Apoi College held the following lecture: "Daikei Hokodate: the Horoman Horseman. New findings from old documents."

That afternoon, Dr. Kawashima, the Board of Education, and the Geopark staff went on a site visit to discuss a revised policy for the renovation of the Horoman sign "Wasuke-san and the Father of Japanese Equestrian Art, Daikei Hakodate."

That evening, the Apoi College Lecture was held at Samani Public Library. Dr. Kawashima, explained about Daikei Hakodate, a native of the Horoman area of Samani Town, a memorable episode of showing horsemanship before Emperor Meiji , and his contribution to horse breeding in Japan when he worked for the Hokkaido Administration at the Nanae Government Park and other Hokkaido government offices.