On the first day, the young leaders visited the APIC office in Tokyo for an orientation session. Following that, they visited the Pacific Islands Center.

On Tuesday March 28th, the leaders visited the Agency for Cultural Affairs and attended a lecture on cultural heritage protection in Japan by Mr. Takamasa Saito. They were curious about the status regarding cultural heritage protection, and the various complications in Japan. They were keen on learning skills and bringing back knowledge to their countries. The visit was informative and fruitful.

After lunch, the leaders took a stroll around the Imperial Palace and some other beautiful places in the heart of Tokyo. They were interested in Japanese gardens and the many varieties of flowers native to Japan. They also enjoyed taking pictures of blooming cherry blossoms. They enjoyed learning about Japanese culture and experiencing the natural beauty of the spring.

The participants visited the Japanese Metrological Agency. They learned various aspects of Japanese seismic control technology. They deepened their understanding about the methods of communication are taken between Japan and Pacific island countries in the event of earthquake in the region.