Citizen revitalization projects take root in Tsukuba district
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
In the Oda district of the city of Tsukuba, citizens are starting to engage in projects aimed at revitalizing the community with support from older generations. “There were many small groups ...
Living history: You could spend a night in a castle
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Although castles are one of Japan’s most popular tourist destinations, not many people know you can actually spend a night in a 400-year-old castle. Jun Tarikino, CEO of Value Management ...
Fukuyama Castle, the only one built with iron plates in Japan
Satoyama~Authentic Japan
The venerable Fukuyama Castle is getting a grand renewal ahead of its 400th anniversary, restoring the history-scarred landmark to its Edo Period appearance. One of Japan’s top 100 castles, it was ...
Small but creative Toyooka has outsized presence
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The small coastal city of Toyooka has developed renowned presence by imaginatively developing the vitality of its economy and community. “We have been making efforts to create new things to reinforce ...
Green economic recovery requires sustained effort
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
With major nations starting to show commitment to a green economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing sustainability will be key to both regional revitalization and fostering businesses run according ...
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Various efforts are being made by stakeholders, both public and private, to revitalize rural areas in Japan. Using the power of business is an effective way to reinvigorate regions, and ...
The Hokkaido town of Niseko is known not only for the high-quality powder snow that draws skiers from around the world, but also for its residents who are proactive in ...
Setouchi Jam’s Garden, a jam producer on the remote Suo Oshima island in Yamaguchi Prefecture, contributes to the local economy by selling jams made of local produce to tourists and ...
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The city of Mutsu in Aomori Prefecture manages a circular regional economy using existing resources. Activities and projects to realize such an economy have accelerated since Soichiro Miyashita became mayor ...
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Engagement of nonresidents can be effective in revitalizing rural communities and their industries. At the same time, there are certain things that are only possible through utilizing existing regional resources ...
