About

Associate Professor

Tokyo Metropolitan University

Visiting Researcher

University of Malta

Ochanomizu University

Ph D

RMIT University (Australia)

Master of Arts

Research Theme

Cultural norms and Cognitive appraisal,

Effect of culture on interpersonal interaction,

Cultural adjustment,

Impact of study abroad on younger and senior students,

Globalisation of higher education,

Intercultural Communication,

Cultural Psychology,

Educational Tourism,

Cultural Contact,

Globalisation of education,

Interpersonal Communication,

Study abroad

Intercultural Education Society of Japan (director-general 2013-2017）

SIETAR Japan (Program director 2008-2011, Journal committee 2017-2019)

World Communication Association

Japan Institute of Tourism Research