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2024/11/29 23:00:00 Professor Hirata's Seminar: Seminar Trip to Busan, Korea

  • CategoryGTゼミ活動紹介
  • Posted byYamashita
Hello, everyone! I’m Sorama Yamashita, a third-year student in the Global Tourism Department. I belong to Professor Hirata’s seminar. In this seminar, we conducted some unique research during the spring semester. We went on a study trip to Busan, Korea, with my fellow seminar members from September 8th to 12th. Today, I will introduce our activities and share my experiences from the Korean Busan study trip.

Seminar Research Activities
First, let me introduce our seminar activities. The theme of our research was "Plans for Improving Recruitment Activities from a Student's Perspective." The goal was to create an appealing company brochure to help businesses struggling with recruitment.
To begin, we visited a local company to learn more about their work in detail. We conducted interviews and on-site visits, during which representatives shared insights about their business's strengths and appeal. Through this process, we gained a better understanding of the company’s unique qualities. After gathering this information, we held discussions to analyze the company’s information and brainstorm brochure designs.
We focused on what aspects of the company would attract students as potential employees and how to communicate this effectively. We also researched other companies' websites and brochures, analyzing successful case studies and presentation techniques. As a result, we were able to incorporate effective strategies into the brochure for our cooperating company.
The findings of this research were presented at the 2024 International GLOCAL-TOURISM Student Presentation on the third day of our study trip in Busan, Korea.

Study Trip to Busan, Korea
Next, I will talk about our study trip to Busan. Along with this essay, I have created a video summarizing the trip from the first to the fifth day—please take a look if you’re interested. Participation in the Busan training program was optional, and I was initially concerned about the cost. However, I decided to join for three main reasons: I wanted to build friendships with my seminar members, I was excited about the opportunity to visit Korea, and I hoped to create lasting memories from my time as a student. These motivations made the experience worthwhile.

Presentation Contest in Busan
On the third day of our trip, we participated in the 2024 International GLOCAL-TOURISM Student Presentation. This was the culmination of our spring semester research. In addition to Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, several other institutions participated, including KINDAI University, Hannan University, Osaka University of Commerce, Seinan Jo Gakuin University, Nara Prefectural University, and NPO Corporation Adovo. Some universities presented in English, while others presented in Japanese. During the afternoon session, our seminar from Kyoto University of Foreign Studies gave our presentation. All eight members stood on stage and spoke in Japanese. I was very nervous, but we presented with confidence and considered it a great success. This experience allowed us to share the results of our hard work with professors and students from other universities.

Additionally, this presentation motivated me for my upcoming graduation thesis and mid-year report. Although I’m not part of the group continuing this project in the fall semester, three members are working on new activities. Our partner companies have reached out, expressing interest in using social media platforms like Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and TikTok for promotional videos.
Our efforts were recognized, and we were awarded the Encouragement Prize for our presentation. Reflecting on this, I feel grateful for choosing Professor Hirata’s seminar and for the unforgettable memories we created during the Busan trip.

Conclusion
Finally, I want to thank everyone who supported us throughout this journey. The Busan trip and the research we conducted have been invaluable experiences that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Thank you all for reading!

Here is a video link. Please check this out!!


  • Hirata Seminar Students Participating in International Glocal-Tourism Student Presentation
  • We experienced Korean traditional dresses during our trip
  • My favorite Bibimpap at Kime Airport in Busan

2024/11/29 23:00:00 平田先生ゼミ:春学期の活動紹介と韓国・釜山研修

  • CategoryGTゼミ活動紹介
  • Posted by広報隊山下
みなさん、こんにちは。グローバル観光学科3年次生の山下空真です。私は平田先生ゼミに所属しています。このゼミでは春学期に、少し変わった研究を行いました。また9月8日から12日までゼミメンバーと一緒に韓国・釜山研修に行きました。今回は、活動紹介と韓国・釜山研修について紹介します。

まず活動内容を紹介します。タイトルは「学生視点を取り入れた企業採用活動の改善策」です。本研究では、採用活動に困難を抱える企業を支援するために、学生にとって魅力的な会社案内を作成することを目指しました。まず協力企業への訪問で業務の詳細や仕事のヒアリングを実施し、担当者へ話を伺い、企業の魅力や強みを把握しました。これにより私たち学生が企業に対して抱く疑問や関心を理解することができたと考えます。またミーティングも重ね、ヒアリング結果から会社案内の内容やデザインを議論しました。特に学生視点から見て何が魅力か、どう情報を伝えるかを話し合いました。さらに他社のホームページの会社案内を研究し、成功事例やプレゼンテーション手法に着目し分析しました。これにより、効果的な手法を把握し、協力企業の会社案内に反映させることができたと考えます。上記の研究成果を、韓国・釜山研修の3日目「2024国際グローカル観光学生発表大会」で発表をしました。

次に韓国・釜山研修を紹介します。今回のブログに加えて、研修の1日目から5日目の様子の動画を作成しました。ぜひ、ご覧ください。実は韓国・釜山研修は参加必須ではありません。予算もあり悩みましたが、参加を決めた理由があります。1つ目、ゼミメンバーと親睦を深めたい。2つ目、韓国に行くことができる。3つ目、学生時代の思い出にしたい。以上の3つです。

そしてこの研修3日目にあった、「2024国際グローカル観光学生発表大会・南海大学開催」について紹介します。私たちが時間をかけて研究した内容を発表しました。私たち京都外国語大学以外に、近畿大学、阪南大学、大阪商業大学、西南女学院大学、奈良県立大学、NPO法人Adovoが参加しました。1人での発表や英語で発表する大学もありました。午後の部の2番目は、私たち京都外国語大学平田先生ゼミです。8人のメンバーがステージに立ち、全員、日本語で話しました。他のメンバーは分かりませんが、私は非常に緊張しました。しかし、自信を持って発表することができたので大成功だと振り返っています。ゼミメンバーで春学期に一生懸命頑張った研究内容が、他大学の先生や一緒に参加した学生に伝える事ができました。また今回の経験が、卒業論文の中間発表等に活かすことが私の直近の目標です。秋学期、他のメンバー3人活動を続けています。協力企業様から、SNSを上手く活用したいと連絡がきました。そこでグループメンバーは、会社紹介のshort動画、Instagramのリール、YouTubeのshort動画、ティックトックなどを薦めたと教えてくれました。

気になる結果ですが、京都外国語大学平田先生ゼミ発表は奨励賞を頂きました。最後に、他のゼミの詳細は存じませんが、この韓国・釜山研修、平田先生ゼミを選んで良かったです。ゼミ参加メンバーで、韓国・釜山研修に行ったことは私の一生の宝物です。「みんな、ありがとう!!」読んで頂きありがとうございました。

こちらのYoutubeリンクで本ブログの動画がご覧になれます。
  • 「2024国際グローカル観光学生発表大会・南海大学開催」 平田先生ゼミは+4人、合計12人で活動しています。
  • 韓国・釜山研修・3日目に、韓国衣装体験をしました。
  • 金海(キメ)国際空港で食べた「ビビンバ」です。 私のオススメです。

2024/11/15 01:00:00 北海道での「おてつだび」“Otetsutabi” in Hokkaido

  • Category学外活動
  • Posted by広報隊河原
みなさんこんにちは。グローバル観光学科3年次生の河原のどかです。だんだん冬らしい風が吹いてきましたね。今回は、夏季休暇中に北海道のトマト農家さんのところで「おてつたび」してきた経験をシェアします。

「おてつたび 」をみなさんご存知でしょうか。日本各地の第一産業から旅館・ホテルなどの場所で、人手が足りていないところに旅をしながらお手伝いするという取り組みです。地域の事業者さんと数日間、数か月共に働くため、観光に行く時とはまた違った地域の方との関りができます。また、報酬も頂けるため、旅費が削減でき、知らない地域に行くハードルが低いところが魅力のひとつです。

私がお世話になったのは、北海道平取町のトマト農家さん。「ニシパの恋人」というブランドトマトを栽培しておられます。朝は6時からハウスに向かい、数十棟分のトマトを収穫します。収穫するトマトはスーパーに並んでいるような真っ赤ではなく緑の実から少し色づいたピンク色のものをハサミや手でもぎ取ります。勤務したての頃は、頃合いのトマトを見分けることに苦労しました。また、作業スピードもベテランさんと比べると遅く、不安に感じることもありましたが、コツを教えていただいたり、「マイペースでいいんだよ」と声をかけていただき、とても楽しみながら作業をしました。そして収穫を終え、お昼休憩の後はトマトのお手入れ作業をします。実に栄養がいきわたるよう、余分な葉を落とす作業や、仕分けの作業等を行いました。

滞在期間中は農家さんの所有する離れのお家に、同じくおてつたびで来られた方々と3人でシェアハウスしていました。おふたりは千葉県出身、滋賀県出身と北海道出身ではありませんが、北海道がお好きでローカル情報に詳しい方々でした。見知らぬ土地では、コンビニ、スーパーに行くこともまるで探検です。そのため、北海道に展開されているコンビニ、「セイコーマート」に行くと、ふたりがご当地商品を教えてくれるなどして助かりました。食事は自炊していましたが、農家さんが家庭菜園で育てたミニトマトやナスビ、きゅうり、ピーマン、ゴーヤ、オクラなどのお野菜を毎日のようにいただき、お野菜に溢れた贅沢な食卓でした。時にはたこ焼き、ホットケーキ、天ぷらパーティをして、美味しいご飯を楽しみました。

平取町にはアイヌの博物館、資料館等が集まる二風谷コタンという場所があります。コタンはアイヌ語で集落を意味します。ゴールデンカムイというマンガの舞台、映画ロケ地になった場所でもあります。お休みの日には博物館でアイヌ文化について学んだり、お祭り、イベントに参加したりしました。特に思い出深いのは「チプサンケ 」という年に一度の伝統行事に参加したことです。アイヌ語で「舟おろし」を意味するイベントは、アイヌの伝統的な舟である、木をくり抜いた丸木舟に乗り、沙流川を下ることができるイベントです。イベント前に舟が転覆する恐れがあり、濡れるとの注意を受けましたが、乗ってみるとすぐに浸水しズボンがずぶ濡れになりました。それもそのはず、丸木舟が転覆しないよう、あえて穴を開け、浸水する仕組みのようです。しかし、広大な北海道の川に流れているということが嬉しく、最後は川に飛び込み遊びました。

北海道で出会えたみなさんは、とても親切で、第2の故郷と呼びたいほど、魅了されました。みなさんも長期休みにはぜひ、おてつたびを活用し、新たな土地、人との出会いを楽しんでみてください。

Hello everyone. My name is Nodoka Kawahara, and I am a third-year student in the Department of Global Tourism. As winter-like winds gradually start to blow, I’d like to share an experience I had visiting a tomato farm in Hokkaido during my summer vacation.

Have you ever heard of “ Otetsutabi "? This is a program where participants travel across Japan to assist in various industries, from farming to hospitality, helping out in areas that are short on manpower. Since you work closely with locals for several days or even months, you get to build a much deeper connection with them than you would just by visiting as a tourist. Additionally, since you’re paid for your work, you can save on travel expenses, making it easier to venture into unfamiliar places.

I had the chance to work on a tomato farm in Biratori , Hokkaido, where they grow a tomato variety called "Nishipa’s Lover." Each morning at 6 a.m., we would head to the greenhouses to pick tomatoes for dozens of homes. These tomatoes are not the bright red ones you often see in supermarkets; they range from green to a slight pink. We harvested them by hand or with scissors. At first, I struggled to identify which tomatoes to pick and felt a bit self-conscious as I was slower than the seasoned workers. But they kindly shared tips with me and reassured me to go at my own pace, which made the work enjoyable. After harvesting, we’d take a lunch break, then continue with tasks like trimming excess leaves and sorting the tomatoes to ensure the plants would grow strong and healthy.

During my stay, I shared a farmhouse with three other Otetsutabi participants. Two of them were from Chiba and Shiga Prefectures, and though they weren’t from Hokkaido, they loved the area and had a lot of local knowledge. When we went to Seicomart, a convenience store unique to Hokkaido, they introduced me to local specialties, and each trip felt like an adventure. We mostly cooked our own meals, but the farmers generously shared fresh vegetables like cherry tomatoes, eggplant, cucumbers, bell peppers, bitter gourd, and okra from their gardens. Sometimes, we’d have takoyaki, pancake, and tempura parties to enjoy the delicious produce.

In Biratori, there’s a place called Nibutani Kotan, home to an Ainu museum and archives. Kotan means "village" in the Ainu language. This area was featured in the manga Golden Kamuy and is a popular filming location. On my days off, I visited the museum to learn about Ainu culture and participated in local festivals and events. One of the most memorable experiences was joining the annual “Chipsanke " festival. Chipsanke, which means "boating down the river" in the Ainu language, lets visitors board a traditional Ainu boat, a hollowed-out wooden canoe, and sail down the Saru River. Before we set off, we were warned that the boat might tip and we might get wet—but as soon as we boarded, we were soaked through! It turns out the boat is designed with holes to prevent capsizing, though we still got drenched. Afterward, we couldn’t resist jumping in and playing in the river, surrounded by Hokkaido’s stunning scenery.
Everyone I met in Hokkaido was so warm and welcoming that I found myself calling it my second home. I hope that you, too, might consider trying Otetsutabi during a long break to explore new places and meet wonderful people.


  • まだ涼しい風が吹く朝7時のハウス Greenhouses at 7AM with a refreshing morning breeze
  • いただいたお野菜で天ぷらパーティ Tempura party made with vegetables donated by local people
  • 沙流川でチプサンケ Chipsanke event on the Saru River

2024/11/04 11:50:00 The 66th KUFS Festival "Guts!"

  • Categoryイベント
  • Posted byGT Faculty
みなさん、こんにちは!
昨日から、京都外国語大学では学祭がおこなわれています!
食べ物のブースや、外大ならではの語劇、音楽、ダンスなどなど、キャンパスで楽しんでいただけるとおもいます!

お天気もいいので、ご近所のみなさんも、高校生のみなさんも、気軽に遊びにいらしてください♪

ちなみに、在学生のみなさんは、明日も片付けで休講ですのでおまちがいなく!

Hello everyone!
Since yesterday, the annual festival has been going on at KUFS. Please drop by if you have time. You can enjoy some food, dance, theater, and music etc!

Also please don't forget that we have no class tomorrow!





  • 殺陣サークルのパフォーマンス(写真: 広報隊河原)
  • 卵なし「たません」を販売中のスカウト部(写真: 広報隊岩本)
  • 卒業生もきてくれました!

2024/10/26 02:40:00 The Beautiful Night Scene of Shanghai

  • Category地元紹介
  • Posted by広報隊王
Hello everyone, I’m Wang Zhongxu, a first-year student in the Department of Global Tourism at Kyoto University of Foreign Studies. How was your summer vacation? I had a fulfilling time traveling and taking photos in various places, including Shanghai, Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, and Dali, Lijiang, and Kunming in Yunnan Province. While Shanghai is a captivating city during the day, it becomes even more dazzling at night. Today, I would like to introduce the beauty of Shanghai’s nightlife and the energy behind the city through three photos I took during my visit.

1. A Futuristic Landscape of Skyscrapers

The first photo captures the skyscrapers in Lujiazui, Shanghai’s financial district. The most striking buildings are the Shanghai Tower, the Shanghai World Financial Center (nicknamed the "Bottle Opener"), and the Jin Mao Tower. These skyscrapers symbolize the strength of China’s economy and embody Shanghai’s forward-looking development.

The Shanghai Tower, at 632 meters, is the tallest building in China. Its spiraling design makes you feel as if you’ve stepped into a futuristic city. Right next to it stands the Shanghai World Financial Center, famous for its bottle opener shape. At night, the building glows in blue light, shining like a guardian of the city.

During the day, this area is bustling with business people, but at night, it transforms. Neon lights come to life, and the skyscrapers become a giant canvas of lights and colors. This corner of Shanghai truly encapsulates the city’s image of "the future" and "prosperity."

2. The Night Scene of the Oriental Pearl Tower

Next, I’d like to introduce the Oriental Pearl Tower, a symbol of Shanghai. This photo captures the tower beautifully lit up at night. Built in the 1990s as a TV tower, it’s now a popular tourist attraction and an iconic representation of Shanghai’s modern urbanization.

The tower’s unique design, inspired by its name "Pearl of the Orient," features two large spheres. At night, colorful LED lights illuminate the entire tower, leaving visitors in awe. The red and purple lighting, in particular, creates a scene that defines the nightscape of Shanghai.

Surrounding the tower are large shopping malls and restaurants, attracting both tourists and locals alike. Standing here and gazing up at the night sky, you’ll find yourself immersed in a futuristic landscape, feeling the city’s relentless development and energy.

3. The Historic Nightscape of the Bund

Lastly, let’s talk about the Bund, a historic area along the Huangpu River. The Bund is lined with Western-style buildings from the early 20th century. The photo here shows two of the most iconic structures: the Shanghai Customs House and the Shanghai Pudong Development Bank.

At night, these buildings are bathed in warm yellow light, highlighting their majestic appearance. In contrast to the modern skyscrapers, The Bund’s buildings exude classical beauty and give visitors a sense of Shanghai’s rich history. As you walk through this area, it feels as if time has stood still, allowing you to truly appreciate the weight of the city’s past.

Moreover, from The Bund, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the skyscrapers across the Huangpu River in Lujiazui. This area, where the past and future coexist, is one of the main reasons why so many tourists are drawn to Shanghai.

Conclusion

The three photos I’ve shared today reflect the multifaceted charm of Shanghai. From the futuristic skyscrapers, to the modern symbol of the Oriental Pearl Tower, and the historical architecture of the Bund, Shanghai continues to shine as a city with a unique worldview.

If you plan to enjoy Shanghai’s night views, don’t miss the skyscrapers in Lujiazui, the Oriental Pearl Tower, and the historic buildings of the Bund. These moments where light and shadow, history and the future intersect, are something you must see for yourself. Shanghai is a city that offers something new with every visit. I’m already looking forward to seeing what new sights await me next time!


  • 1. A Futuristic Landscape of Skyscrapers
  • 2. The Night Scene of the Oriental Pearl Tower
  • 3. The Historic Nightscape of the Bund

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