THE CASE STUDY ON THE BUSINESS UTILIZATION OF CLOSED SCHOOLS IN THE CHUGOKU DISTRICT

– The private utilization study contributing to the regional activation –

Abstract

Recently, more than 450 schools have closed annually in Japan. The closed schools should be utilized as the social capital. Not only the public utilization but also the business utilization is indispensable. For the business utilization by the private institutions of closed schools, the regional contribution such as the employment of local people and the procurement from local companies are necessary. It is also required that the local governments and private institutions should cooperate together to achieve this project proactively.