Attempting a Definition of "Tabiiku" on a Survey of Current Situation

Abstract

In recent years, "Tabiiku" was to be used in the travel industry. However, the definition of "Tabiiku" has not been determined. So, We fear to abuse of "Tabiiku". The present study discusses to clear the definition of "Eduvacation-Education by Trip (Tabiiku) -"Approach to the definition, we consider the following three points. (1)Examine the current situation in which working on "Tabiiku" in the industry, (2)Investigate the effects of travel to children on the questionnaire, (3)Hearing the experts opinion on "Tabiiku" The result in the present study, we define "Eduvacation (Tabiiku)" as follows. "Eduvacation (Tabiiku)" is the idea that trying to help the growth of human by obtaining knowledge, interests, values expanding, develop empathy from the experience of trip. "Eduvacation (Tabiiku)" has three elements and necessary to satisfy all: (1) The experience of the trip, (2) Sharing time, (3) As education material.