ST Mock Lecture:
Nature-based Tourism in Japan and Across Asia Pacific
By: Prof. JONES Thomas
Date: July 23, 2025 (Wednesday)
Time: 6:30 PM Japan Time
This lecture explores nature-based tourism as a tool for conservation and sustainable development in rural areas. Focusing on Asia’s mountainous national parks, it highlights their cultural value, ecological importance, and vulnerability. As tourism grows, building resilience and balancing preservation with economic demand becomes increasingly vital.