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Hitotsubashi University Research Unit for Sport Studies (HURUSS) tackles a range of social issues in relation to sport, which we consider an integral ingredient to understand our society. W ith a unique m ix of disciplinary backgrounds in the social sciences, such as sociology, history, policy sciences, education, and social policy, we cover a range of research areas including cultural, developm ent, urban/regional, and social welfare studies.
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- 2023.03.01
- English site has been released.
Professor Emeritus
Masataka Ozaki
【 Research Field 】
Sport policy, Australian sport studies
Professor Emeritus
Yasuhiro Sakaue
【 Research Field 】
Sports History, Sports Culture