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ENISHI: It's all in personnel development.Oyadomari: That's also the case in many other fields, including that of World Heritage studies. I have includedthis subject in my class curriculum, and I regularly participate in discussions to promote the initiative.One major agenda item is about personnel development. We discuss measures to help more young teachersintroduce this topic in their class curricula, and to effectively utilize the related body of knowledge andproficiency exams. I suggest there is a need to build a platform for sharing ideas and issues, in order to expandthe initiative. The World Heritage Proficiency Exam was launched as a supportive activity for the educationsector and attracts many interested people every year from society at large. Necessary administrativeservices are provided by Mynavi Cultural Business Corporation. Similar proficiency exams are held for othereducation subjects, such as the Japanese language (Kanji Kentei), but no similar program is provided for JapaneseHistory and World History. Teachers of these subjects are seeking different approaches, including externalresources, to expand students' interest in these school subjects. So, World Heritage studies is capturingthe interest of teachers of history and other non-commercial subjects.To arouse teachers' interest in World Heritage studies, I talk about favorable episodes from my actualclass programs, including trial lessons carried out in collaboration with JTB and other travel agencies. I alsotell them that even just touching on this topic during the class made a difference. I believe leading teachersshould continue with these small efforts to inspire less-interested, less-knowledgeable teachers to join theinitiative. In order to introduce new subjects, like IP and World Heritage studies, at school organizationally,the motivation of instructors is the key.ENISHI: I have participated in the school visit day for trainees every year since 2008. Will you share someepisodes that have particularly impressed you during past events?Oyadomari: I am very glad to have many visiting trainees every year. It's really great fun every time. I amparticularly grateful to many trainees for having conversations with students. I like seeing them talking withtrainees about various topics, ranging from small talk to cultural differences. That's stimulating. I can tell thattheir attitudes are different from usual. High school students are old enough to form their own opinions onmany issues and express themselves effectively, if casually. These experiences are very important, and thisevent provides a good opportunity in terms of the purpose, so I hope we can continue welcoming manyvisitors in the future. I processed part of relevant episodes for incorporation into class plans for projects involvingcompanies. Chihaya is a unique, non-standard high school in Japan, but I am proud of this school, andthankful to be given this opportunity to introduce our unique projects to visitors from abroad.ENISHI: What are students' responses like?Oyadomari: Their responses are very positive. Many show strong interest in the event. I even receive requestsfrom students in other classes as well as from many alumni to participate. They understand this is aprecious opportunity to learn about IP in English.ENISHI: IP education will have to expand its target from Japanese systems to include international systems.Oyadomari: That expansion will be a natural development. Students will be able to learn about the diversityof views and values around the world.IP Friends Connections August 2018 No.19ENISHI43