The Role of Culture in Reproduction Process at an Accumulated Traditional Industrial Complex, and Its Related Issues

Centering on the Case of Pottery Industry in Gifu “Tono” Area

Abstract

The main purpose of this research is to clarify various issues which traditional industries in Gifu “Tono” Area have. Further considerations are given to the relationship between the industrial competitive power and the culture in the area, and to the direction by which a way is shown to revivify the area with a competitive producing power.