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This year\u2019s Public Speaking class tackled real issues facing Oita Prefecture, in 4 teams, all in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2460 Wellness Tourism & Transit
Turning Oita\u2019s hot springs into a global wellness destination, plus better transit to key sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2461 Protecting Food Culture
Fighting climate impact on traditional crops through social media and food festivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2462 Keeping Youth in Oita
Business incentives, relocation grants, and cultural events to stop the outflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2463 Reviving Funai Castle
Multilingual guides, lantern walks, and kimono rentals to boost tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elementary through high schoolers teamed up under Harvard mentors. Full English lessons in research, interviews, data analysis, debate, and conclusions. Real growth in both critical thinking and public speaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Halle & Sean<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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