Background
Aniya, Masamu was born on November 15, 1944 in Tokyo. Son of Masanari and Chizu (Chinen) Aniya.
Aniya, Masamu was born on November 15, 1944 in Tokyo. Son of Masanari and Chizu (Chinen) Aniya.
Bachelor, Kyoto University, Japan, 1967. Master of Arts, University Georgia, 1971. Doctor of Philosophy, University Georgia, 1975.
Research associate University Georgia, 1976-1977. From assistant professor to associate professor University Tsukuba, Japan, 1977-1997, professor, since 1997. Visiting professor University Georgia, 1981-1982.
Visiting scholar University Edinburgh, Scotland, 1996.
Member Association American Geographers, Japan Society Snow and Ice (councillor Western branch since 1995), Japanese Cartographic Association (councilor 1995-1997), American Society Photogrammetry, Institute Arctic Alpine Research (interdisciplinary board), International Mountain Society, Association Japan Geographers, Japanese Geomorphological Union (editorial board).
Married Mikiko Okada, December 18, 1977. Children: Masanori, Miho, Masahide.