Lecture by Mr. KURAMAE Jin-ichi, "I am a Traveler"

During International Month 2022, GU-GLOCAL invited Mr. KURAMAE Jin-ichi, an illustrator and travelogue writer, to deliver a lecture at Gifu University on Friday, October 2022. He shared his extraordinary experiences from traveling abroad under the title 'I am a Traveler.'

Mr. Kuramae, known as a 'Pioneer of Backpacking,' began his lecture with stories from his first overseas trip to the United States. Later, he confessed that he fell in love with India and developed what he called 'Post-India Syndrome.' People say that those with this syndrome become forever enthralled by the charms of India. His visit to India ignited his desire to wander the world as a backpacker.

During his one-hour lecture, Mr. Kuramae shared jokes and laughter, captivating the hearts and minds of the audience. As he concluded, he left the following message for the 25 people in the lecture room and the 51 online viewers: 'I don't travel for specific purposes or seek real experiences. I travel because I know nothing about the places I visit. Exploring new destinations is genuinely fun and exciting.'

In response to requests from the audience and viewers to see the sequel to Mr. Kuramae's lecture, GU-GLOCAL is preparing the follow-up and plans to stream it online in the future.

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    Mr. Kuramae making a presentation

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