Yu Hang

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Associate Professor

area of expertise: Regional tourism theory, health tourism, inbound tourism

Main subjects

Health tourism, geography, tourism town planning, Asian tourism research, introduction to tourism geography, tourism seminar

Research theme/keyword

・Research on recreational and recuperative use of hot springs and regional transformation ・Research on attracting inbound tourism and regional tourism

Final academic background/degree

Graduate School Chiba / Ph.D.

licence · Qualification

Domestic travel business handling manager national qualification, interpreter guide (Chinese) national qualification, inbound business chief qualification, etc.

Affiliated academic society

Japan Society of Hot Spring Areas, Japan Society of Tourism Research, Japan Society of Hot Spring Physics and Medicine, Japan Hot Spring Science Society

Major achievements

1.A Study about the Possibility of the Inbound Acceptance by Countryside Staying : A Survey on the Contents for Foreigners Staying in Japan
on the way
Bulletin of Josai Josai International University /Bulletin Committee of Josai Josai International University 30(5) 29-51 Mar 2022 Peer-reviewed first author
2. Special Lecture Transformation of Hot spring Resorts in China - The 73rd Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Hot Spring Science
on the way
Journal of hot spring sciences = Journal of the Balneological Society of Japan 71(1) 14-26 Jun 2021 Peer-reviewed first author
3. A study from the SR viewpoint of integrated resort : A study of the social impact from the integrated resort (IR) development in Macau development of Integrated Resort in Macao
on the way
Josai International University Bulletin / Josai International University Bulletin Committee ed. 29(6) 45-60 Mar 2021 Peer-reviewed first author

Detailed research results here

extracurricular activities

Director of Kamogawa City International Exchange Association, Lecturer of "Awa no Kuni Tourism Town Development School"

Social contribution activities

1. Japan Tourism Agency "Creation of attractive stay contents for attracting diversified tourists" (2020) Adopted project "Kamogawa Farm Stay and Shukubo accommodation in the sea and satoyama"
EXPERIENCE TRADITIONAL JAPAN Project Lecturer
2. Acceptance and promotion of educational trips to Japan ～Development of educational tourism programs focusing on the Minamiboso area Chiba prefecture～ Lecturer
2019 Teacher License Renewal Course August 2019
3. Development of a local tourism business education program centered on the activities of the DMO for high school students 2018 Super Professional High School Project Advice and Guidance
Chiba Prefectural Ichinomiya Commercial High School April 2018

message

Since I was a student, I have visited many hot spring resorts in Japan and overseas to conduct area research. One of the things that left a particularly strong impression on me was the many “Onsen temples” and “Onsen shrines” that enshrine Yakushi Nyorai that have been built in Japanese hot spring areas. While carefully protecting the hot springs, which are a natural resource, he is grateful for the blessings he has received from the hot springs both physically and mentally. Isn't it the starting point to learn hospitality for students who do? ``If you study and don't think about the Analects, you will live. This is the mindset of learning that a certain Confucius taught. I would like to share it with you here. Even if you study, if you don't think about it, you won't be able to understand the essence of things. Thinking without learning is self-righteous and dangerous. In these turbulent times, it is important to approach the field of tourism studies from both theory and practice. Over the next four years, I hope that you will acquire the ability to learn, think, and take action to grasp the needs of society, which is changing daily, and to solve problems.