Abstract
We have been conducting regional revitalization projects for and in Shinonsencho, Hyogo
Prefecture since 2018. The aim of these projects was to discover the community resources of
Shinonsencho from the perspectives of university students and experience the attractions of
Shinonsencho as tourists. Other aims included promoting each student＇s mutual understanding,
mutual support, and mutual growth by conducting joint seminars among three universities, and
contributing towards the town＇s development in cooperation and collaboration with industries,
government, universities, and the local community. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to
introduce an active learning attempt in the regional revitalization projects for Shinonsencho, and
discuss the effects and issues regarding the projects. First, we showed the regional revitalization
projects for Shinonsencho. On August 6, field work was held in the morning at Yumura Onsen. In
the afternoon, fieldwork and interviews by mixing-up student groups from three universities were
conducted. On August 7, each group prepared materials for presentation based on the data and
information obtained from the previous day＇s feedback and interviews. In the afternoon, each group presented in front of the people involved with Shinonsencho. On August 8, we conducted a marine experience at the Moroyose Beach with the cooperation of the Shinonsencho staff. Owing to the projects, it became obvious that students could acquire proactive, interactive, and deeper learning. As regards future issues, the need to make time for students to gather information and discuss about Shinonsencho before and after fieldwork and interviews, and the extent to which these projects would contribute towards Shinonsencho＇s regional revitalization were established.
