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Teacher introduction

Oshima Toshihiko Professor
Oshima Toshihiko​ ​Professor ​ ​Oshima Toshihiko
Faculty of Economics ​ ​Department of Business Management
field of study​ ​: Transportation Geography, Transportation History, Industrial Archeology
degree​ ​: Doctor (Engineering) (Nihon University)
Course in charge (undergraduate)​ ​: World Geography, Japan Geography, Transportation Theory I, Basic Exercises, Exercises I and II

Bio

March 1977 Graduated from Tohoku University, Faculty of Engineering, Electrical and Communication Engineering
April 1977 Working at Nakayo Communications Machine Co., Ltd. (March 78)
March 1982 Graduated from Department of Social Science, Faculty of Education, Gunma University
March 1985 Tokyo Gakugei University Graduate Programs Graduated from the Graduate School of Education
April 1985 Gunma Prefectural Tsumagoi High School Teacher
April 1988 Gunma National College of Technology Lecturer
April 1991 Gunma National College of Technology Assistant Professor Award
April 1999 TCUE Assistant Professor Award
April 2001 TCUE Professor

Research theme and main contents of the undergraduate seminar

[Main theme] Community, public transport, industrial heritage
[Main contents] We will examine the transition and current status of public transport in the local community from the perspective of geography and history. In classes and seminars, we will learn about traffic development and the relationship between industry and economy while repeating familiar case studies. Since 2014, when “Tomioka Silk Mill and Silk Industry Heritage Group” has been registered as a World Heritage Site, we will study the trends of Tomioka Silk Mill visitors and other industrial heritage sites in Gunma Prefecture, and will be scattered throughout the prefecture. Surveys and proposals for revitalizing industrial heritage, which is related to promoting the use of public transportation.

Seminar introduction

In-charge class (Graduate Programs)

Traffic theory study exercises I, II, traffic theory study subject, traffic theory special course subject, traffic theory special practice, traffic theory study guidance

Graduate Programs Lecture content of

First, we will review the academic position of "traffic theory" and the national tendency of the development of public transportation in Japan. In particular, consider the relationship with the local community during the reduction of life traffic since the progress of motorization, elucidate the transformation of private traffic, public traffic, high-speed traffic, and regional traffic, and examine various issues. Go. In addition, we will research through the field survey of the relationship between traffic and the development of the industry and economy in the area and its ruins.

Current research subject

Transition and historical issues of local public transport centered on Gunma

Major research achievements

  • "Changes in local buses and local communities in Gunma Prefecture" (Single, Kamige Shimbun, 2002)
  • "Study of the history and problems of Gunma and route buses" (single work, Kamimo Shimbun, 2009)
  • Gunma: Aspects of Industrial Heritage (Co-author, Japan Economic Critics, 2009)
  • "The Aspects of Shin-Takasaki City and Regional Issues" (Co-author, 2012, Japan Economic Criticism Company)
  • "Gunma's Rediscovery: Local Culture, Industry, People and Thoughts That Supported It" (Co-authored, 2012, Jamo Shimbun Inc.)
  • "High school-collaboration and capacity building" (co-author, 2013, Japan Economic Review)
  • "Diverse approach to the deflation phenomenon" (Co-author, 2014, Japan Economic Criticism Company
  • "New Development of Environmental Policy" (Co-author, 2015, Susumu Shobo)

Affiliation

Japan Society of Geography, Association of Railway History (experienced director), Industrial Archaeological Association (Director), Institute of Human Geography, Gunma Geography Association

Activities and awards in society

  • Maebashi City public transport master plan development meeting deputy chairman (2010-11)
  • He has been a member of the public transport committee in several other municipalities
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