Kawabata, Mizuki

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Affiliation

Faculty of Economics (Mita)

Position

Professor

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  • Focusing on “space” as a key perspective, I examine socioeconomic issues faced by real-world cities and regions. My research utilizes geographic information systems (GIS). Ongoing advancements in GIS technologies and spatial data have been enhancing our ability to conduct detailed and sophisticated analyses of spatial challenges in urban and regional contexts. In addition, I have long been engaged in the development of GIS teaching materials and education. Through both the publication of GIS books, such as the Introduction to GIS for Economic and Policy Analysis series, and my teaching activities, I aim to foster the next generation of professionals in this field.

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Career 【 Display / hide 】

  • 2002
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    2004

    The University of Tokyo, Center for Spatial Information Science, Post-Doc Researcher

  • 2005
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    2011

    The University of Tokyo, Center for Spatial Information Science, Associate Professor

  • 2012
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    2013

    Keio University, Faculty of Economics, Associate Professor

  • 2014
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    Present

    Keio University, Faculty of Economics, Professor

  • 2010
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    Present

    National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, Visiting Lecturer/Special Lecturer

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Academic Background 【 Display / hide 】

  • 1991.04
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    1995.03

    Keio University, Faculty of Economics

    University, Graduated

  • 1995.04
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    1997.03

    Keio University, Graduate School of Media and Governance, Master's Program

    Graduate School, Completed, Master's course

  • 1997.09
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    2002.06

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology, School of Architecture and Planning, Department of Urban Studies and Planning, Doctoral Program

    United States, Graduate School, Completed, Doctoral course

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Academic Degrees 【 Display / hide 】

  • Bachelor (Economics), Keio University, 1995.03

  • Master (Media and Governance), Keio University, Coursework, 1997.03

  • Ph.D. (Urban and Regional Planning), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Coursework, 2002.06

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Licenses and Qualifications 【 Display / hide 】

  • GIS Professional (GIS Certification Institute in the U.S.), GIS専門家, 2005.09

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Matters concerning Career Achievements 【 Display / hide 】

  • 2022.04
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    2026.03

    Managing Committee Member, Keio Economic Society

  • 2022.11
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    2026.10

    Advisor for the Mita Campus, Harassment Prevention Committee at Keio University

  • 2024.06
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    2026.03

    Asia-Pacific Women in Leadership (APWiL) Mentoring Program at Keio University

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    I serve as a mentor in Keio University's Asia-Pacific Women in Leadership (APWiL) Mentoring Program, which supports the empowerment and leadership development of women faculty members.

  • 2024.10
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    2025.09

    Member of the Planning Committee for the Proposed Center for Co-Creative Environment Promotion, Keio University

  • 2025.04
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    2027.03

    Committee Member, The Institute for Economic Studies, Keio University

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Research Areas 【 Display / hide 】

  • Humanities & Social Sciences / Economic policy (spatial information science, economic geography, urban and regional policy)

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Research Keywords 【 Display / hide 】

  • geographic information systems (GIS)

  • spatial information science

  • economic geography

  • urban and regional policy

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Books 【 Display / hide 】

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Papers 【 Display / hide 】

  • The impact of urban redevelopment for mitigating earthquake damage risk on land values

    Kawabata, M., Naoi, M., Yasuda, S.

    Regional Science and Urban Economics  2026

    Research paper (scientific journal), Joint Work, Corresponding author, Accepted

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    Accepted in August, 2025
    You can view the preprint at the following link:
    https://ssrn.com/abstract=5102383

  • Poverty and Spatial Clusters of Children in Single-Mother Households

    Kawabata, M., Abe, Y., Shibatsuji, Y.

    The Quarterly Journal of Housing and Land Economics 129   10 - 19 2023.06

    Research paper (scientific journal), Joint Work, Corresponding author

  • Assessing the benefits of urban disaster prevention improvements: a spatial panel data analysis of land price

    Yasuda, S., Kawabata, M., Naoi, M.

    Quarterly Housing and Land Economics 126   20 - 27 2022.10

    Research paper (scientific journal)

  • Earthquake risk reduction and residential land prices in Tokyo

    Kawabata, M., Naoi, M., Yasuda, S.

    Journal of Spatial Econometrics 3 2022

    Research paper (scientific journal), Joint Work, Corresponding author, Accepted

  • Spatial clustering patterns of children in single-mother households in Japan

    Abe, Y., Kawabata, M., Shibatsuji, Y

    Journal of Spatial Econometrics 2   1 - 33 2021

    Research paper (scientific journal), Joint Work, Corresponding author, Accepted

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Research Projects of Competitive Funds, etc. 【 Display / hide 】

  • Econometric analysis of climate change and urban spatial structures utilizing GIS and geospatial data

    2025.04
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    2026.03

    Keio University, Keio Gijuku Academic Development Funds, Mizuki Kawabata, No Setting, Principal investigator

  • "Development of high-precision geospatial information utilization methods in urban and regional economic analysis and their application to spatial causal inference

    2023.06
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    2026.03

    JSPS, KAKENHI, Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research, No Setting, Principal investigator

  • Assessment of sustainable health systems using socioeconomic, geographic, economic, and spatial information sciences data

    2023.04
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    2028.03

    JSPS, KAKENHI, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (A), No Setting, Coinvestigator(s)

  • Urban and regional economic analysis utilizing GIS and high-precision geospatial information

    2023.04
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    2024.03

    Keio University, Keio Gijuku Academic Development Funds (Collaborative Research), No Setting, Principal investigator

  • The use of GIS and tools of spatial statistics and spatial econometrics for urban and regional economic analysis

    2020.04
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    2023.03

    JSPS, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Mizuki Kawabata, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C), Principal investigator

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Awards 【 Display / hide 】

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Courses Taught 【 Display / hide 】

  • URBAN AND REGIONAL MOBILITY INDUSTRY

    2025

  • SEMINAR: URBAN ECONOMICS

    2025

  • SEMINAR: MICROECONOMICS

    2025

  • RESEARCH SEMINAR D

    2025

  • RESEARCH SEMINAR C

    2025

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Educational Activities and Special Notes 【 Display / hide 】

  • "Learning disaster risks and real estate information with GIS." Keio Girls Senior High School Alumni Association (Ginnan no Kai) Lecture

    2024.12

    , Lecture at Education Method and Practice

  • Online GIS Educational Materials

    2020.04
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    Present

    , Development of Textbook and Teaching Material

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    https://sites.google.com/view/gis-online-learning/

  • "Economic geography: developing spatial thinking with GIS." Lecture for Keio high school students.

    2018.08

    , Lecture at Education Method and Practice

  • "GIS and spatial data application." PORT2030 Study Group, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Tokyo, Japan.

    2018.06

    , Lecture at Education Method and Practice

  • "Applications of GIS in economic analysis." Lecture for Keio high school students, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan.

    2016.09

    , Lecture at Education Method and Practice

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Memberships in Academic Societies 【 Display / hide 】

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Committee Experiences 【 Display / hide 】

  • 2020.05
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    Present

    Board Member, Geographic Information System Association

  • 2020.02
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    2028.03

    Member, Research Council, the Center for Spatial Information Science, The University of Tokyo

  • 2023.06
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    Present

    Council member, Housing Research and Advancement Foundation of Japan

  • 2017.07
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    2026.07

    Member, Land Appraisal Committee, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Government of Japan

  • 2022.12
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    2026.12

    Temporary Member, Transport Policy Council, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Japan

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