The possibility of Lifestyle Innovation in a Region : Learning from a Case Study of a Transition Town in Japan

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  • 地域におけるライフスタイル変革の可能性 : 日本国内のトランジションタウンの事例から学ぶ
  • チイキ ニ オケル ライフスタイル ヘンカク ノ カノウセイ : ニホンコクナイ ノ トランジションタウン ノ ジレイ カラ マナブ

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研究の概要(英文)：In this study, we analyzed the "transition town"that shapes changes in the socio-economic systemand lifestyle. Transition town have concepts asfollows: ① twin crises, climate change, and peak oil; ② resilience; and ③ re-economy and re-localization. Transition town as a social movement change the system in existing cities. They were started in 2006, introduced to Japan in 2008, and eventually spread through the land. As a result of the interview survey of actors in Fujino and Hamamatsu, the following was revealed:(1) In Fujino and Hamamatsu, starting with an explanatory meeting, a workshop was held to talk about people's desired actions. The unique activities were started and are continuing. (2) The activities vary as follows: food, energy, housing, forestry, education, safety, economy, town management, health, spirituality, information, and so forth. They are unique andinnovative regarding the novelty of activities,the multiple generations on the land, and the specialty of skills. (3) The concepts of conviviality took shape through the "local-money system" in Fujino and the "forest garden" in Hamamatsu. They have many points to learn about, with an emphasis on dependency, creativity, andspontaneity. The environmental measures that are deadlocked impact the eco-lifestyle; we can learn from some of the activities. (4) They use know-how and networks in making activities in the region and in spreading these activities to the common people. The movements can spread in the region and the inter-region in the future.

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