Kyoto University of Foreign Studies to Host Overtourism Panel Discussion on June 8

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  • Kyoto University of Foreign Studies to Host Overtourism Panel Discussion on June 8
  • Kyoto University of Foreign Studies will host a panel discussion on Japan\'s overtourism on June 8, 2026, inviting US journalism students to discuss the balance between economic benefits and cultural costs.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 5, 2026

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Kyoto University of Foreign Studies will host a panel discussion on Japan\'s overtourism on June 8, 2026, inviting US journalism students to discuss the balance between economic benefits and cultural costs.

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Kyoto University of Foreign Studies to Host Overtourism Panel Discussion on June 8 (June 5, 2026), PR Times
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PR Times
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June 5, 2026
Kyoto University of Foreign Studies will host a panel discussion on Japan\'s overtourism on June 8, 2026, inviting US journalism students to discuss the balance between economic benefits and cultural costs.
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On June 8, 2026, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies (Ukyo-ku, Kyoto; President: Toshirou Kita) will host a panel discussion titled \'Japan\'s Overtourism: Lessons from Kyoto.\' The event is organized in collaboration with ieiMedia and will invite US journalism students, including a professor from San Francisco State University, to explore real-world challenges. Four experts from administrative, academic, media, and guiding fields will discuss economic impacts, socio-cultural costs, and local media coverage. Student interpreters from the university\'s translation talent bank, LinguaLink, will facilitate the session. Attendees will analyze overtourism\'s essence and explore solutions to connect Kyoto\'s lessons to national tourism strategies. The discussion aims to convey local realities to future global media leaders.

FAQ

When will the panel discussion be held?

It will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026, from 16:00 to 17:30.

Where is the venue for the event?

The venue is Classroom 171, Building 1 at Kyoto University of Foreign Studies.

Who are the panelists for the discussion?

The panelists are Takuya Horie (Kyoto City Tourism Association), Kazuki Hara (Kyoto University of Foreign Studies), Rica Nakajima (photojournalist/guide), and Toshihiko Goto (Kyoto University of Foreign Studies).

Who will moderate the event?

Rachele Kanigel, Professor at San Francisco State University and Director of the ieiMedia Kyoto Project, will moderate.

Who will provide interpretation for the event?

Students registered with Kyoto University of Foreign Studies' translation/interpretation bank 'LinguaLink' will translate.

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