桜丘校区環境衛生協会のエコツアーを実施しました。   ・ツアータイプ：環境エコツアー ・日程　2018年 12月2日（日）、3日（月）1泊2日 ・行先　：　宇佐、臼杵、九重 ・参加者　　22名 ・エコツアーの企画・実行　ジャパン九州ツーリスト㈱　エコツアーガイド：近藤　政一     行　程 12月2日（日） 8:30   桜丘　出発 曽根干潟（エコスポット①） 苅田北九州空港IC→東九州自動車道→中津IC 双葉の里 宇佐メガソーラー（エコスポット②） 昼食　かくまさ（宇佐神宮） 宇佐IC→東九州自動車道→臼杵IC 臼杵　商家のまちなみ散策              臼杵石仏 17:00    湯の里　到着   12月3日（月） 9:00  湯の里　出発       臼杵市廃棄物処分場（エコスポット③） 臼杵IC→東九州自動車道→大分自動車道→九重IC  昼食　くじゅう野の花の郷 九州電力　八丁原地熱発電所（エコスポット④） 九重IC→大分自動車道→東九州自動車道→中津IC 道の駅なかつ 上毛PA→東九州自動車道→九州自動車道→北九州都市高速道路→足立IC 17:00   桜丘　解散     環境エコツアーの研修内容 ①曽根干潟 曽根新田の奥に広がる瀬戸内海最大の干潟。シギ・チドリ類などの渡り鳥の飛来地、 ズグロカモメやツグシガモなどの絶滅危惧種の鳥類の越冬地、更にはカブトガニの生息地と なっている。この素晴らしい環境は、地元の人達の清掃活動や環境維持の取組が大きく寄与 していることを学んだ。 ②宇佐メガソーラー 年々進んでいる地球温暖化の防止策の一つが温暖化効果ガスである二酸化炭素の排出量の削減。 その一つの対策で化石燃料を使わない太陽光発電で、具体的な二酸化炭素の削減効果を学んだ。 また、自然の緑が二酸化炭素を吸収し酸素を排出する光合成についても、自然豊かな場所で 学んだ。 ③臼杵市廃棄物処分場 九州で最大の屋根付き屋内廃棄物処分場で臼杵市の廃棄物処理方法について学んだ。 そして、廃棄物をできるだけ出さないことの大切さも学んだ。 資源を大切に、豊かで住みよいまちづくりを推進する臼杵市。 ④九州電力　 八丁原地熱発電所また、節電等も含めて自分達で身近なにできる地球温暖化防止の方法も 学んだ。化石燃料を使わない日本で最大の地熱発電所で、地球温暖化防止策を学んだ。     ツアーの様子 曽根干潟（エコスポット①） 双葉の里 宇佐メガソーラー（エコスポット②） 臼杵散策 臼井石仏 臼杵市廃棄物処分場（エコスポット③） 九州電力　八丁原地熱発電所（エコスポット④）      お問合せ   ジャパン九州ツーリスト株式会社 電話 093-521-8897 　 FAX 093-521-8898 Email　info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com 〒802-0001 北九州市小倉北区浅野3-8-1　AIMﾋﾞﾙ6階              

桜丘校区の宇佐・臼杵・九重エコツアー…の続きを読む

  The Plant making fresh water from sea water and sewage water established in 2011. The desalination process and technology can be leared.      General information     Address 96-1 Nishiminato-machi, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture Access 20 minutes by a vehicle from JR Kokura Station Days of visit Weekdays except Saturdays, Sundays and National Holidays Fee No visiting fee is required Arrangment Japan KYUSHU Tourist organize to visit    Contact us      Should you need further information please feel free to contact us. Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.  Enquiry Form    You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com Tel :  +81-93-521-8897, Fax :  +81-93-521-8898 Address :  AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture     

Water Plaza…の続きを読む

  Power generation   Kyushu Electric Power / Hachobaru Geothermal plant   Japan’s largest thermal power plant utilized Geothermal. Geothermal power generation is a method of generating electricity by turning the turbine directly with steam taken from the deep underground.   The plant is located in Kokonoe where southwestern part of Oita Prefecture, east and south are surrounded by the Kuju Mountains. There are many Onsen or hot springs in the town, especially Sujiyu Onsen boast the largest scale.   What to learn Environmentally friendly thermal power generation system  utilized Geothermal.   Where to visit Exhibition hall, Control room, Turbine room and Boiler plant   Introduce generation system Turbine room Boilor plant Generation capacity : 110,000 Kw      General information     Address 601 Hachobaru Yunotubo, Kokonoe-machi, Kusu-gun, Oita-prefecture Access One and half hours from Fukuoka-city, two and half hoours from Kitakyushu-city by vehicle Days of visit Weekdays except Saturdays, Sundays and National Holidays Fee No visiting fee is required Booking Can be made by Japan KYUSHU Tourist    Contact us      Should you need further information please feel free to contact us.   Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.    Enquiry Form    You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com Tel :  +81-93-521-8897, Fax :  +81-93-521-8898 Address :  AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture     

Kyushu Electric Power / Geothermal power…の続きを読む

  KAIZEN is one of the most important key word for Japan’s modernization and world leading industries.   KAIZEN is the Japanese word for “improvement”. In business, KAIZEN refers to activities that continuously improve all functions and involve all employees from the CEO to the workers on site. It also applies to processes, such as purchasing and logistics, that cross organizational boundaries into the supply chain.      Manufacturing Company     Nippon Steel and Sumitomo Metal / Yawata Works Japan’s first modern steel making company established in Kitakyushu in 1901.  Now, becoming the best steel maker with World-leading capabiities.  Process of steel making can be learned to visit Blast Furnace and Hot rolling mill plants.     Yaskawa Electric World-leading motor and industrial robots manufacturing company established in Kitakyushu in 1915. The robots are heavy duty industrial robots used in welding, packing, assembly, painting and other activities. Robot manufacturing factory and Yaskawa Innovation Center can be visited.     TOTO The world’s largest toilet manufacturer established in Kitakyushu in 1917.  The company is well-known in Washlet which is an innovative toilet seat that features an integrated bidet. The sanitary ware manufacturing factory and TOTO Museum can be visited     NISSAN Motor Kyushu The roots of NISSAN is Tobata Casting funded in Kitakyushu in 1911. The factory was commenced operation in 1975. Now TEANA, X-TRAIL ROGUE, SERENA and MURANO are being manufactured.  The process from assembly of the …

Company inspection tour in Kyushu…の続きを読む

  Disastrous War must not be repeated   The plutonium atomic bomb exploded about 500m over the central monument at 11:02 a.m. on August 9, 1945.  The most part of Nagasaki was destroyed, and a tremendous number of lives were lost.   And about 70,000 of Nagasaki’s 240,000 residents died instantly, and up to 60,000 were injured.   The time, Atomic bomb was exploded Atomic bomb exploded over  the central monument Nuked 50th Anniversary Monument    Nagasaki Peace Park  Established in 1955 near the Ground Zero where the Atomic Bomb was dropped  at 11:02 am on Aug. 09, 1945.   Peace Statue Completed in 1955, ten years after the atomic bombing The 9.7 meter high statue sitting on a 4 meter tall pedestal, made by renown sculptor Kitamura Seibo who born in Minami-Shimabara-city, Nagasaki-prefecture in 1884. The raised arm points to the threat of nuclear weapons and the out-stretched arm symbolizes peace. Visiting from all over Japan and the World Wishing for eternal world peace from Nagasaki Kitamura Seibo, the Statue was completed at the age of 71   Ground Zero The plutonium atomic bomb exploded about 500m over the central monument at 11:02 a.m. on August 9, 1945.   The most part of Nagasaki was destroyed, and a tremendous number of lives were lost. And about 70,000 of Nagasaki’s 240,000 residents died instantly, and up to 60,000 were injured.  Nuked 50th Anniversary Monument  Atomic bomb exploded over  the central monument      Ruins of destroyed Urakami Cathedral   Atomic …

World Peace learning…の続きを読む

  Under Construction   Japanese Cultural experiences Time to enjoy dressing in kimono tea ceremony experience, and Rickshaw riding experience at Kokura Castle Garden and Kokura Castle.    

Expriences in Kitakyushu…の続きを読む

  The city of Kitakyushu is the birthplace of the modern Japanese steel industry which began operation in 1901, and is now the world’s leading environmental future city after overcoming serious environmental pollution while it contributed greatly to Japan’s industrial development. Now it is called industrial and environmental city which is representative of Japan.   Therefore the various manufacturing can be visited for learning State-of-the-art technologies     Nippon Steel and Sumitomo Metal / Yawata Works Japan’s first modern steel making company established in Kitakyushu in 1901.  Now, becoming the best steel maker with World-leading capabiities.  Process of steel making can be learned to visit Blast Furnace and Hot rolling mill plants.     Yaskawa Electric World-leading motor and industrial robots manufacturing company established in Kitakyushu in 1915. The robots are heavy duty industrial robots used in welding, packing,  assembly, painting and other activities. Robot manufacturing factory and Yaskawa Innovation Centre can be visited.     TOTO The world’s largest toilet manufacturer established in Kitakyushu in 1917.  The company is well-known in Washlet which is an innovative toilet seat that features an integrated bidet. The sanitary ware manufacturing factory and TOTO Museum can be visited   NISSAN Motor Kyushu The roots of NISSAN is Tobata Casting funded in Kitakyushu in 1911. The factory was commenced operation in 1975. Now TEANA, X-TRAIL ROGUE, SERENA and MURANO are being manufactured.  The process from assembly of the parts to final products can be seen.   TOYOTA Motor Kyushu …

Manufacturing company visit in Kitakyush…の続きを読む

  The city is the world’s leading environmental future city after overcoming serious environmental pollution while it contributed greatly to Japan’s industrial development. Now it is called industrial and environmental city which is representative of Japan.   Therefore the various things can be learn such as environment, power generation, waste treatment, recycling and water treatment.     Eco Town Center  Eco Project information center that supports the Eco-town.  It introduces initiatives and activities implemented in Eco-town to encourage people to proactively used the facility for such activities as environmental study sessions and interaction amongst visitors.   Zero Emission Transportation System The Electric bus driven by the electricity generated by a solar power generation, therefor no global warming gases emitted from the bus. Operation of the system is commenced in 2015.  The solar power generation plant, the power charging equipment and Electric bus can be observed.  Solar Power Generation   Electric bus   On the Electric bus   ●Power generation plants   Kyushu Electric Power / Shin-Kokura Plant Kyushu’s first thermal power plant used LNG and power generation capacity is 1,800,000kw.   Generation of electricity process can be learned by visiting the turbine room, control room and boiler plant   J-Power The company have been supplying low-cost and reliable electricity for over 60 years.   And research and development of the environmental measurement have been conducted. New solar power generation and wind power generation systems can be learned.   Wind Power Generation  Japan’s first wind power generation plant constructed at the coast line facing windy strong Hibikinada …

Environmental Business in Kitakyushu-cit…の続きを読む

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Munakata Taisha Shrine Hetsu-miya…の続きを読む

  The northern tip Coast of Kyushu Island and facing to Genkai Sea where a part of Genkai Quasi-National Park. Breathtaking and dynamic view and beautiful sunset scenery can be enjoyed.     Tomigahana Lighthouse Genkai Sea Genkai Sea    Ancient Stratum Eroded rock Eroded rock        Enjoy panoramic view Misaki Shrine Tomigahana Lighthouse   Iwaya Beach Iwaya Beach Iwaya Beach   Iwaya Port Wakamatsu Cabbege field Wakamatsu Cabbege         Lovers’ Sanctuary Natsuigahama Coast Natsuigahama Coast      Contact us      Should you need further information please feel free to contact us. Your equiry can be sent by selecting the Enquiry Form link below.  Enquiry Form    You can also contact us by e-mail at info@japan-kyushu-tourist.com Tel :  +81-93-521-8897 , Fax :  +81-93-521-8898 Address :  AIM buiding 6th floor, 3-8-1 Asano, Kokura-kitaku, Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture     

Wakamatsu-kita Coast…の続きを読む