Shinshu University – Team Hokkori

Team Hokkori is a student-led project initiated mainly by medical students at Shinshu University. It began with a simple yet familiar concern: “My feet get cold during winter lectures.” From this everyday discomfort, the students explored eco-friendly and energy-saving solutions using locally sourced wood.

Through creative problem-solving and cross-disciplinary teamwork, they pursued ways to combine warmth and environmental awareness – an approach grounded in the principles of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), which encourages learners to take action for a more sustainable, resilient society.