition to its great location and onsen,
there are cafes, restaurants, and other facilities that cater to a wide
variety of travelers. This article introduces places where visitors can
enjoy food, museums, and other entertainment in Yufuin.

”(Source: Tourism Oita)

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During the sightseeing in Yufuin,

we were exposed to different tourism
destinations there such as Kirinko Lake,
Hotarumi Bashi Bridge Tenso Shrine,
Yunotsubo Road and Hotel Tamanoyu. All
of these places portrayed different tourism
product and resources hence have the
potential the be developed into specific
type of tourism since the tour guide did
mentioned this place are divided into three
zones which are industry, tourism and
agriculture. Rather than sightseeing, tourist
who visited Yufuin can visit the shrine for
religious purpose and watch fireflies at
Hotarumi Bashi Bridge.

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Inspection of Damaged Area 04

Asakura

“It was reported that in 2017, heavy rain causes flooding,

damage and death in Japan. Asakura City, Fukuoka prefecture is one
of the parts of southern Japan that effected by this natural disaster.
This tragedy reported to have killed at least 16 people and left
hundreds stranded as the torrents swept away roads, houses, and
destroyed schools. Thus, local residents and rescue workers take
part in search operations for missing people in flood area in
Asakura.

”(Source: USA Today)

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In Asakura, we visited Besides, students also visited
Terauchi Dam along with the
Yamada Dam and Triple Waterwheel inspection of damage area. This kind
at the first place. Both of them are of visit will indirectly be providing
used for water intake to a little new input to students on the history
elevated irrigation canal and the dam and timeline of the damage as well as
was built to direct water from the main function of the dam for local
Chikugo river. Students were given people.
opportunity to explore the site
through observation towards the 31
available natural resources.

22nd Jan 2020
SATURDAY

EXHILARATING
MOMENT

3RD DAY

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“Ensuring responsible human
behavior and actions at the
international, national,
community and individual
levels are to uphold and
promote the tenets of
sustainable development in
interest of human
”development.
Mensah, J., & Casadevall, S. R. (2019). Sustainable
development: Meaning, history, principles, pillars,
and implications for human action: Literature
review. Cogent Social Science, 5(1).

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Visiting Bridgestone Cooperation 05

Kurume Plant

“ Bridgestone Group is eternally committed to serving

society with superior quality which considering sustainability in
production and innovation. They are responsible to provide great
range of products and services with innovative technologies.

”(Source: Bridgestone Global Official Website)

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“In 1930, the
predecessor of
Bridgestone, started to
produce the first tires
and 1931 Bridgestone
Tire Co., Ltd was
established in the city of
Kurume, Fukuoka
Prefecture in Japan.”

In Bridgestone Kurume

Plant, students are given lecture
on the factory at the first place,
including the process of making
the tires. This factory was also
organizing activities and
program with school students
and they are trying to expose
the students with sustainability
of products since the young age.

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International Exchange Program 06

Kurume University

“Kurume University was established as a Kyushu medical

in 1928, and it came into being with the establishment of the
Faculty of Commerce. At present, it has developed as
comprehensive private university, and it consists of 6 faculties with
13 departments, 4 graduate schools and 19 research centers.

”(Source: Kurume University Official Website)

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During our visit to this

university, we were given a.

“Kurume University In this university, participants
offers research centres
are given exposure on faculties and
and institute for courses offered in Kurume
specific courses such University as well as exchange
program. Besides, participants had
as Humanities, the chances to go for a campus tour.
Economics, Business, During the tour, we were able to see
Law, International, the classrooms, facilities provided in
Medical and Nursing” library as well as IT room. Since the
students are in their examination
week, so it is hard to meet and great
with them.

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The Chikugo River and

Ariake Sea Management 07

Talk Program

“The Chikugo River Lift Bridge symbolized Morodomi

town in Saga City, spans the biggest river in Kyushu, Chikugo
River, and known as one of the moveable life railway bridges in the
world. Before the bridge was built, the locals were trying to find a
solution to build a railway bridge to allow trains to cross the wide
river, with a drastic difference in water level between high and low
tide, while not hindering the passage of large vessels, which
frequently travelled on Chikugo River.

”(Source: Saga, Japan Official Travel Guide)

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Participants are given

opportunity to study about
Chikugo River and Ariake Sea
management especially in aspect
tripod scheme in flood scheme in
flood disaster management,
policies implementation, location
map and stakeholder involvement.

Other than that, Drought “The application of water quality
Risk Management also been assessment in Areake Sea using principal
introduced in this lecture. To cope component analysis that can be used for
with the drought disasters, Japan investigating the condition of the Ariake
takes three types of
countermeasures namely water Sea, Japan, which has been suffering
resources planning and from severe environmental issues for the
development as supply side
measures, promotion of efficient past few decades.”
water use as demand side
measures and coordinated drought
risk management as risk control
measures.

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23rd Jan 2020
SUNDAY

VALUABLE
SHARING

4TH DAY

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“
Sustainable development
cares for the common
good, debates on the
challenges of civilization
connected with the
transformations of
society and economies
”
Adamczyk, M., Betlej, A., Gondek, J., & Ohotina, A.
(2019). Technology and sustainable development:
towards the future. Entrepreneurship and
Sustainability Issues, 6(4), 2003-2016

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Visiting Kurume City 08

Water Supply and Sewage System

“Kurume City was introduced as “sister city”, friendship town,

and well-known as honorary citizen of city. It is located at northern
part, Southwest Fukuoka of Kyushu, and Motoichi is to distance of
about 40 kilometers from Fukuoka-shi that is metropolis of Kyushu.
City limits show long shape to 32.27 kilometers of east and west, north
and south 15.99 kilometers and east and west, and administrative area is
229.96 square kilometers. In addition, neighborhood, national highway
of five Route 3 others go to crosspoint of Kyushu Expressway and Oita,
Nagasaki Expressway in central city in the southern part of the
prefecture, and it is in strategic point of traffic.

”(Source: Kurume-shi Government Office)

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The participants were

given lecture on Kurume City
Wastewater Treatment Plant
and the staff assisted all of
them to see the process of
water treatment. Although the
participants are from different
field of study, by having this
kind of visit, they are able to
gain new input and
information.

“The sewage treatment
facility involved several
aspects namely flow of the

sewerage treatment,
sewage pipe, grit chamber,
beginning sedimentation

basin, reaction tank, the
last sedimentation basin,

and sterilization
facilities.”

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International Exchange Program 09

Saga University

“Saga University is a comprehensive national university

formed by the integration of the former Saga University and Saga
Medical School. It consists of six faculties namely Education, Art
and Regional Design, Economics, Medicine, Science and
Engineering and Agriculture. Graduates also have opportunity to
proceed to master’s courses at the Graduate School of Regional
Design and Agriculture. There are many program for international
students such as exchange program, degree seeking program, short-
and term program.

”(Source: Saga University Guide Book)

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The participants were introduced

to the courses and exchange program
offered there. Surprisingly, the
participants managed to meet four
Malaysian students who are pursuing the
Bachelor Degree there and they grabbed
the chances to know each other and talk
more about the university. Furthermore,
we also visited Saga University Art
Museum (SUAM) that exhibited various
kind of arts by the students.

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24th Jan 2020
MONDAY

EXCITEMENT
VIEW

5TH DAY

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“The concept of

sustainable development
covers numerous
components providing
incentives for regional
development, i.e. the
projected growth of
gross domestic product,
increased expenditure on

”R&D

Raszkowski, A., & Bartniczak, B. (2018). Towards
sustainable regional development: economy, society,
environment, good governance based on the example
of Polish regions. Transformations in Business &
Economics, 17(2 (44)).

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Yanagawa Sightseeing 10

Yanagawa Village

“Yanagawa River cruise associate the 4 km stretch of river

in the water city of Yanagawa has been designated a National Site
of Scenic Beauty. Enjoy a relaxing time along the river in the
donko’ boat. The trip can be enjoyed in all seasons with cherry
blossoms and irises in the spring, illuminated boats in the summer,
colorful leaves and kotatsu boats in the fall.

”(Source: https://www.kyushuandtokyo.org/)

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In Yanagawa, the

participants visited Yanagawa
river and Chikugo River Lift
Bridge. In Yanagawa river, the
participants able to experiencing
river cruise along the river while
enjoying the outstanding scenery.
The river cruise is still applying
the traditional version whereby
there will be a man who
controlling the wooden boat with
the passenger in it. Besides, a visit
to Chikugo River Lift Bridge
enable the participants to
understand the history of the
establishment and the significant
of its design.

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Ariake Sea Sightseeing 11

Chikugo River Lift Bridge

“When the setting sun sinks into the Ariake sea, poles from

the frames for collecting nori rise from the tidal flat as backlit
silhouettes. With the nori frames and the red sky and dark gray
floating tideland, the evening scenery color is unique to Ariake Sea
and you can see a beautiful landscape..

”(Source: Fukuoka Prefecture Sightseeing Information)

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