As of April 1, 2026
Ms. AKIYAMA Fumiyo
Graduate School of Tourism, Wakayama University (Japan)
Research Key words
Religious tourism, Tourism resourceization, World Heritage, Temple lodgings (Shukubo), Koyasan
Mr. CHEN Shi
Graduate School of Tourism, Wakayama University (Japan)
Research Key words
Sharing Mobility, Sustainable Tourism Transport, Mobility Behavior in Rural Areas, Transport Accessibility and Tourism, Regional Transport Governance
Ms. CHENG Xue
Graduate School of Tourism, Wakayama University (Japan)
Research Key words
Wellness Tourism, Tourists' Behavioral Intentions , Tourism Destination Supply
Mr. FARSHBAFIYAN HOSSEININEZHAD MirFarshad
PhD Researcher, School of Economics and Management, LIUC – Università Cattaneo (Italy)
Research Key words
Digital nudging, Chatbot, Tourist decision-making, Sustainable tourism, Responsible behavior
Research Unit
Management
Ms. HANAI Yuuka
Graduate School of Tourism, Wakayama University (Japan)
Research Key words
Philosophy, Existential feminist ethics, Solo female traveler, Critical tourism studies
Ms. HIRAI Chie
Director, Shieki Glean Green Project (General Incorporated Association) (Japan)
Research Key words
Community development, Urban renewal, Public space, Area management
Mr. KITABAYASHI Hikaru
Graduate School of Tourism, Wakayama University (Japan)
Research Key words
World Heritage Site, Conservation, Destination management
Research Unit
Community
Mr. KOJIMA Hiroki
Director, Institute for Japanese Culture, Experience, and Education (Japan)
Research Key words
Philosophy, Philosophy of tourism, Guide interpreter, Inbound tourism
Mr. KONG Qingru
Graduate School of Tourism, Wakayama University (Japan)
Research Key words
Heritage tourism, Tourist behavior theory, Digital technologies
Research Unit
Management
Ms. MOCHIZUKI Nagisa
Master Degree Programme in Tourism, Culture and International Management, University of Lapland (Finland)
Research Key words
Embodiment, Tourism experiences, Arctic tourism
Ms. OTA Akari
Graduate School of Health and Sport Sciences (Ph.D. program), Chukyo University (Japan)
Research Key words
Sport tourism, Spectator event sports, Heritage sports, Spectator behavior, Women's football
Ms. PUTRI Cahaya Rizka
PhD Researcher, Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies, Kyoto University (Japan)
Research Key words
Tourist behavior, Muslim friendly tourism, Inbound tourism, Regional destination development
Research Unit
Management
Mr. SHIKI Kazuki
Graduate School of Tourism, Wakayama University (Japan)
Research Key words
Tourism studies, Accessible tourism, Leisure education, Lifelong learning, Travel education
Mr. SHINTO Yuki
Graduate School of Tourism, Wakayama University (Japan)
Research Key words
Partnership, City-city collaboration, Inter-regional collaboration
Research Unit
Management
Ms. SI TING Nyau
Graduate School of Tourism, Wakayama University (Japan)
Research Key words
Cultural heritage, Community participation, Regional revitalisation, Sense of place, Urban development
Research Unit
Culture & Heritage
Mr. UEMURA Akira
Graduate School of Tourism, Wakayama University (Japan)
Research Key words
Universal Tourism, Developmental Disabilities, Public Document Disclosure, Reasonable Accommodation, Responsible Tourism Ethics
Mr. UENO Shinji
Graduate School of Tourism, Wakayama University (Japan)
