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Consideration about Community-Integrated Open Factories

― Analysis of Visitor Questionnaire Survey by Structural Equation Modeling ―

Ikuhiro NASUNO

2023 Volume 35 Issue 3 Pages 1-10
Published: 2023
Released on J-STAGE: August 13, 2024

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.18979/jitr.35.3_1

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The purpose of this research is to clarify the needs of visitors to community-integrated open factories. I conducted exploratory factor analysis and structural equation modeling on 300 visitor questionnaire survey results from 16 locations in the Kansai region. As a result, three latent variables "variety of services", "smooth tour" and "clarification of customer base" were clarified. Among these three latent variables, it is considered necessary to strengthen measures for "variety of services," which are currently lacking in efforts. Specifically, visitors' (1) spending on experiential and participatory programs, (2) continuous purchase of products, (3) enhancement of dining and accommodation facilities, and (4) holding various events, etc. mentioned. By responding to these requests, it is possible to improve "repeat" (observed variable).

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Policy Convergence and Divergence on Sustainable Tourism

― A Comparative Policy Analysis of European Cities ―

Yusuke ISHIGURO, Yutaka NAKAJIMA

2023 Volume 35 Issue 3 Pages 11-20
Published: 2023
Released on J-STAGE: August 13, 2024

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.18979/jitr.35.3_11

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This study compares policies on sustainable tourism in major European tourism cities, such as Paris, Barcelona, and Venice. Quantitative text analysis is conducted on the cities’ destination management strategies, clarifying a statistical difference both in priority areas based on VICE theory and in main action approaches through correspondence analysis of verbs. This analysis revealed that some cities, such as Berlin and Amsterdam, adopt very similar policies. In contrast, Paris and Barcelona, which face similar challenges including overtourism, utilize completely different policies. The results also indicate that governments are developing more positive policies for visitors and industry while destination marketing organizations focus on the community and environment. The study's findings demonstrate that cities may require policy divergence, not only convergence.

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Restricting Measures under the COVID-19 Pandemic and Residents' Travel Intentions in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area

Yuma TAKENAKA, Katsuya HIHARA

2023 Volume 35 Issue 3 Pages 21-30
Published: 2023
Released on J-STAGE: August 13, 2024

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.18979/jitr.35.3_21

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Japan's COVID-19 infection control measures are less stringent and mainly call for self-restraint for limited periods and areas, appealing to residents' intentions. In order to assess their effects on travel intentions, this research specifically analyzes the factors influencing travel intentions and their impacts by examining three periods in the Tokyo Metropolitan area. As a result, we find that factors such as risk perception and ability to control one's own behavior are more important than trust in the government, among others. Additionally, subjective norms, which include following the ideas of family members and others, have a major impact on decision for domestic travel during the control measures. Furthermore, the probability of deciding to travel domestically is, on average, reduced by approximately 0.15 during the period with the restrictive measures compared to the period without them. We believe that these specific results can contribute to future considerations for infection control.

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The Lodging Industry as a Basic industry and its Productivity

― Tourism for Regional Development ―

Hiroyuki YAMAGUCHI

2023 Volume 35 Issue 3 Pages 31-38
Published: 2023
Released on J-STAGE: August 13, 2024

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.18979/jitr.35.3_31

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As the national and local governments have been working on regional development since 2014 in the midst of a society with a declining population, the tourism industry has been growing rapidly as the number of foreign visitors to Japan expanded rapidly in the 2010s, and is attracting attention as a major industry in the region. The "Economic Base Model" is a method for quantitatively predicting the employment effects of regional development, and the revitalization of basic industries that earn money from outside the region is considered a key factor in increasing employment and population in a town. This paper examines the degree of concentration and productivity of the lodging industry, one of the major tourism industries, in each municipality using the "Economic Base Model".

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Possibilities and challenges of slow tourism in local community

― A case study of slow tourism promotion in Nakanoto town, Kashima district, Ishikawa prefecture ―

Kazuki SHIMIZU, Atsushi KAWASUMI

2023 Volume 35 Issue 3 Pages 51-60
Published: 2023
Released on J-STAGE: August 13, 2024

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.18979/jitr.35.3_51

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The purpose of this research is to elucidate the Possibilities and challenges of slow tourismin local community based on the development case of slow tourism in Nakanoto town, Kashima district, Ishikawa prefecture, and to consider sustainable community development through slow tourism. The conclusions of this research are as follows. Firstly, slow tourism can express the local life and lifestyle itself as an attraction, and secondly, local residents expect slow tourismto have a secondary effect, such as an increase in immigration. Thirdly, we found that the main issues related to the promotion of slow tourism are ''cultivation of specialists'', ''improvement of acceptance system'', and ''registration of travel industry''.

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An Investigation of Characteristics and Longevity within the Project Allocated by the Fujisan Conservation Donations

Takako KOHORI, Yuki YAMASHIMA, Ming LIU, Kiyotatsu YAMAMOTO

2023 Volume 35 Issue 3 Pages 61-68
Published: 2023
Released on J-STAGE: August 13, 2024

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.18979/jitr.35.3_61

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The primary objective of this study was to comprehend the distinctive characteristics of Fujisan Conservation Donations in both Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures, alongside investigating the sustainable management of the project. The study used reports of activities, revenues, and expenditures from FY 2014 through FY 2021. Consequently, within project classification, both prefectures exhibited elevated project expenditures and the allocation of donations concerning safety measures projects. Moreover, regarding the proportion of donations allocation, Shizuoka Prefecture showcased a greater ratio for environmental conservation projects, whereas Yamanashi Prefecture demonstrated a higher percentage for implementation cost projects. Remarkably, in Shizuoka Prefecture, funds earmarked for one-off activities exceeded 95%, manifesting a rapid and responsive utilization of funds. These results imply that the effective operation of the cooperation fund system necessitates a flexible amalgamation of financial resources and project structure.

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AStudy on Community Development in Shrine Towns

－ Focusing on the roles and attitudes of each entity towards History and Culture, and Tourism －

Yuki YAMAZAKI, Akira Soshiroda, Takashi Tsutsumi

2023 Volume 35 Issue 3 Pages 69-78
Published: 2023
Released on J-STAGE: August 13, 2024

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.18979/jitr.35.3_69

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Recently, tourism promotion using local historical culture has been increasing, but the roles of each actor, such as tourism operators and citizens, in this regard are unclear. Therefore, this study clarified these points and examined the relationship between historical culture and tourism efforts from the perspective of actor involvement. Case studies on Mt.Ooyama and Mt. Tsukuba revealed that historical and cultural tourism is more likely to take place when a leading figure, who has a positive impact on his own livelihood, is involved in tourism, and that the attitude of temples and shrines toward tourism promotion affects the relationship between historical culture and tourism in the region. Furthermore, it was found that citizens were more likely to want to learn more about Mt. Ooyama's history and culture than tourism operators.

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Study on the Location and Utilization on Possessed Holiday Homes in Sweden

Kiko SAITO, Akira SOSHIRODA, Takashi TSUTSUMI

2023 Volume 35 Issue 3 Pages 79-88
Published: 2023
Released on J-STAGE: August 13, 2024

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.18979/jitr.35.3_79

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The purpose of this study is to obtain suggestions on the ownership and the use of holiday homes in Sweden, where the culture of holiday homes is well developed, as a case study. The surveys were conducted for Swedes with questionnaires and interviews. From the analysis, most of the respondents spend time at their holiday homes doing physical activities that take advantage of the surrounding environment. The utilization of holiday homes is becoming more diverse with the enhancement of housing facilities. akaOwnership of holiday homes is often the result of inheritance from parents or relatives, while in recent years they are sometimes acquired on the assumption that they will be converted to permanent residences in the future.

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