On May 29, 2015, we are pleased to invite Mr. Tolu Sawahara from Minamata City KUGINO RURAL CENTER to introduce his rural development philosophy and practices in Kugino area, Minamata City. His experiences are very helpful for our participants to further understand the real situation and issues in rural Japan. Also, it will become good reference for them to design their own research in Odai Town in Mie Prefecture in October 2015.