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This book offers a comprehensive understanding of cultural heritage
in Japan and its relationship with both domestic and international
tourism. Japan has witnessed an increase in tourism, with rising
visitor numbers to both established destinations and lesser known
sites. This has generated greater attention towards various aspects
of Japanese culture, heritage and society. This book explores these
diverse aspects of everyday life in Japan and their
interconnections with tourism. It begins with a conceptual
framework of key theories related to heritage and tourism, serving
as a useful apparatus for further discussions in the following
chapters. Each chapter studies a specific aspect of Japan’s
cultural heritage, from the history of Japan, the development of
war sites, such as Hiroshima and Nagasaki, to tourist destinations,
indigenous communities and their places of residence, festivals
such as matsuri, to popular culture and media. Each chapter
discusses a certain type of cultural heritage first in a global
context and then examines it in a Japanese context, aiming to
demonstrate the relation between these two different contexts. In
each chapter, furthermore, how a particular kind of Japan’s
cultural heritage is utilised as tourism resources and how it is
perceived and consumed by international and domestic tourists are
discussed. Finally, the book revisits the conceptual framework to
suggest future directions for cultural heritage and tourism in
Japan. Written in an informative and accessible style, this book
will be of interest to scholars, students and practitioners in the
fields of tourism, cultural studies and heritage studies.
This book offers a comprehensive understanding of cultural heritage
in Japan and its relationship with both domestic and international
tourism. Japan has witnessed an increase in tourism, with rising
visitor numbers to both established destinations and lesser known
sites. This has generated greater attention towards various aspects
of Japanese culture, heritage and society. This book explores these
diverse aspects of everyday life in Japan and their
interconnections with tourism. It begins with a conceptual
framework of key theories related to heritage and tourism, serving
as a useful apparatus for further discussions in the following
chapters. Each chapter studies a specific aspect of Japan's
cultural heritage, from the history of Japan, the development of
war sites, such as Hiroshima and Nagasaki, to tourist destinations,
indigenous communities and their places of residence, festivals
such as matsuri, to popular culture and media. Each chapter
discusses a certain type of cultural heritage first in a global
context and then examines it in a Japanese context, aiming to
demonstrate the relation between these two different contexts. In
each chapter, furthermore, how a particular kind of Japan's
cultural heritage is utilised as tourism resources and how it is
perceived and consumed by international and domestic tourists are
discussed. Finally, the book revisits the conceptual framework to
suggest future directions for cultural heritage and tourism in
Japan. Written in an informative and accessible style, this book
will be of interest to scholars, students and practitioners in the
fields of tourism, cultural studies and heritage studies.
How is ethnography practiced in the context of tourism? As a multi-
and interdisciplinary area of academic enquiry, the use of
ethnography to study tourism is found in an increasingly diverse
number of settings. This book is a collection of essays that
discuss the practice of ethnography in tourism settings. Scholars
from different countries share their work. Reflecting on their
experiences, each author presents an individual insight into the
complexities of ethnographic practice in destinations from around
the globe, including Amsterdam, Angola, Bali, Greece, India,
Namibia, Portugal, Spain and the UK. The book explores a range of
themes including obtaining institutional ethical approval; the
ethics of fieldwork in-situ; the use of oral histories; the role of
memory; and empowerment and disempowerment in field relations. It
looks at gender issues in negotiating entrance to the field, the
use of collaborative fieldwork in teaching, team ethnographies, and
reflections on writing up. This is the first book to bring together
several tourism scholars using ethnography as their research
method. It gives insight into the experience of this unique
technique and will be a useful guide for those new to the field, as
well as the more seasoned ethnographer who may recognise similar
experiences to their own.
How is ethnography practiced in the context of tourism? As a multi-
and interdisciplinary area of academic enquiry, the use of
ethnography to study tourism is found in an increasingly diverse
number of settings. This book is a collection of essays that
discuss the practice of ethnography in tourism settings. Scholars
from different countries share their work. Reflecting on their
experiences, each author presents an individual insight into the
complexities of ethnographic practice in destinations from around
the globe, including Amsterdam, Angola, Bali, Greece, India,
Namibia, Portugal, Spain and the UK. The book explores a range of
themes including obtaining institutional ethical approval; the
ethics of fieldwork in-situ; the use of oral histories; the role of
memory; and empowerment and disempowerment in field relations. It
looks at gender issues in negotiating entrance to the field, the
use of collaborative fieldwork in teaching, team ethnographies, and
reflections on writing up. This is the first book to bring together
several tourism scholars using ethnography as their research
method. It gives insight into the experience of this unique
technique and will be a useful guide for those new to the field, as
well as the more seasoned ethnographer who may recognise similar
experiences to their own.
Heritage is a growing area of both tourism and study, with World
Heritage Site designations increasing year-on-year. This book
reviews the important interrelations between the industry, local
communities and conservation work, bringing together the various
opportunities and challenges for different destinations. World
Heritage status is a strong marketing brand, and proper heritage
management and effective conservation are vital, but this tourism
must also be developed and managed appropriately if it is to
benefit a site. As many sites are located in residential areas,
their interaction with the local community must also be carefully
considered. This book: - Reviews new areas of development such as
Historic Urban Landscapes, Intangible Cultural Heritage, Memory of
the World and Global Geoparks. - Includes global case studies to
relate theory to practice. - Covers a worldwide industry of over
1,000 cultural and natural heritage sites. An important read for
academics, researchers and students of heritage studies, cultural
studies and tourism, this book is also a useful resource for
professionals working in conservation, cultural and natural
heritage management.
Increasingly, the tourism industry is looking towards
sustainability, responding to public demand and local environmental
policy. This monograph explores the concept of sustainability in
the context of heritage and tourism studies, as well as examining
the practices adopted to realize or enhance the sustainability of
these industries. Beginning with a broad overview, outlining the
theory and scholarly landscape, this book then focuses on cases of
sustainable tourism in Japan, exploring the concept of
‘mottainai’. Mottainai is a traditional Japanese term and means
an ethical attitude towards the use of a range of resources needed
for human life. This Japanese word can be understood as ‘what a
waste’, and can promote the environmentally-friendly way of life,
encouraging reduce, reuse and recycle. Â
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