Papers
Yamada, N., Skibins, J. C., and Weiler B. (2021). Applying interpretation principles to a non-Western (Japanese) training context. International Journal of Tour Guiding Research. 2(1): 3-16
Yamada, N. andSkibins, J. C. (2019).Effectiveness of interpreter training in the Japanese interpretive context and opportunities for improving interpretation: An impact assessment of a training program in Japan. Journal of Interpretation Research. 24(1): 85-91.
Yamada, N. and Heo, J. (2016). Determinants of engagement in leisure-time physical activity – Dialogue with senior athletes. Canadian Journal on Aging/La Revue canadienne du vieillissement. 35 (4): 513-525.
Yamada, N. (2014). Assessing the needs of interpreter training in Japan. Journal of Interpretation Research. 19(2): 39-57.
Kim, J., Yamada, N., Heo, J., Han, A. (2014). Health benefits of serious involvement in leisure activities among older Korean adults. International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being. 9(1): 24616. http://www.ijqhw.net/index.php/qhw/article/view/24616.
Yamada, N., Heo, J., and Hji-Avgoustis, S. (2014). What contributes to the intention of tourism majors in Korea to acquire foreign language skills? The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher. 23(3): 645-654.
Heo, J., Culp, B., Yamada, N., and Won, Y. (2013). Promoting successful aging through competitive sport participation: Insights from older adults. Qualitative Health Research. 23(1): 105-113.
Yamada, N., Kim, S., and Heo, J. (2013). Predicting the intentions of tourism major students in a Korean university to acquire foreign language skills. Current Issues in Tourism. 16(5): 507-511.
Yamada, N. and Fu Y. (2012). Using the theory of planned behavior to identify beliefs underlying visiting the Indiana State Museum. Journal of Travel and Tourism Marketing. 29 (2): 119-132.
Yamada, N. (2011). Why tour guiding is important for Ecotourism: Enhancing guiding quality with the Ecotourism Promotion Policy in Japan. The Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research. 16(2): 139-152.
Wang, S., Yamada, N., and Brothers, L. A. (2011). Case study: Discussion of factors and challenges for urban cultural tourism development. International Journal of Tourism Research. 13(6): 553–569.
Yamada, N., Heo, J., King, C., and Fu, Y. (2011). Urban residents’ life satisfaction and cultural tourism development: The role of health perception, wealth, safety, community contentment, and cultural tourism development. Journal of Quality Assurance in Hospitality and Tourism. 12(3): 220-235.
Heo, J., King, C., Cecil, A. and Yamada N. (2011). Serious leisure and life satisfaction of senior athletes. Journal of the Global Senior Health Promotion Institute. 1(1): 5-13. https://globalsenior.or.kr/JOURNAL-SEARCH
Yamada, N. and Knapp, D. (2010). Participants’ preferences for interpretive programs and social interactions at a Japanese natural park. Visitor Studies. 13(2): 206-221.
Yamada, N. and Knapp, D. (2009). Adult participants’ preferences at a Japanese natural park. Journal of Interpretation Research. 14(2): 59-63.
Wang, S., Heo, J., Yamada, N., and Hwang, S. (2009). Comparison of ecotourism policies and implications for China’s ecotourism development. Journal of China Tourism Research. 5(3): 259-272. https://doi.org/10.1080/19388160903152779
Yamada, N. (2005). Theory behind interpretation: Why and how interpretation is effective. Japanese Journal of Outdoor Education. 9(1): 33-43. https://doi.org/10.11317/joej1997.9.33
Yamada, N. (2005). Implications of adult learning theories to interpretive programs. Japanese Journal of Outdoor Education. 9(1): 45-54. https://doi.org/10.11317/joej1997.9.45
Yamada, N. and Ham, S. H. (2005). Impact assessments for interpretation: Their advantages, disadvantages, and applications. Japanese Journal of Environmental Education. 15(1): 2-10.
Yamada, N. and Ham, S. H. (2004). Assessing interpretation: Evaluative concepts, aspects, and application to natural parks. Japanese Journal of Outdoor Education. 7(2): 1-12. https://doi.org/10.11317/joej1997.7.2_1
Presentations
Yamada, N. (2022). Can virtual tours provide authentic experiences? – A qualitative inquiry of online tour experiences. Paper presented at the 2022 Annual International CHRIE Summer Conference, August 3-6. Washington DC, USA. Reviewed.
Yamada, N., Weiler, B., Rawat, K., & Nielsen, N. (2022). Building Resilience: Learning from Tour Guides during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The 2022 Annual International CHRIE Summer Conference, August 3-6. Washington DC, USA. Reviewed.
Yamada, N., Matuda, M., and Yoshino, A. (2022). Is tourism in a state of disruption or transformation? A qualitative inquiry into perceptions of online tour experiences. The Travel and Tourism Research Association. June 13-16. Victoria, Canada. In-person and virtual. Reviewed.
Yamada, N., Matuda, M., and Yoshino, A. (2022). Can Virtual Tours be Really Experienced? Meaningful Experience and Perceived Authenticity in Online Tours. The 12th Asian Conference on Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences. March 29-31. Tokyom, Japan. In-person and virtual. Reviewed.
Yamada, N. and Skibins, J. C. (2020). Do western and non-western trainings differ? NAI National Virtual Conference 2020, November 6-14. Denver, CO, USA. Reviewed.
Yamada, N. and Skibins, J. C. (2019). Cross-cultural Perspectives of Interpreter Training: How and Why Japanese Interpreters Develop Competencies. 2019 NAI National Conference, November 12-15. Denver, CO, USA. Reviewed.
Yamada, N. and Skibins, J. C. (2019). Interpretive Praxis and Cross-Cultural Relevancy: Evaluating Outcomes and Efficacy of Japanese Interpreter Training. Pathways 2019: Human Dimensions of Wildlife Conference, September 22-25. Estes Park, CO, USA. Reviewed. https://pathways2019.exordo.com/programme/presentation/131
Yamada, N. and Skibins, J. C. (2019). Assessing Outcomes of Interpreter Training in Japan. ICOM Kyoto 2019 ICTOP, September 1-7. Kyoto, Japan. Reviewed.
Yamada, N. (2018) Needs assessment of interpreter training: Opportunities and challenges. Interpreters Forum, June 3-4. Kiyosato, Japan.
Yamada, N. (2018). Assessing an interpreter course in Japan. National Association for Interpretation International Conference, April 16-20. Reims, France. Reviewed.
Yamada, N. (2018). Interpretive planning. ASEAN+3 Interpreting Natural and Cultural Heritage, March 5-9. Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Yamada, N. (2018). Audience of interpretation. ASEAN+3 Interpreting Natural and Cultural Heritage, March 5-9. Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Yamada, N., Yoshino, A., & Wilson, J. (2016).Training for becoming a successful interpreter – Learning from dialogues with trainers and interpreters in Japan. The 6th International Tourism Studies Association Biennial Conference, August 17-19, London, U.K. Reviewed.
Yamada, N.,and Kobayashi, T. (2013). Evaluations of interpretation – Nature center and interpretation part 3. 5th Tsunaguhito Forum (Interpreter Forum). February 23-25. Kiyosato, Japan.
Yamada, N., Kim, J., & Heo, J. (2012). Constraints to leisure-time physical activities: Older Korean adults’ perspectives. The 2012 International Sport Science Congress, December 1-2, Gyeongsan, Korea.
Yamada, N. andKobayashi, T. (2012). Interpretation to help recover and restore from the tsunami disaster in Japan – Implications from a view of outdoor education and environmental education. National Association for Interpretation International Conference, May 8-12, Kailua-Kona, HI, USA. Reviewed.
Wang, S. and Yamada, N. (2011). The impact of new attraction on perceived improvement of cultural tourism development in Indianapolis, U.S.A. The 2011 Tourism Sciences Society of Korea Conference, July 4-6, Seoul, South Korea. Reviewed.
Heo, J., Culp, B. and Yamada, N. (2011). Promoting successful aging through sport tourism: Insights from senior athletes. The 2011 Tourism Sciences Society of Korea Conference, July 4-6, Seoul, South Korea.Reviewed.
Yamada, N. and Fu, Y. (2010). Why do some people visit museums while others don’t? Understanding museum visit beliefs. The 11th World Leisure Congress, August 28-September 2, Chunchon, South Korea. Reviewed.
Yamada, N., Brothers, L., and Wang, S. (2010). Assessing cultural tourism development: A case study of Indianapolis. 2010 Annual International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education Conference, San Juan, July 28-31, Pert Rico. Reviewed.
Wang, S., Brothers, L., and Yamada, N. (2010). Urban cultural tourism for a secondary destination. The 2010 Athens Tourism Symposium, February 10-11, Athens, Greece. Reviewed.
Yamada, N., Heo, J., King, C., & Fu, Y. (2009). Life satisfaction of urban residents: Do health perception, wealth, cultural tourism, safety, and community pride matter? 2009 Annual International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education Conference, Restaurant, and Institutional Education, July 29-August 1, San Francisco, CA. U.S.A. Reviewed.
Yamada, N., Heo, J., King, C., & Fu, Y. (2009). Life satisfaction of urban residents: Do health perception, wealth, cultural tourism, safety, and community pride matter? Selected presentation for the IUPUI Research Day, Indianapolis, IN. U.S.A. Reviewed.
Yamada, N. (2008). Understanding audiences’ desires for interpretation. National Association for Interpretation International Conference, May 11-15, Sokcho, South Korea. Reviewed.
Yamada, N. (2008). Understanding audiences’ desires for interpretation: A case study at a Japanese National Park, Sunchon National University Utopia Research Symposium, Sunchon, South Korea.
Kobayashi, T., Kawashima, T., and Yamada, N. (2007). Trends of Interpretation in Japan. National Association for Interpretation Interpreting World Heritage. March 25-29, Vancouver, B.C. Reviewed.
Kobayashi, T. and Yamada, N. (2006). Interactive Interpretive Activities in Japan. National Association for Interpretation National Workshop. November 6–11, Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A. Reviewed.
Yamada, N. (2006). Theory-driven interpretation: How theories can make interpretation effective. The 117th Conference of the Japanese Forest Society. Tokyo. Japanese Forest Society. Tokyo, Japan.
Yamada, N., and Ito, T. (2000). The present status and problems of interpretive activities at nature parks. The 3rd Conference of the Japan Outdoor Education Society. Osaka, Japan.
Poster presentations:
Yamada, N., Furuse, K., Yoshino, A., & Wilson, J. (2017). What is interpretation and how can I perform it? – A case study of assessing an interpreter training program in Japan. The IAFOR International Conference on the Social Sciences – Hawaii 2017. January 5-7, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.A. Reviewed.
Yamada. N., Yoshino, A., & Wilson, J. (2017). Why do you go to a museum and why? – A case study of motivations to visiting Antalya Museum, Turkey. The IAFOR International Conference on the Social Sciences – Hawaii 2017. January 5-7, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.A. Reviewed.
Yamada, N. and Heo, J. (2015). Determinants of engagement in physical activities among older adults – Dialogue with senior athletes. The Gerontological Society of America’s 68th Annual Scientific Meeting, November 18-22, Orlando, FL, U.S.A.
Yamada, N., Heo, J., Wang, S., and Hwang, S. (2009). A cross-national comparison of ecotourism policies of China, Korea, and Japan. The Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education, January, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
Yamada, N. (2006). Understanding interpretive audiences for effective adult learning: A case study in a Japanese National Park. National Association for Interpretation National Workshop. Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A.
Yamada, N., Sugimoto, S., and Kobayashi (2005). Observations of visitor behavior in Yamano-furusatomura visitor center. The 8th Conference of the Japan Outdoor Education Society. Aichi, Japan.