Akinori Sugizaki
Leisure Conductor®️
My Theme Park History
Born in January 1978 in Kanagawa Prefecture
Master's Degree in Tourism
I have visited Walt Disney World Resort® in Orlando, Florida, my beloved USA, 15 times, and believe that true theme park leisure can be found there.
Middle school years
University days
This was the start of his life working at a theme park. After coming across a book that had a profound impact on his outlook on life, "The Amazing Management Magic of Tokyo Disneyland," he decided to become a "theme park boss."
Studied "Leisure Industry Management" at Tama University. During his four years as a student, he worked as a cast member at the Disney Store. His youth was immersed in theme parks!
2000-2019
USJ LLC
He joined USJ LLC as one of the first new graduates and during his 19 years there he launched four new organizations. He was transferred every two years and experienced most of the departments related to park operations.
Specifically, he started by setting up the cleaning department and was in charge of most departments in the park's operations, including attraction operations and ticket sales.
19 years
He leads the organization from both a management perspective, such as operations and human resource development, and a logical perspective, such as formulating business indicators (KPIs), numerical management, and optimizing human resource allocation.
Over the past 19 years, the park has experienced both good and bad times. Looking at the park today brings back some deep emotions.
2019-present
Leisure Conductor®️
I started working as a Leisure Conductor®️! Including my time as a side hustle, I have 10 years of teaching experience. I am currently active as a lecturer and training instructor. I specialize in school education.
2022
He went on to study in the Master's program at the Graduate School of Tourism at Wakayama University.
He also looks at leisure from an academic perspective.
Part-time lecturer at Osaka International University (until March 2023)
2023
2024
Visiting Lecturer at Osaka International University and Osaka International University Junior College (March 2024 onwards)
Completed Master's course at the Graduate School of Tourism, Wakayama University
Master's degree in Tourism Studies
Osaka International University, Faculty of International Liberal Arts, Department of International Tourism, Full-time Lecturer ( April 2024 onwards)
What is Leisure Conductor®️?
I was so impressed by the "stay-based leisure" and "theme park leisure" experiences I had at Walt Disney World Resort® that I built my career around the idea that these should be popularized in Japan. I want to study "leisure" as an essential part of life, understand the concept, and become someone who can convey to many people the wonders of "leisure," especially "stay-based leisure" and "theme park leisure." With this in mind... I'm not a coach, teacher, or leader. I want people to feel like they can trust this person when it comes to "leisure." With that wish in mind, I came up with the title "Leisure Conductor®." I'm the only person in the world who holds this title. In fact, it's an important title to me, and it was my best friend from the United States who came up with it.
"Leisure Conductor®️" is a registered trademark. Trademark Registration No. 6253255
Leisure Conductor®️ Philosophy
mission
The future we want to realize
values
Mission
Vision
Value
Creating a world where people can enjoy a richer and more enjoyable life through theme park leisure
①A society where dreams and goals can be realized ②Everyone involved is smiling
3) Providing a system for learning and gaining inspiration from theme parks
① Take on challenges without fear of failure
②It's not about the size of the scale, but the thoughts behind it
Acting big and small
3. From the perspectives of both guests and staff
See and think
qualification
Domestic travel business manager
When talking about leisure, I felt it was necessary to deepen my understanding of travel, which is one type of leisure, so I obtained a qualification.
Affiliated academic societies
・Tourism Academic Society
・Japan Society for Leisure and Recreation Studies
・Leisure Tourism Society
・Japan Society of Tourism Management
others
・Lecturer (full-time), Osaka International University and Osaka International University Junior College
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・Supporting member of the Japan School Trip Association, a public interest incorporated foundation
・Professional & Parallel Career Freelance Association Member (Member Number: 005061)
