List of papers and presentations
1. Books
Zusetsu Keihanshin no Chiri : Chizu kara Manabu(Geography of Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe: using maps). Joint work of S. Yamaguchi,
K. Mizuta, N. Kaneko, Y. Yoshida, K. Nakakubo and I. Yajima, May, 2019.
Minerva Shobo Publishing, Kyoto. 208p., ISBN: 978-4623084845 *Japanese
Yodogawa no suisaito mizuriyou (Water hazard and water use of Yodogawa River). in M. Koba ed., Higashinihon Daishinsai to Saigai Shuhen Kagaku(The Great East Japan Earthquake, and the educational approaches to other natural disasters) , Kokonshoin Publishing, Tokyo, 189p., Oct., 2014. pp.148-158 , ISBN: 978-4772241762 *Japanese
Seikatsu Yosui/Haisui Shisutemu no Kukanteki Tenkai (Development of water supply and sewage water system). I. Yajima, Mar.,
2013. Jinbun Syoin Publishing, Kyoto. 358p., ISBN: 978-4409240960 *Japanese.
2. Articles
I. YAJIMA (2024): Two Toyo Spinning Company related factories in early
Showa period, Futami district of Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture. Geographica Senri 3, pp.331-349. *Japanese Description
A. NAITO & I. YAJIMA (2022): Promotion of Suburban Agriculture in
Nishitani District, Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture. Hyogo-Chiri (Hyogo Geographical Journal), 68, pp.127-139. *Japanese *Graduation thesis of NAITO Amane, Faculty
of Humanities and Sciences, Kobe Gakuin Univ., 2022 BY
I. YAJIMA (2023): Lecture for teacher training program about flood risk
reduction in university campus and Asagiri River. Kankyo Gijutsu(Journal of Eivironmental Conservation Engineering), 52-2, pp.19-23. *Japanese
I. YAJIMA (2022): Epidemic, water supply and sewerage system in modern
city: case study of Akashi, Kobe, Hyogo Pref. Faculty Bulletin Humanities and Sciences, Kobe Gakuin University 42, pp.103-122. *Japanese
T. MORIWAKI & I. YAJIMA (2022): Regional revitalization utilizing Goshikizuka
Ancient Tomb, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. Hyogo-Chiri (Hyogo Geographical Journal), 67, pp.79-90. *Japanese *Graduation thesis of MORIWAKI Tsubasa, Faculty
of Humanities and Sciences, Kobe Gakuin Univ., 2021 BY
I. YAJIMA(2020): Hazard risk and evacuation from flood disaster of Asagiri
River as a urban small river: focusing on worked reguration pond and abolished
farm pond in Arise Campus, Kobe Gakuin University, Ningen Bunka H&S (Humanities and Sciences), 47, pp.17-33 (Society of Humanities and Sciences, Kobe Gakuin University)
*Japanese
R. YAMAMOTO & I. YAJIMA (2020): Disaster Drill by Community Machizukuri Association: Case Study of Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture. Hyogo-Chiri (Hyogo Geographical Journal), 65, pp.53-66. *Japanese *Graduation thesis of YAMAMOTO Rikuto, Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, Kobe Gakuin Univ., 2019 BY
I. YAJIMA (2020): Commercial accumulation around Okuradani Interchange
of Daini Shimnei Highway: Changes in Arise-shimo district, Ikawadani-cho,
Nishi Ward, Kobe City. In Akashi Group Survey Report 2019, Center for Area Research and Development,
Kobe Gakuin University, pp.61-86, Mar., 2020
I. YAJIMA (2019): Meaning of replanting event in the forest CSR activities
by a big company: a case study of forest CSR program by Wakayama Prefecture
Government. Geographica Senri 1, pp.199-217. *Japanese Description
T. FUJIKAWA, I. YAJIMA & M. KASHIMA (2019): Possibility of development
of Naruto City by using Naruto Udon Noodle. Udon-do (Journal of Japan Udon Association), 15, pp.34-48. *Japanese *Graduation thesis of FUJIKAWA Takuya, Faculty
of Humanities and Sciences, Kobe Gakuin Univ., 2018 BY
I. YAJIMA (2018): Conservation of Irrigation Ponds Focusing on their Relationship with Local Residents: In Commemoration of Kamata and Ikegami (2001). Mizushigen Kankyo Kenkyu (Journal of Water and Environmental Issues), 31-1, pp.72-76. *Japanese Article(Japanese)
I. YAJIMA (2017): Study about forest conservation activities in Japan:
history of forest use and CSR as background of kigyo-no-mori, forest CSR.
Faculty Bulletin Humanities and Sciences, Kobe Gakuin University 37, pp.27-36. *Japanese
Y. NODA & I. YAJIMA (2016): Voluntary organization for disaster prevention
in Takasago and Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture. Mizushigen Kankyo Kenkyu (Journal of Water and Environmental Issues), 29-2, pp.79-84. *Japanese *Graduation thesis of NODA Yasuhide, Faculty
of Humanities and Sciences, Kobe Gakuin Univ., 2015 BY Article(Japanese)
I. YAJIMA (2016): History and present state of old Igawa Horiwari irrigation
canal. Faculty Bulletin Humanities and Sciences, Kobe Gakuin University 36, pp.7-24. *Japanese
H. WADA & I. YAJIMA (2015): Contribution to local society by zoo: A
case study of the Oji Zoo, Kobe. Hyogo-Chiri (Hyogo Geogaphical Journal), 60, pp.75-87. *Japanese *Graduation thesis of WADA Hayato, Faculty of
Humanities and Sciences, Kobe Gakuin Univ., 2014 BY Article(Japanese)
I. YAJIMA (2014): Study about regional chracterictics of traffic around
Irkutsk and Lake Baikal from the perspective of Historical Geography. Journal of Environmental Conservation Engineering ( Kankyo Gijutsu), 43-3, pp.21-25. *Japanese
S. YAMAUCHI & I. YAJIMA (2013): Alien fish problem in Lake Biwa. Mizushigen Kankyo Kenkyu (Journal of Water and Environmental Issues), 26-1, pp.1-6. *Japanese *Graduation thesis of YAMAUCHI Shota, Faculty
of Humanities and Sciences, Kobe Gakuin Univ., 2012 BY Article(Japanese)
S. SUZUKI & I. YAJIMA (2013): Duration and activation for agriculture
in suburban villages: A case study of the Kanae District of Kakogawa City,
Hyogo Prefecture. Hyogo-Chiri (Hyogo Geographical Journal), 58, pp.71-82. *Japanese *Graduation thesis of SUZUKI Shimpei, Faculty
of Humanities and Sciences, Kobe Gakuin Univ., 2012 BY Article(Japanese)
I. YAJIMA (2013): Field survey by Geographical seminar at university and
dialogue with communities where are the most prominent regions of farm
pond irrigation for paddy fields., Chikyu Monthly, 32-2, pp.93-98. *Japanese
I. YAJIMA (2011): Securing water sources for a satellite city: the case
of Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture. Keizai Chirigaku Nenpo (Annals of the Japan Association of Economic Geographers), 57-1, pp.56-74. summary
I. YAJIMA (2010): The development of water supply and water environment
in modern mining city: a case study of the City of Boulder, Colorado, U.S.A.,
Mikasa City and Yubari City, Hokkaido, Japan In A comparative study of American society and culture (O.S.U Research studies
Series No.34), M. Miyata, Y. Kanzaki, I. Yajima and T. Higuchi, Daito, Osaka, The Institute
for Industrial Research of Osaka Sangyo University. *Japanese
I. YAJIMA (2009): Modernization of domestic water supply and drainage systems
in metropolitan area: a case study of the Osaka metropolitan area in the
modern period. In Modan no syoso (Various aspects in "Modern"), ed. S. Hashimoto, pp.139-156, Modan no Kai, Minoo, Osaka. * Japanese
I. YAJIMA (2008): Development of Satellite City's Water Supply in Major
Metropolitan Area: A Case Study of Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture In Journal of Water and Environmental Issues( Mizushigen Kankyo Kenkyu), 20, pp.159-168. *Japanese
I. YAJIMA (2006): Ski tourism and water supply and drainage systems: fieldwork
at Fukusada, Yabu City, Hyogo Prefecture In Contemporary Studies in Water
Resource and Environment: in celebration of Dr. Ikuo Itabashi's 80th birthday,
eds. M. Tsuchiya and T. Ito, Tokyo, Seibundoh Publishing, pp.215-246. *
Japanese
I. YAJIMA (2004): Changes in domestic water supply and drainage systems
in mountain areas: a case study of the Kumatsugi district, a ski area,
of Sekinomiya Town, Hyogo Prefecture. Jinbun Chiri (Japanese Journal of Human Geography), 56-4, pp.80-96. summary
I. YAJIMA (1999): Development of water supply in Tajima District, Hyogo
Prefecture. Senriyama Bunagaku Ronsyu, 62: pp.41-64. * Japanese
I. YAJIMA (1998): Development of water supply sources in O'ahu. In Chirigaku no Shoso: jissyo no chiei (Various aspects in Geography), ed. Class of Geography, Kansai University, pp.398-417, Tokyo, Taimeido Publishing. * Japanese
I. YAJIMA (1998): Development of water supply in O'ahu. In Contemporary Societies of the Pacific Region: environment, development,
and culture, ed. S.Hashimoto, pp.123-149, Suita, Osaka, Kansai University Press. *Japanese.
3. Presentation
I. YAJIMA: 'Fieldwork in the rainy day: Kobe Gakuin University and the
flood of the Asagiri River' The 2022 Summer Excursion Meeting (online excurion),
Japanese Association for Water Resources and Environment. Zoom meeting,
Aug. 20, 2022.
I. YAJIMA & N. YAMASAKI(Undergraduate Student, Kobe Gakuin Univ.):
'Hometown tax payment and regional vitalization: a case study of Konan
City, Kochi Prefecture'* Association of Japanese Geographers General Meeting,
Online., Mar. 27, 28, 2021. *Graduation thesis of YAMASAKI Nozomi, Faculty
of Humanities and Sciences, Kobe Gakuin Univ., 2020 BY)
I. YAJIMA: 'Geographical Study of Akashi City in the Prewar Showa era focusing
on commuting and schooling" The 25th Meeting of the Society of Humanities
and Sciences, Kobe Gakuin University. ZOOM meeting, Mar. 6, 2021.
I. YAJIMA: 'Practice of learning in a geographical lecture that the pond
and playground in a university has the function for flood control', The
2019 Spring Meeting of the Hyogo Geographical Society. Sannomiya Campus
of Kobe Women's University, Kobe City, Hyogo Pref., May 26, 2019.
I. YAJIMA: 'Flood control function of ponds and playground in Arise Campus, Kobe Gakuin University', The 20th Meeting of the Society of Humanities and Sciences, Kobe Gakuin University., Oct. 13 , 2018.
T. FUJIKAWA(Undergraduate Student, Kobe Gakuin Univ.), YAJIMA Iwao and
M. KASHIMA: 'Possibility of development of Naruto City by using Naruto
Udon Noodle', Meeting of 2018 BY, Japan Udon Association, Kobe Gakuin Univ.,
Kobe, Hyogo Pref., Sep. 17, 2018.
I. YAJIMA: 'Meanigs of Forest CSR activity: a case study of Wakayama Prefecture',
The 2016 Spring Meeting of the Hyogo Geographical Society. Kobe City College
of Technology, Nishi Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Pref., May, 2016.
I. YAJIMA & M. KUMODA(Association for study of the nature in South
Tajima Region): 'The diffusion of Skiing in the Tajima Region, Hyogo Prefecture,
the Taisho and former Showa era: for pleasure, tourism, and educaton',
The 2012 Meeting of the Hyogo Geographical Society. Seminar room of Hokudan
Earthquake Memorial Park, Awaji City, Hyogo Pref., Aug., 2012.
I. YAJIMA & M. KUMODA(Association for study of the nature in South Tajima Region): 'The regional development of Skiing in the Taisho and former Showa era: Preliminary study in the Tajima Region', The 6th Meeting of Higashi Ajia Enkai Kaken (Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research Group), Feb., 2012. Hotel Morozakisou, Minamichita, Aichi Pref.
I. YAJIMA & Y. KOSAKA(Undergraduate Student, Kobe Gakuin Univ.): 'Study
of food deserts issues in a satellite city: the case of Kakogawa City,
Hyogo Prefecture'* Association of Japanese Geographers General Meeting,
Meiji Univ., Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Pref., Mar. 2011. Keywords: food deserts
issues, the elderly, supermarket, satellite city, Kakogawa City *Graduation
thesis of KOSAKA Yuuki, Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, Kobe Gakuin
Univ., 2010 BY) *This meeting was canceled becaused of Megaearthquake of
Mar., 2011.
T. NAGAO(Undergraduate Student, Kobe Gakuin Univ.) & I. YAJIMA:
'The study about relationship between irrigation pond and the inhabitant
focusing the draining work for pond: case of the East Harima Region, Hyogo
Pref'*, Winter meeting of 2010 BY, Japanese Association for Water Resources
and Environment. Kobe Gakuin Univ., Kobe, Hyogo Pref., Mar. 2011. *Graduation
thesis of NAGAO Takahito, Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, Kobe Gakuin
Univ., 2010 BY)
I. YAJIMA: 'Satellite City's Water Supply and Dam Development in the Osaka
Metropolitan Area', Association of Japanese Geographers General Meeting,
Hosei Univ., Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Pref., Mar. 2010. Keywords: Water supply,
High Economic Growth Period, Dam, Water demand
I. YAJIMA: 'Development of ski tourism area and the domestic water and wastewater system in Hyogo Prefecture: case study of Mt. Hyonosen and Hachibuse Highland area', Special meeting of the Hyogo Geographical Society. Faculty of Letters, Kobe Univ., Dec. 2008.
I. YAJIMA: 'Development of waterworks in satellite cities along Yodogawa
River of Osaka Prefecture', The 51th meeting of the Association of Historical
Geographers in Japan. Miyagi Univ., Sendai, Miyagi Pref., May 2008.
I.YAJIMA: 'Development of domestic water and wastewater system in ski resort
area: case study of Kumatsugi region, Sekinomiya Town, Hyogo Pref', Society
for Regional Geographical Science Meeting of Kansai branch, Nishinomiya,
Hyogo Pref., Feb. 2003.
I. YAJIMA: 'The development of community water supply in mountain area : a case study in Sekinomiya Town, Hyogo Prefecture', Human Geographical Society of Japan 239th Regular Meeting, Kansai Univ., Suita, Osaka Pref., Apr. 2001.
I. YAJIMA: 'Case study of development of domestic water and wastewater
system in Kumatsugi region, Sekinomiya Town, Hyogo Pref. as a ski resort
area', Conference, Society of Geographical Institution, Kansai Univ., Suita,
Osaka Pref., Dec. 1999.
I. YAJIMA: 'Changes domestic water and domestic wastewater systems in Sekinomiya
town', Hyogo prefecture: a case study of ski tourism region Association
of Japanese Geographers General Meeting, Sensyu Univ., Kawasaki, Kanagawa
Pref., Mar. 1999.
I. YAJIMA: 'Development of water supply in Osaka Metropoitan Area', Human Geographical Society of Japan General Meeting, Osaka Kyoiku Univ., Kashiwara, Osaka Pref., Nov. 1995.
I. YAJIMA: 'Regional development of domestic water supply in Osaka Metropolitan Area, especialy Inagawa River basin as urbanizing area', Historical and Geographical Society of Kansai University, Conference, Kansai Univ., Suita, Osaka Pref., Dec. 1994.
I. YAJIMA: 'Regional development of water supply' Historical and Geographical Society of Kansai University, Conference, Kansai Univ., Suita, Osaka Pref., Dec. 1993.
4. Others
Report: I. YAJIMA and the 3rd grade student of 2022 Yajima seminar, 'Changes
in the lives and shopping locations of women living in the Okura district
of Akashi City: From high economic growth period to the present day..'
In "2023 BY Report of Human Geography Lab, Faculty of Human Sciences,
Kobe Gakuin University", Human Geography Lab, Faculty of Human Sciences,
Kobe Gakuin University, pp.1-28, Mar., 2024
Report: I. YAJIMA, 'Trial of industry-government-academia collaboration
project to promote bus use in eastern area of Akashi City.' In "2023
BY Report of Human Geography Lab, Faculty of Human Sciences, Kobe Gakuin
University", Human Geography Lab, Faculty of Human Sciences, Kobe
Gakuin University, pp.83-105, Mar., 2024
Report: I. YAJIMA, 'Characteristics and issues of Matsugaoka elementary
school district, Akashi City: Considered from the perspective of collaboration
with Matsugaoka Elementary School, Akashi City' Report of Study and Activity,
2023 BY, Center for Area Research and Development, Kobe Gakuin University,
pp.8-13, Mar., 2024.
Report: I. YAJIMA and the 3rd grade student of 2021 Yajima seminar, 'Grocery
shopping environment, memory of Hanshin Awaji Great Earthquake in 1995
and disaster prevention activities in Okura District, Akashi City, Hyogo
Pref.' In "2022 BY Report of Human Geography Lab, Faculty of Human
Sciences, Kobe Gakuin University", Human Geography Lab, Faculty of
Human Sciences, Kobe Gakuin University, pp.1-41, Mar., 2023.
Report: I. YAJIMA, 'Significance of dealing with Urushiyama Shinden, Ikawani
Horiwari(old irrigation canal) and the topography of plateau around Arise
Campus. In "2022 BY Report of Human Geography Lab, Faculty of Human
Sciences, Kobe Gakuin University", Human Geography Lab, Faculty of
Human Sciences, Kobe Gakuin University, pp.95-100, Mar., 2023
Essay: I. Yajima, 'About Ikawadani Horiwari, old irrigation canal' Blog site of Japanese Association for Water Resources and Environment,
Jan., 2023.
Book Review: I. YAJIMA, 'H. Mizumoto and I. Kim, 2021. " Konbanwa, Yoruben desu"(Kobe Shinbun Sogo Suppan Center Publishing, 335p.), Ningen Bunka H&S (Humanities and Sciences), 52, Dec., 2022.
Report: I. YAJIMA, 'Collaboration with Okura district taking photo' Report
of Study and Activity, 2021 BY, Center for Area Research and Development,
Kobe Gakuin University, pp.21-30, Feb., 2022.
Report: I. YAJIMA and the 3rd grade student of 2019 Yajima seminar, 'Attractiveness
of suburban area: from field work at west area of Kakogawa City, Hyogo
Pref.' In "Akashi Group Survey Report 2019", Center for Area
Research and Development, Kobe Gakuin University, pp.1-60, Mar., 2020.
Essay: I. Yajima, 'Fieldwork I want to do on a rainy day.' Blog site of Japanese Association for Water Resources and Environment,
Jul., 2019.
Report: I. YAJIMA and the student of 2018 Field Work Study I, 'Change and
issue of old commercial area in front of the Hitomarumae Stn., Akashi City,
Hyogo Pref.' In "Akashi Group Survey Report 2018", Center for
Area Research and Development, Kobe Gakuin University, pp.60-92, Mar.,
2019.
Report: I. YAJIMA and the 3rd grade student of 2018 Yajima seminar, 'To
live in suburban area: from field work at Nishi Kanki Area, Kakogawa City
and Uohashi Kita Area, Takasago City, Hyogo Pref.' In "Akashi Group
Survey Report 2018", Center for Area Research and Development, Kobe
Gakuin University, pp.1-59, Mar., 2019.
Report: I. YAJIMA and the 3rd grade student of 2017 Yajima seminar, 'For
better life in suburban area: possibility of establishment of walking corse
around pond and forest in west side area of Kakogawa City, Hyogo Pref.'
In "Akashi Group Survey Report 2017", Center for Area Research
and Development, Kobe Gakuin University, pp.1-50, Mar., 2018.
Report: I. YAJIMA, 'History of cotton cultivation in Japan and meanings
of cotton cultivation in west Kakogawa area. In "Akashi Group Survey
Report 2016", Center for Area Research and Development, Kobe Gakuin
University, pp34-46, Mar., 2017.
Essay: I. Yajima, 'Maintenance activities for irrigation pond by student supporters.' Blog site of Japanese Association for Water Resources and Environment,
Feb., 2017.
Report: I. YAJIMA and the 3rd grade student of 2016 Yajima seminar, 'For
better life in suburban area: from field work about the forest activities
at Kanki Hill by community, Higashi Kanki Cho, Kakogawa City, Hyogo Pref.'
In "Akashi Group Survey Report 2016", Center for Area Research
and Development, Kobe Gakuin University, pp.1-33, Mar, 2017.
Report: I. YAJIMA and the 3rd grade student of 2015 Yajima seminar, 'For
better life in suburban area: case study of west side of Kakogawa City,
Hyogo Pref.' In "Akashi Group Survey Report 2015", Center for
Area Research and Development, Kobe Gakuin University, pp.1-56, Mar, 2016.
Report: I. YAJIMA, 'Support action of seminar of University by fieldwork 2' Monbu Kagaku Kyoiku Tsushin 369, pp.26-27, Aug., 2015.
Report: I. YAJIMA, 'Support action of seminar of University by fieldwork
1' Monbu Kagaku Kyoiku Tsushin 368, pp.20-21, Jul., 2015.
Book Review: I. YAJIMA, 'S. Ito, T. Arima, N. Komaki and T. Hayashi, 2012.
" Yaku ni tatsu Chirigaku"(Kokon-shoin Publishing, 235p.)', Journal of Water and Environmental Issues
28-1, Jul., 2015.
Report: I. YAJIMA, 'Change of community and environment by urabanization
in suburban area: hearing for an elderly couple who lives in Ikuta,Ikawadani-cho,
Nishi Ward, Kobe, Hyogo Pref. In "Akashi Group Survey Report 2015",
Center for Area Research and Development, Kobe Gakuin University, pp.97-107,
Apr., 2015.
Report: I. YAJIMA and the 3rd grade student of 2014 Yajima seminar, 'For
better life in suburban area: case study of Tomiki community district,
Kakogawa, Hyogo Pref.' In "Akashi Group Survey Report 2015",
Center for Area Research and Development, Kobe Gakuin University, pp.109-141,
Mar, 2015.
Report: I. YAJIMA, 'Practice of Geographical fieldwork taking photography
with single reflex camera in the 1st grade seminar for Okura Area, Akashi
City, Hyogo Pref.' In "Akashi Group Survey Report 2014", Center
for Area Research and Development, Kobe Gakuin University, pp.30-40,Mar.,
2015.
Report: I. YAJIMA, 'Practice of Field work study in the 2nd grade seminar
for area study near Kobe Gakuin Univ.: case study of eivironmental research
in Arise and Nagasaka District, Nishi Ward, Kobe City.' In "Akashi
Group Survey Report 2013", Center for Area Research and Development,
Kobe Gakuin University, pp.145-159, Apr., 2014.
Report: I. YAJIMA and the 3rd grade student of 2013 Yajima seminar, 'Safe
living in suburaban area: case study of west side of Kakogawa City, Hyogo
Pref.' In "Akashi Group Survey Report 2013", Center for
Area Research and Development, Kobe Gakuin University, pp.109-141, May,
2014.
Report: I. YAJIMA, 'Attempt of Field work study in the 2nd grade seminar
for area study: case study of eivironmental research in Toban Coast, Akashi
City, Hyogo Pref.' In "Akashi Group Survey Report 2012", Center
for Area Research and Development, Kobe Gakuin University, pp.48-61, Apr.,
2014.
Report: I. YAJIMA and the 3rd grade student of 2011 Yajima seminar, 'Better
living environment in suburban farming village: case study of Kanae, Nishikanki-cho,
Kakogawa City, Hyogo Pref.' In "Akashi Group Survey Report 2011",
Center for Area Research and Development, Kobe Gakuin University, pp.33-64,
Dec., 2012.
Report: I. YAJIMA and the 3rd grade student of 2011 Yajima seminar 'Artificail
coast and inhabitant: case study of Okura Coast, Akashi City, Hyogo Pref.'
In "Akashi Group Survey Report 2011", Center for Area Research
and Development, Kobe Gakuin University, pp.12-30, Dec., 2012.
Report: I.YAJIMA, 'Attitude for environment by community persons who cultivate
rice for sake by organic farming: case study of Sakamoto, Naka-ku, Taka
Town, Hyogo Prefecture.' In "Survey Report 41. Local society and Revitalization
of local industry", Center for Area Research and Development, Kobe
Gakuin University, pp.33-63, Mar., 2010.
Geographical guidebook for the Kinki Region: I. YAJIMA, 'Akashi Channel:
Akashi Castle Town and Awaji Floral Island' In " Kinki wo shiru tabi: rekishi to fukei" (which means "Trip guide for the Kinki Region: the history and the
landscape"), Yagai Rekishi Chirigaku Kenkyukai(New FHG) ed., Nakanishiya
Publishing, Kyoto, pp. 174-177, Jan., 2010. ISBN:9784779504112
Geographical guidebook for movies: I. YAJIMA, 'People in the South Pacific
Islands', in "Cinema Sekai Meguri" (which means "World travel through cinemas"), General ed. M.
Yamada, ed. Yagai Rekishi Chirigaku Kenkyukai(New FHG), Nakanishiya Publishing,
Kyoto, pp. 126-129, Apr., 2009. ISBN:9784779503115
Geographical guidebook: I. YAJIMA, 'History of flood control, Yodo River, Kanzaki River and Aigawa River'(pp.10-11). 'Kawachi cotton'(p.43). 'Hirano River'(p.51). 'Replace work of Yamato River in the 18th C. and the cultivation of the Ko-noike Shinden district'(p.42. collaboration with S. YANO). In Excartion along the Imazatosuji line of Osaka municipal subway. Department of Geography, Kansai Univ., Aug. 2007.
Geographical guidebook: I. YAJIMA, 'Kema Lock Gate, New Yodo River and
Kunijima Water Plant'. In Excartion around Tenroku Area: handbook for the
excartion around the Tenma district, Osaka. Department of Geography, Kansai
Univ., Apr. 2005.
Book Review: I. YAJIMA, 'The Society for Study of Lake Biwa Basin, 2003.
"Reading the Lake Biwa Basin"(Sunrise Publishing, Vol.1, 269p,
Vol.2 317p.)', Journal of Water and Environmental Issues 16, Feb. 2004.
Book Review: I. YAJIMA, 'Y. Ono, 2001. "Environmental history of water:
why "Kyoto's famous water" were lost?"(PHP Kenkyusyo Publishing,
225p.)', Journal of Water and Environmental Issues 14, Dec. 2001.
Column: I. YAJIMA, 'A lense of fresh water which supported Honolulu' In Jinbunchiri no Hiroba (which means "Square of Human Geography"), ed. S. Hashimoto,
Taimeido Publishing, Tokyo, p.90, 2001.
Book Review: I.YAJIMA, 'T. Sabata, 1995. "Cultural history in the
Rhein River: water and European society."(Tosui Syobo Publishing,
235p.)', Journal of Water and Environmental Issues 9, Dec. 1996.
Research note: I. YAJIMA, About the waterworks of Kawanishi City, Hyogo
Pref. Chirichiri Tsushin 28 (Newsletter of the Dept. of Geography, Kansai
Univ.), pp.7-9, Mar., 1993.