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Prof. Dr. Akimasa Suganuma

Visiting researcher (Kyūshū Sangyō Daigaku, Historical sociology), 1 April 2026-31 March 2027

Room: MB 3.101
Email: akisuga@ip.kyusan-u.ac.jp



Historical sociology and modern history of Japan:

  • Invented tradition
  • Nationalism
  • History of tourism
  • Media history
  • Cultural property appreciation
  • Heritagization

Research History

  • since April 2025: Associate Professor, Faculty of Collaborative Regional Development, Kyūshū Sangyō Daigaku
  • since April 2023: Guest collaborating Researcher, The Kinugasa Research Organization Art Research Center, Ritsumeikan University
  • April 2026 – March 2027: Visiting Researcher, Faculty of East Asian Studies, Ruhr University Bochum
  • April 2020 – March 2025: Lecturer, Faculty of Collaborative Regional Development, Kyūshū Sangyō Daigaku
  • Sep. 2019 – March 2020: Lecturer (part-time), Faculty of Policy Management, Keiō University
  • April 2010 – March 2013: JSPS Research Fellowship for Young Scientists

Education

  • April 2010 – March 2016: Graduate School of Media and Governance (Doctoral Program), Keiō University
  • April 2008 – March 2010: Graduate School of Media and Governance (Master’s program), Keiō University
  • April 2003 – March 2007: Faculty of Policy Management, Keiō University

Committee Memberships

  • since May 2023: Advisor, Historia locularis
  • since Jan. 2023: Director, Railway History Society of Japan
  • April 2021 – Dec. 2022: Councilor, Railway History Society of Japan

Further information on Prof. Suganuma’s research activities and publications can be found here.