7 Tourism Bachelors Degree Programs in Japan

Established to meet the growing needs of both the domestic and inbound tourism industries in Japan, JIU Faculty of Tourism is one of only a handful of faculties in Japan dedicated to tourism and hospitality studies.

The main Courses are: Introduction to tourism research Green tourism theory Tourism research from the perspective of tourism behavior theory Semiotic consideration of tourism Tourism resource theory note Intercultural communication theory approach to international tourism Tourism and geography Tourism and politics Perspectives on cultural theory in tourism research

A major feature of this faculty is that you can participate not only in internships in Japan but also overseas study trips (London) and internships (London-a major Japanese travel agency). Students with such experience will be responsible for the tourism industry in Japan in the future.

This course involves: 　•Learning the expertise of community design with perspectives such as tourism, society, and natural environment 　•Studies on the new tourism and exchange, and utilizing local resources 　•Training to be leaders both in tourism and in community design

The aim is to acquire the professional skills of tourism that connect the world and the region and make your dreams come true. "I want to liven up the area where I was born and raised", "I want to be a travel planner", "I want to work at a hotel", "I want to learn about World Heritage Sites" ... The tourism major is to fulfill such dreams. In addition, in order to become a tourism professional, we have programs for acquiring "Travel Business Handling Manager" qualifications, improving English skills such as TOEIC, and various study abroad programs. In this way, in the tourism major, while learning the language and communication skills necessary for the international community, we will acquire planning and presentation skills through education and research in the field of the region. Let's become a tourism professional who "connects" the world and the region.

The Faculty of Tourism at Wakayama University is committed to delivering tourism education and research in this cutting edge field, not only to explore possibilities of tourism as a “Strategic Industry” from a business point of view but to contribute to a truly sustainable and prosperous society by encouraging urban-rural interaction and the key qualities of collaboration, multiculturalism, and diversity.

Students will be immediate assets by training practically in "the Hospitality Training Room", which offer equipment and facilities that are also used in the working field. It is compulsory for students to acquire the basic knowledge of the international community and the language skills that is the key in understanding different cultures. We aim to train hospitality and communication skills in order to be able to work with people all over the world.