A delegation from Wakayama University, one of Japan's prestigious higher education institutions, visited “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage. The delegation was led by Ms. Etsuko Higashi, Head of the Tourism Research Center at Wakayama University.

During the meeting organized with the representatives of the delegation, the representatives of Wakayama University answered in detail the questions asked by the students of our university about the exchange program, the criteria for studying under a master's degree, educational programs for international students, grant opportunities and admission processes.

The cooperation also exchanged information on the work carried out in the project on the topic “Vision of Japanese tourists about Uzbekistan". This project aims to increase the number of Japanese tourists visiting Uzbekistan by promoting the tourism potential, cultural heritage, culture and national values of Uzbekistan widely in Japan.

At the end of the visit, the delegation from Wakayama University was given a tour of the university's campus and the infrastructure of the UNWTO Samarkand Tourism Academy.