I'm a Japanese human geographer and I received my doctoral degree from the faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences (Human Geography) at the University of Tsukuba in 2015.
I am currently an assistant professor at the World Cultural Heritage Studies at the faculty of Art and Design, University of Tsukuba. My research interests include a focus on the cultural and social dimensions of urban and regional development in European cities.
*Applicants for "Degree Program for Heritage Studies"
My research mainly focuses on the role of culture and artists in urban socio-economical change. If you are interested in this field of research, please feel free to contact me.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
I have conducted research focusing on the socio-economical impact of "cultures" onto place, space, region and landscape in the urban area. The formations and actors of "cultures" in urban areas are differentiated, which create the urban space unique. "Culture" refers to the artistic and creative facilities and music space such as Techno clubs or Jazz venues as well as "street culture" consisted of graffiti and dancing in public spaces.
What is unique to certain cities or district and quarters in the metropolitan area?
Along with this individual research interests, I am participating in several interdisciplinary and international research projects.
* For networking, please feel free to contact me/us.
Nite
Research Group for Night-life Tourism and Night-time Economy
≪JITR≫
2018.5 to 2020.3
ERUNE
Exploratory research on Restructuring of "Urban Night" in Europe
≪JSPS≫
2019.11 launched
ELiUS
Exploratory Research Project on Linguistic Landscape in Urban Space
≪DNP Foundation≫
2019.11 launched
