Episode 41

Sustainable Tourism & Travel Assets from Slow Stays in Renovated Minka - Alex Kerr

The beautiful sustainability of repurposing unwanted abandoned houses into a valued assets of rural destinations in Japan is a significant part of the amazing work that Alex Kerr has been doing in projects across Japan over the last 50 years.

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In this talk Alex Kerr gives insights into his first project as a university student and how the idea of traditional Japanese MITATE (reuse in new ways) philosophy has been a guiding principal in the work he has done.

Alex sees these guesthouses as a key feature of future tourism in Japan.

#sustainabletravel #sustainabletourism #alexkerr #seeksustainablejapan #sustainability #ruraljapan #akiya #minka #kominka

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Music by Hana Victoria

Music rights to "Won't you See" purchased for Seek Sustainable Japan 2022

Hana Victoria Short Bio

My name is Hana Victoria, and I am a Japanese-American singer songwriter who dreams of inspiring, encouraging and empowering others through my music. Every word, melody, and visual comes straight from my heart, and I hope they influence you in some positive way :)

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Hi I'm Joy (JJ) originally from Hawaii & long-time Hiroshima-jin (jin=person). My work and content is focused on sustainability & how we can make better choices to balance the needs of people, planet and profits in our lives, work and travel. Join me as I talk with wonderful people and visit interesting places in Japan.
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