Our 'Make the Earth Your Own' Program
Animals x Art Thinking
Why 'Make the Earth Your Own'?
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Now's the time for a big shift in how we think! We need to consider the richness of not just human society, but also animals, nature, and all life.
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The challenges of aiming for biodiversity and a circular society aren't just for animal or nature lovers. They're 'our own thing' – a challenge for all of us involved in business!
We truly believe that if companies and individuals in every field think about animals, nature, and our planet through their work, and then act on it, the world will get better super fast.
What's the 'Make the Earth Your Own' Program all about?
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Our Program's Goal
To gain a global sustainability perspective and a mindset for change -
This program is all about developing the next generation of leaders who can contribute to global social issues. We're striving for a sustainable world where everyone shines, and where not just humans, but also animals, nature, and all life can choose to live in a richer way.
Here at Adventure World, a place full of nature, we partner with about 120 species and 1,600 animals. Through immersive experiences that engage all five senses, we help you gain a sustainability perspective and use art thinking to put your 'Origin (≒Purpose)' into words.
Our goal is to develop people who can think with a bigger picture in mind and drive themselves forward!
- Want to develop people who can think about sustainability and contribute to the SDGs?
- Looking for ideas for new businesses that can help solve social issues?
- Want to train leaders who can drive change towards sustainable organizations and businesses?
- Ever wonder, 'Is this really for me?' or 'I don't know what I truly want to do'?
Feature 1
Beyond the Everyday: Immersive Learning ~Stimulating your five senses with animals and nature~
- Experiences that connect you with nature
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- Experience caring for wild animals like giraffes and dolphins!
- Bonfire chats during a night safari
- Free your senses and mind with pandas and yoga!
- Adventure World's (AWRS) Philosophy-Based Management and Sustainability Initiatives
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- Our Philosophy: Creating 3 Smiles!
- Our Smile Cycle Model and SDGs Actions
Feature 2
Discover your origin through Art Thinking (and set your personal purpose!)
So, what's Art Thinking all about? It's basically a structured way of thinking like an artist.
By using all your senses and doing thought experiments that look at time and space in a big way, you can put into words and show your 'origin' – that's what shapes your personal values and philosophy.
We aim to help people develop into 'paradigm shifters' who can dream up big, sustainable societies and businesses, all driven by their own inner motivation.
By using all your senses and doing thought experiments that look at time and space in a big way, you can put into words and show your 'origin' – that's what shapes your personal values and philosophy.
We aim to help people develop into 'paradigm shifters' who can dream up big, sustainable societies and businesses, all driven by their own inner motivation.
※Jointly developed with Emika Owa, President of Bulldozer Inc., a creative powerhouse and paradigm shifter.
What is Art Thinking?
The 'Making the Earth Your Own'
Program
'Animals × Art Thinking'
- Basic Structure
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- Structure
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① Pre-program (90 min on a weekday afternoon / Online orientation)
② Camp Program (1 night, 2 days / Adventure World)
③ Post-program (90 min on a weekday afternoon / Online program wrap-up)
- Keywords
- #Sustainability #Workation #LearningBeyondBoundaries #Innovation #Ideation #CareerAutonomy
- Camp Program Overview (1 night, 2 days)
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- Day 1
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- What is Adventure World? / Explanation of our Philosophy-Driven Management and Sustainability Initiatives
- Animal Care Experience: Connecting with Life / Connecting with Animal Life
- Self-Exploration through Art Thinking / Setting your Origin (= Personal Purpose) with Art Thinking
- Bonfire at Night Safari / Communication
- Day 2
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- Morning Panda Yoga / A unique start to your day, only here in Japan
- Envisioning the World on a Grand Scale with Art Thinking / Workshop: Envisioning the World on a Grand Scale with Art Thinking
- My Project Concept & Presentation / My Project and Action Plan for a Sustainable Society
- Check-out
Details of Each Program
- What is Adventure World? Explanation of our Philosophy-Driven Management and Sustainability Initiatives
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You'll learn about value creation models.
- Global Environment and Biodiversity
- Business case studies and approaches
- Animal Care Experience: Connecting with Life Connect with the lives of animals
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This internship at the animal care facility is an experience that will open your senses. By connecting with the lives of our animal partners, you'll feel the 'interconnectedness of life' and reflect on your own 'mission'.
- Sustainable Park Tour
- Animal Keeper Field Experience
- Self-Discovery through Art Thinking Use Art Thinking to define your Origin (= personal purpose)
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Put your personal values into words. Unleash the source of your creativity!
- Exploring Your Origin
- Creating Your Original Role
- Bonfire at Night Safari Self-Discovery through Communication
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Gather around a bonfire in the night safari area for a truly unique team-building experience.
※Program may change in case of rain
- Morning Panda Yoga Rooted in your Origin, envision a vision that contributes to the world.
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Start your day by connecting with pandas and harmonizing your mind and body.
- Envisioning the World on a Grand Scale with Art Thinking A workshop to envision the world on a grand scale with Art Thinking
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Visualize your connections to the environment, society, and yourself using a mind map.
- Visualizing the Expansion of Your Thinking through Boundary-Crossing Experiences
- Understanding Team Members through Mandala Sharing
- My Project Design & Presentation Define your 'My Project' and actions to create a sustainable society.
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Declare your future vision and business ideas, based on your 'Origin,' and the actions you'll start taking tomorrow.
Participant Voices / Company Voices
- Adventure World Sustainable Smile Ambassador
Representative, HI LLC
Japan Representative, One Young World (Youth Davos Conference) Ms. Ibun Hirahara - By interacting with animals, I could truly feel the Earth and face the many emotions that welled up inside me. Through a unique space that's hard to experience in daily life and a framework called 'art thinking,' I made new discoveries and connections. By personalizing the Earth's issues, the boundaries of life seemed to melt away.
- Dekai Utsuwa Co., Ltd. Mr. Shin Tanaka
- While we usually live within a capitalist economy, it's easy to forget something obvious: that humans are part of the natural ecosystem. Realizing this simple truth, I felt it was important to cherish the feeling of connecting SDGs to my own work, rather than just seeing them superficially.
- Dekai Utsuwa Co., Ltd. Ms. Sachiko Takeda
- Up until now, my understanding of my own values was just a collection of disconnected points. But through this workshop, I could see what I truly value. All those points connected, and my life philosophy became crystal clear.
- HI LLC (Intern) Ms. Miki Kawamura
- I looked at all the fundamental aspects, and I also looked at the very roots of my own business. I re-examined why I want to do this business and its meaning. I feel like I was able to bring things back into alignment that had slightly strayed from my core.
- T.K
- I used to think that training sessions always had ready-made answers, but here, I often found that only I had the answers, or that discussions made me think deeply. I really felt the importance of real-life experiences, like animal care and bonfires.
- HI LLC (Intern) Mr. Haruma Iizuka
- I realized that I'm deeply moved the moment one life connects with another. I also reconfirmed that the self-realization of the people involved is one of the values I cherish most.
- O.M
- I realized that personalizing the Earth's issues is something anyone can do, anywhere, right now. If everyone thought that way and cherished their surroundings, I truly believe that animals, humanity, and the Earth could continue to thrive.
FAQ
Our AWRS Philosophy and Vision
We, AWRS, are a Smile Company that creates heartfelt moments. Through various settings and methods, we're always taking on challenges to create future Smiles (happiness).
Access
- Access by train
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From Kyoto (JR Kyoto Station)
Kisei Main Line Limited Express: Approx. 2 hours 50 minutes
From Osaka (JR Shin-Osaka)
Kisei Main Line Limited Express: Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes
From Nagoya (JR Nagoya Station)
Shinkansen + Kisei Limited Express: Approx. 3 hours 50 minutes
- Access by plane
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From Tokyo (Haneda Airport) Flight (JAL): Approx. 70 minutes
*From the nearest public transport, please use a local bus or taxi.
- Sample Timetable
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[往路]
東京方面より
16:20-17:35
羽田空港ー南紀白浜空港（JL219）
7:35- 8:50
羽田空港ー南紀白浜空港（JL213）
空港ーアドベンチャーワールド（車5分）
大阪方面より
20:13-22:54
JR新大阪駅ー白浜駅（くろしお29号）
駅ーアドベンチャーワールド（車10分）
[復路]
東京方面
18:30-19:40
南紀白浜空港ー羽田空港（JL218）
大阪方面
16:20-18:51
JR白浜駅ー新大阪駅（くろしお28号）
17:20-19:51
JR白浜駅ー新大阪駅（くろしお32号）
Overview
- Program Participation Fee
- 154,000 yen (tax included) / person
- Capacity
- Around 15 people (minimum 6 participants)
- 開催日程
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現在調整中
参加をご希望の方はお問い合わせください。
- Location
- Adventure World
(2399 Katada, Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama 649-2201)
- If your company wants to participate alone (6 or more people), we can adjust the schedule to your preferred dates. Please let us know when you apply.
- What's included in the program fee: Dinner (light meal) on the first day of Shirahama training, transfer to your accommodation after the first day, and lunch on the second day.
- What's not included in the program fee: Accommodation, transportation, lunch on the first day, and breakfast on the second day.
- The application deadline is 14 days before the Shirahama training day.
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Cancellation fee
Same day: 100% of the fee, Day before: 50% of the fee, From 3 days before: 30% of the fee
*In case of bad weather, the event may be canceled or interrupted. We will send you detailed cancellation policy information before you apply.