Anela Ilijaš

Anela Ilijaš is a doctoral student in East Asian Cultural Studies at Yeungnam University in South Korea. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Japanese Studies from Juraj Dobrila University of Pula and a master’s degree in East Asian Studies from Yeungnam University. During her studies, she was selected for a one-year exchange scholarship at Tohoku University in Japan. Her academic interests include East Asian cultural studies, Japanese studies, cultural heritage, tourism discourse, literature, and translation. Her background combines Japanese studies with broader East Asian cultural and interdisciplinary perspectives, particularly in relation to cultural interpretation and the representation of heritage.

CV updated on 2026-09-26.