[UP1] After taking a lecture by Ms. Shihori Burtz.

I learned a lot about regional revitalization from Ms. Shihori Burtz’s presentation. I reflect on the following, reflect on both her project content and the process, how plan to apply what I learned from her to my group project and personal reflections on her presentation.

Firstly, I learned regional revitalization has various possibilities. Ms. Shihori Burtz made an opportunity to learn about Tokamachi City’s nature and terrain by trail running project. And she made people interact with her project. I think that we can discover the area's attractions if we know the area. Also, I could be considered economic effect due to tourists with her project. I understood regional revitalization has an impact on the people interact, education and local economy.

Secondly, I want to find hidden attractions of the area just like Ms. Shihori Burtz and I would like to tie them to various fields. Then I would like to revitalize that take advantage of hidden attractions on our project area. Hearing her presentation, I thought that I want to care about nature when we are planning a project. In addition, I would like to work with local people. I would like to plan a project from a multiple perspective.

Finally, I was impressed by most parts of Ms. Shihori Burtz's presentation that her hobby of trail running helps revitalize the region because her project affects various fields, for example people interact, nature, education, sightseeing and local economy. And then I thought it is important to consider various possibilities in my daily life or studies because I can discover new things. I think it is important to keep challenging yourself with issues when challenges my face in own life. Moreover, I think it is better to do it and regret it than not do it and regret it.

In conclusion, I learned regional revitalization has various possibilities and I want to find hidden attractions of the area just like Ms. Shihori Burtz and I would like to tie them to various fields. Then I was impressed by most parts of her presentation that her hobby of trail running helps revitalize the region.