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Professor Isoya Shinji, former president of Tokyo University of Agriculture, visits Osaka

6Month14day, sunday. We will hold an event with the theme of "City, Food and Agriculture - Learning from farmers. How to live as an environmental citizen."This is a collaborative project between Tanimachi Solaniwa, which operates Osaka Guri Guri Marche, and Seishoku Kyokai. In the morning, Isoya Shinji and Nakanoshima Park will be the starting point for the “Landscape Tour,” where you will walk around the city and learn how to see the scenery. (Entry fee1,000Yen tax included) From the afternoon, Japan Macrobiotic Association3In the seminar room on the floor, "Let's review the peasants!(participation fee1,500Yen tax included) It's a precious opportunity.Please come and join us.   How to apply After filling in the necessary information on the flyer, Tanimachi Solaniwa ([email protected]) or send an email to Seishoku Kyokai ([email protected]) or call (06-6941-7506) to apply. Participation fees will be paid on the day.   *profile Shinji Isoya. Landscape scientist, agronomist, former president of Tokyo University of Agriculture.2015Years4Received the "Midori no Academic Award" in the presence of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress in May.The introductory text is quoted below.   The most notable of Shinji's achievements is his contribution to promoting public understanding of 'green'.It is his extremely important contribution that he has launched a movement through citizens' cooperation to "conserve and nurture landscapes" in cities, which had been blank until now, and has created a national movement linked with policies. These grassroots activities led to the enactment of the Landscape Law.   ◆ Introductory text for the Green Science Award http://www.cao.go.jp/midorisho/gakujutsusho/profile_shinji.html