OpenFieldJapan University of Economics (Nihon Keizai Daigaku) Kobe Sannomiya Campus is an urban business institution situated in central Kobe, delivering hands-on degrees in international business, entertainment management, tourism, and global economics.
Part of the Tsuzuki Education Group, JUE Kobe specializes in practical business education tailored to Asia-Pacific international commerce. Located in the bustling Sannomiya commercial corridor, the campus features innovative concentrations in fashion business, pop culture economics, digital hospitality marketing, and international trade.
Undergraduate admissions evaluate high school graduation credentials, JLPT N2 or EJU scores for international applicants, a statement of commercial motivation, and an interview assessing entrepreneurial drive.
Undergraduate degree focusing on cross-border logistics in the Kansai region, trade negotiation, foreign exchange risk management, and enterprise marketing in emerging Asian markets.
Unique business curriculum exploring apparel merchandising, pop culture intellectual property monetization, digital brand licensing, and entertainment event production in Kobe.
Specialized program training managers in international luxury hotel operations, inbound cruise ship tourism in Kobe Port, food & beverage cost analytics, and omotenashi hospitality standards.
Seed funding grant and tuition waiver for student founders launching verified e-commerce, trade, or cultural cross-border enterprises during their degree program.
Undergraduate specialization in electronic commerce platforms, mobile payment architectures, algorithmic retail pricing, and business intelligence dashboards.
Merit-based scholarship rewarding high academic performance among international undergraduate students enrolled at the Kobe Sannomiya Campus.
Professor of Global Entrepreneurship and Corporate Economics · Faculty of Economics
Prof. Dr. Yoshihisa Tsuzuki conducts research on corporate entrepreneurship within the East Asian economic sphere, evaluating growth dynamics of cross-border retail ventures and private higher education innovation.
View research profile ↗Professor of Marketing and Entertainment Management · Faculty of Economics / Kobe Campus
Prof. Dr. Hiroaki Matsubara investigates consumer engagement in Japanese pop culture and fashion, analyzing global licensing strategies for character goods and digital streaming monetization.
View research profile ↗Professor of Hospitality Economics and Tourism Development · Department of Business Administration
Prof. Dr. Midori Yamashita investigates hospitality service excellence and destination branding in Kobe, evaluating the economic multiplier effects of cruise ship tourism and regional food culture promotion.
View research profile ↗University profile compiled from official Japan University of Economics - Kobe Sannomiya Campus academic bulletins and institutional directories reviewed on 2026-10-16. OpenField is an independent research guide.