The Tokyo Bay Great Thanks Festival, originating from the simple idea that, "If we are to bring the riches of Tokyo Bay back to life, we should begin by giving thanks for those riches." The second anniversary of the event was held October 25th and 26th , 2014, at the Yokohama Red Brick Park. This article introduces current conditions in Tokyo Bay, the building of public-private cooperation through the Forum, and the results of the Tokyo Bay Great Thanks Festival.

In 2005, a fisheries department was established at an inland high school, in Gunma prefecture, the second in the country after one in Tochigi prefecture. As it reaches its tenth anniversary, this article introduces the steps involved in establishing the Fisheries Course, its activities to date, and its role and challenges. As the birthrate decline is especially serious in mountainous areas, we are working with the next generation in mind as we try to protect the marine resources of the clear-streamed Kanna River, to understand the ecology of the prefectural fish (the ayu, or sweetfish), to increase the masu salmon resources through aquaculture alone, and to make the rainbow trout a sextiary sector industry.

Aiming at delivering the wide variety of seasonal marine products from around the country in the freshest condition through a revolutionary distribution system, we are redesigning our marine product distribution platform using the latest information technology. Along with the participation of those most challenged by the problem, fishermen, the IT engineers consider all viable business ideas to create a revolutionary service for the distribution of marine products. This article introduces our attempt at a marine products hackathon.