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Advanced academic and cultural education
Let's wear it
Graduate School Graduate School of Comparative Culture Length
KAIGARA Toru
Let's study!
A graduation thesis or graduation research is the culmination of four years of undergraduate education, and it must have been tough. But as you collect and read historical and material documents, conduct field surveys and analyses, haven't you started to find it a little more interesting? As you worked hard on writing your thesis, you may have also started to see future challenges. I think that's when you realized the joy of academic study.
Our graduate school has a rich and excellent Professor to support your academic pursuits. By studying culture, literature, language, history, psychology, art, and other subjects in an interdisciplinary manner, you will further hone your international sensibility and advanced knowledge and culture, and hone your abilities to play an active role in society in the future.
One of the main purposes of going to graduate school is to pursue academic knowledge. Researchers, highly specialized professionals, junior and senior high school teachers, and other professionals are all professions, and those who have seriously considered and considered themes in order to pursue academic knowledge can be successful in any industry or company.
We also offer generous admissions and reskilling for working adults!
If you are already working, have a family, or have retired from work and would like to obtain a graduate-level degree, or if you would like to resume your studies in culture, literature, language, history, or other fields, our graduate school is open to you. You can continue to work while continuing your research under the supervision of a professor.
International students welcome!
We advocate "comparative culture" from an international perspective. For that reason, we also welcome international students with roots in other countries. Understanding and accepting the cultures of both countries will enable more advanced research. In addition, we also offer fall semester entrance exams for the convenience of international students.
Why not enjoy a fulfilling graduate school experience? Otemae University wholeheartedly welcomes you to enter graduate school with a clear sense of purpose.
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Otemae University Graduate School Graduate School of Comparative Culture Length
KAIGARA Toru
Graduated from Kansai University, Faculty of Letters, Department of Geography. After working as a high school teacher, completed a master's course in social studies education (geography) at Osaka Kyoiku University Graduate School. After working as a research fellow at the Japan-India Academic Survey and a special research fellow at the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, completed the doctoral course at Kansai University. PhD (Literature). After working as Lecturer and Assistant Professor at Kansai Gaidai University, he joined Otemae University and has been in his current position since 2024.
He specializes in physical geography (Quaternary geomorphology). He has attempted to put absolute dating of coral and shell fossils into practical use, and has used the results of this work to discuss the geological history of the region, including crustal movements, and the coastal environments of Asia and the Pacific Ocean. In recent years, he has been working on research into the recording of industrial heritage sites while taking topography into consideration. His hobby is cycling, which allows him to experience the topography of the land, and he has served as an officer of the Japan Cycling Association, the Bicycle Center, and the Osaka Cycling Association.