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Department of Global Culture and Communication, Major of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Hoshigaoka Campus

Approach tourism from multiple perspectives to aim for growth and problem-solving.

As the movement of people across borders becomes more active than ever, tourism has emerged as one of the world's most popular leisure activities. In Japan, the tourism industry is now considered a key sector of the economy, playing a vital role in supporting regional communities in particular. In the Major of Hospitality and Tourism Management, students specialize in fields including tourism business, hospitality, and community development, with the flexibility to combine their studies with courses from the Major of Language Studies and the Faculty of Business. Students develop the practical skills and proactive mindset needed to solve complex social issues by analyzing tourism from multiple angles, including from a global perspective and through the use of marketing and digital technologies.

Abilities You Will Gain (Department of Global Culture and Communication)

  • A comprehensive understanding of diverse cultures and the ability to analyze society from a broad perspective.

  • Advanced communication skills in multiple languages.

  • The ability to analyze real-world situations and contribute to society, developed through hands-on learning like field studies and overseas programs.

Certificates and Licenses You Can Obtain (Department of Global Culture and Communication)

  • Score improvement in TOEIC® and TOEFL®
  • Eiken (Test in Practical English Proficiency)
  • United Nations Associations' Test of English (UNATE)
  • HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi)
  • Chinese Language Proficiency Test
  • TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean)
  • National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter
  • Certified General Travel Services Manager
  • Certified Domestic Travel Services Manager
  • Certified Itinerary Manager
  • World Heritage Proficiency Test
  • Japanese Language Teacher Qualification

Target Qualifications (Department of Global Culture and Communication)

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified Public Tax Accountant
  • The JCCI Bookkeeping Proficiency Test
  • Business Accounting Test
  • IT Passport Examination
  • Information Security Management Examination
  • Financial Planner
  • Securities Analyst
  • TOEIC® and TOEFL® score improvements

Main Employment Destinations (Department of Global Culture and Communication)

  • Aichi Prefectural Board of Education
  • Accenture
  • Amazon Japan
  • ANA Chubu Airport
  • H.I.S.
  • Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank
  • KOSÉ
  • JR Tokai Takashimaya
  • JR Tokai Hotels
  • Shiseido Japan
  • Sekisui House
  • All Nippon Airways (ANA)
  • Daiwa House Industry
  • Chubu International Airport Passenger Service
  • Toyota Motor Corporation
  • Nagoya City Office
  • Meitetsu (Nagoya Railroad)
  • Japan Airlines (JAL)
  • Hilton Nagoya
  • MUFG Bank
  • Meiko Trans, and others

Curriculum Features & The Four-Year Academic Plan

  • Hospitality

    Learn about high-quality service and the principles of customer satisfaction in the hotel, airline, and food business industries.

  • Tourism & Community Development

    Explore how to leverage the appeal of local resources, considering the value created through community interaction and the future of regional development.

  • Tourism Business

    Focusing on the travel industry, media, and inbound tourism, you will learn the theories, strategies, and methods of management and marketing.

Your Four-Year Journey (Plan for 2026 Academic Year)

  • 1st year

    Discover Your Passion and Potential

    This is a year to build a foundation in the field of tourism and discover the breadth and depth of the Major of Hospitality and Tourism Management. While learning about the structure and business of hospitality and inbound tourism, you will explore seminars that align with your personal goals.

  • 2nd / 3rd year

    Deepen Your Expertise in a Specialized Seminar

    Your specialized seminar begins. You will deepen your expert knowledge while tailoring your studies to your unique interests and goals. Through experiential, off-campus courses, you will develop practical abilities and sharpen the skills required in professional fields.

  • 4th year

    Showcase Your Accomplishments with a Graduation Project

    Based on three years of learning, you will define a specific research theme. You will pursue answers through literature reviews, fieldwork, and surveys, compiling the results of your four-year journey into a final graduation research project.

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  • Tourism & Cultural Exchange

    Explore the dramatic shift in modern travel. This course examines how tourism is evolving beyond simply visiting famous sites and enjoying local food, moving toward creating meaningful encounters with local traditions, culture, and people.

  • Tourism Marketing

    Develop the strategic skills for effective tourism marketing. Based on established theory and real-world case studies, you will learn how to formulate strategies that improve customer satisfaction and build a loyal base of repeat visitors.

  • Sociology of Tourism

    Discover the social dynamics of tourism. Using a sociological lens that focuses on the relationships between individuals and groups, this course examines the phenomenon of tourism in modern society from multiple perspectives.

*Course content is currently in the planning stages and is subject to change.

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