Discovering Responsible Business with CUHK Business School: Study Tour to Kyoto
During the week of 12 May 2025, the Undergraduate Office of CUHK Business School (UGO) took our students to Kyoto, Japan to observe responsible business practices beyond Hong Kong. The tour was joined by two of our partner universities, National Chiayi University (NCYU) and Nagoya University of Commerce and Business (NUCB) from the Asian Business Education Network (ABEN), creating a diverse group of international participants with a multicultural and thought-provoking learning environment.
Local-Based Company Visits: From Top Manufacturers to Fair-Trade Shop
The week-long event was intensive but fruitful – our group had the pleasure of visiting top Japan-based manufacturers, ROHM Co. Ltd. and OMRON Corporation, to understand how sustainability is embedded in their daily operations and the use of technology in businesses in response to the social needs.
Our group also joined a sustainable walking tour in Kyoto to explore businesses focused on Japan’s conscious practices, visiting GOOD NATURE STATION, a commercial complex emphasizing sustainability, Totoya Zero Waste Market, Japan’s first zero-waste supermarket, and SISAM Inc., a historic apparel fair-trade store certified by the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO).
Learning with Newfound Friends: Brainstorming Sessions and Local Site Visits
To spark connections among participants and explore Japan’s sustainable business models, we invited Prof. William BABER, Professor at Kyoto University Graduate School of Management, and Prof. GOI Hoe-chin, Professor at NUCB Business School, to lead engaging hands-on workshops and site visits outside classroom hours to keep the learning vibe going.
The study tour concluded with a memorable farewell dinner, where participants reflected on their week-long journey and forged lasting connections across institutions. The CUHK Business School remains committed to curating global experiential programmes and fostering transformative learning experiences that shape future business leaders.
