The Kyoto Project Center offers WPI students a chance to leave their mark in Japan’s cultural heart, blending tradition and innovation through impactful, real-world projects.
MISSION
Since 2018, WPI students have conducted meaningful projects to address challenges in the city of Kyoto through a blend of cultural understanding and technological innovation. These projects span a wide range of topics, from urban revitalization and sustainable farming practices to augmented reality tourism and environmental education. Many of these initiatives have supported Kyoto’s efforts to balance tradition with modern development.
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LATEST PROJECTS
URBAN SHIFTS IN KIKUHAMA: INSIGHTS INTO TOURISM, TRAFFIC, AND COMMUNITY
B2024
Examining Kikuhama's traffic congestion, linking it to tourism, ecology, and urban development to improve quality of life.
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UNROOTING THE ISSUE: CONFLICT RESOLUTION OF URBAN RIVER RESTORATION, KIKUHAMA
B2022
Exploring the impact of the Takase River canal restoration in Kikuhama, revealing conflicts between residents and the municipality.
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PRESENTING THE CULTURE OF LOCAL BUSINESSES IN KYOTO'S KEIHANSHICHIJO AREA
B2019
Promoting local businesses in the Keihanshichijo Area to tourists through research on tourism trends, multinational corporations, and interviews with business owners, culminating in an interactive map and recommendations for expansion and promotion.
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CONTACT US FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
〒600-8114 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Hayaocho, 314 Yadoya Hiraiwa 314番地
gr-wpi-iqp-kikuhama@wpi.edu