Network University of the Green World
The 5th FOCAS Seminar

Solar Technologies, Longevity and Dreams

- Building a Sustainable Future Model
in Awaji Island -

August 6 - 10, 1997
at the Higashiura Sunshine Hall
Higashiura-cho (East Coast), Awaji Island
Hyogo Pref., Japan

August 6, Wednesday

• Seminar 1 (9:00 - 12:00)
  A) What is "Future-Oriented Complexity and Adaptation Studies"?
  Dr. Kaoru Yamaguchi, Osaka Sangyo University
  B) On the Studies of the Future Program at the University of Houston - Clear Lake
  Dr. Peter Bishop, University of Houston - Clear Lake
• Seminar 2 (13:30 - 16:30)
  A) What is Sustainability?
  Dr. Koyu Furusawa, Kokugakuin University
  B) Builing a Culture for Sustainability
  Prof. Kazuo Mizuta, Kyoto Sangyo University

August 7, Thursday

• Seminar 3 (9:00 - 12:00)
  Blood and Brains
  Dr. Theodore J. Voneida, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
• Seminar 4 (13:30 - 16:30)
  A) An Introduction to a Systems Thinking and System Dynamics
  Dr. Kaoru Yamaguchi, Osaka Sangyo University
  B) Our Challenge to Sustainable Development
  Dr. Yoshitaka Nitta, Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry

August 8, Friday

• Seminar 5 (9:00 - 12:00)
  Simulation Methods of Futures Studies
  Dr. Peter Bishop, University of Houston - Clear Lake
• Seminar 6 (13:30 - 16:30)
  A) Toward a Sustainable Society
  Dr. Koyu Furusawa, Kokugakuin University
  B) Our Challenge to Sustainable Development (Continued)
  Dr. Yoshitaka Nitta, Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry

August 9, Saturday

• Seminar 7 (9:00 - 12:00)
  Between Quality Survival and Cosmic Obliteration
  Dr. Theodore J. Voneida, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
• Seminar 8 (13:30 - 16:30)
  A) Applications of System Dynamics (Economy, Ecology, Medicine, World Model)
  Dr. Kaoru Yamaguchi, Osaka Sangyo University
  B) Complexity Model of Culture
  Prof. Kazuo Mizuta, Kyoto Sangyo University

August 10, Sunday

FOCAS Open Seminar

Solar Technologies, Longevity and Dreams

• Opening Speeches (9:00 - 9:30)
  Mr. Khyoichi Nioka, Mayor of Higashiura-cho
  Dr. Hisao Onoe, Chairman of the Network Univ. Committee
  Mr. Mitsugu Saito, Chief Administrator, the Network Univ. Committee
• Opening Lecture (9:40 - 10:10)
  Solar Technologies, Longevity and Dreams
  Dr, Hisao Onoe, Professor Emeritus, Kyoto University
• Keynote Lecture 1 (10:20 - 11:00)
  Futures Studies are Fun and for Everybody
  Dr. Peter Bishop, University of Houston - Clear Lake
• Keynote Lecture 2 (11:10 - 12:00)
  How Can We Live Longer?
  Dr. Theodore J. Voneida, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine

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• Piano Concert for Relaxation (13:00 - 13:30)
  Yoko Ebisu
• Special Lecture 13:30 - 14:00)
  Awaji as a Global Park Island
  Mr. Ken-ichiro Ishihara, Counselor of Urban Housing Dept., Hyogo Pref.
• FOCAS Forum (14:00 - 17:00)
  Building a Sustainable Future Model in Awaji Island

  Part I: Building an Ecological Solar House
  Earthquake-Resistant Foundation	Mr.Osamu Saihana, President Saihana Building Corp.
  Gently Insulated Wooden Home	Takashi Horiuchi, President Toho Corporation
  Roofing Tiles are Sustainable	Keizo Murai, Managing Director Ama Ceramics Inc.
  Living with Sun: Passive Solar Home	Yasushi Suzuki, Director OM Solar Association
  Effective Use of Photovoltaic Cells	Mr. Yasumasa Imai, Managing Director Sanyo Energy Inc.
  Ecological Sewage System for Home Owners	Mr. Hiroshi Hamada, Director Sewage System Consortium
  Greening a Paradise with Palm Trees	Mr. Mikio Okutani, Director Awaji Palm Association
  Effective Microorganisms and Home Gardening	Ms. Hiroko Saito, Director Green Pure Group
  Part II: Toward a Sustainable Future Island
  Polluted Farming Soil	Mr. Yukio Matsuki, Former Director Kobe City Institute of Environmental Health
  Networking Five Futures Museums	Dr. Kaoru Yamaguchi Osaka Sangyo University
  Other Proposals for Sustainable Awaji Island (Combining Primary and Tertiary Industries) Solar Energy Independence Water Recycles Self-Sufficiency of Food New Industrialization of Media, Informatin and Ecology Ecological Farm Stay Network University of the Green World - Establishing a Higher Educational Institution	Executive Committe of the Network University of the Green World

(Mr. Imai, Mr. Sugawara, Mr. Okutani, Ms. Saito, Mr. Murai, Mr. horiuchi, Mr. Suzuki)

Simultaneous English Translation is offered this year.