Sports as a Regional Revitalization Tool: A Review of Geographical Studies on Sport in Japan

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  • 地域活性化手段としてのスポーツ
  • 地域活性化手段としてのスポーツ : 日本におけるスポーツの地理学的研究のレビューから
  • チイキ カッセイカ シュダン ト シテ ノ スポーツ : ニホン ニ オケル スポーツ ノ チリガクテキ ケンキュウ ノ レビュー カラ
  • ――日本におけるスポーツの地理学的研究のレビューから――

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Abstract

<p>We reviewed geographical studies on the relationship between sport and regional revitalization, while referring to sports sociology and sports economics research, and identified the main issues and research topics. Sport is often used in Japan in regional revitalization projects. It has been used to reduce regional disparities by generating employment in rural areas since the 1950s. Ski resorts in snowy mountain villages, marine resorts in beach areas, and golf resorts on the outskirts of cities have been constructed. Sport has also been used to regenerate urban areas since the 1990s. Large-scale sports facilities have been built or renovated in many cities, cities now have their own professional sports teams, and mega-events such as the Olympics have been hosted.</p><p>These projects have affected the local environment, leading to growth in the economy, improvement of the regional image, promotion of local communities, and so on. However, construction of large-scale sports facilities has also destroyed natural environments and negatively affected the lives of residents.</p><p>In future research, we will not only examine sport as a regional revitalization tool but also elucidate the impact of sport from various perspectives and examine its limitations through fieldwork. We will share the results and policy implications with academia and policymakers.</p>

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  • GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCES

    GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCES 75 (1), 19-32, 2020-02-28

    THE JAPANESE SOCIETY FOR GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCES

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