Science Council of Japan, reiterated research association―Nature, Human, Experience
The purpose of JOES shall be to development of outdoor education rooted in experience in the abundant nature, by promoting practices and researches in that area and network of the member. We position in outdoor education as interdisciplinary fields and center the keyword of “Nature”, “Human”, and “Experience”. We are composed of practician and researcher engaged in outdoor activity, outdoor experience, environmental education, forest education, natural history, interpretation, natural therapy, nature park, and tourism and community promotion that utilize nature. We sufficiently consider the mission and characteristics of members, pursue the academism as research association, develop practical activities and program, and exert to develop as the place of communication and interchange among members.