Geographic Characteristics and Structural and Regional Issues of Kisarazu after the Opening of the Aqua-Line: Focus on Traffic, Population, and Commerce

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  • アクアライン開通後における木更津市の地理的特徴・構造と地域的課題―特に交通的・人口的・商業的側面を中心に―

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<p>Aqua-Line bus fares have been reduced. In the city of Kisarazu, the number of commuters to central Tokyo, Kawasaki, and Yokohama has increased, and most use highway buses. The population of Kisarazu has increased, especially in the suburbs, and large-scale shopping centers such as the AEON Mall have opened in cooperation with the government, with clusters of chain stores around them. As a result, the shopping environment of Kisarazu has improved. However, profits have declined for private shops in the city center. There are few supermarkets and drugstores, and it is difficult to purchase daily necessities. AEON operates a free shuttle bus, which is used by older people. Kisarazu’s population distribution and commerce are based on the use of cars. As relations with AEON and the aging of the region progress, the ease of shopping and securing means of transportation have become an issue.</p>

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  • E-journal GEO

    E-journal GEO 15 (2), 285-306, 2020

    The Association of Japanese Geographers

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