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Trainees of JICA Grass Root Program, “Ifugao Satoyama Meister Training Program” Visit Kanazawa University

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On October 24, 21 trainees of Ifugao Satoyama Meister Training Program, 3 alumni of last year’s program, Dr. Elpidio B. Basilio Jr., Director for Research and Development, and 2 delegates from Ifugao State University, and Dr. Romeo Jr. A. Gomez, Dean of Benguet State University Graduate School, visited Kanazawa University and paid a courtesy visit to President Koetsu Yamazaki.

At the meeting, Dr. Basilio offered his greetings on behalf of the delegation, followed by Visiting Professor Koji Nakamura’s introduction of the delegation, and active conversation took place until the closing time.

The trainees arrived in Japan on October 20, and they will take part in the program until October 26. The program agenda includes visit to Noto senmaida (rice terraces) and farmers’ houses. The trainees are expected take advantage of their experience in Japan and to involve themselves in activities as Satoyama Meister in their home country.