Revitalization and Internal Colonialism in Rural Japan

This book explores the decline of rural and peripheral areas in Japan which results from an aging population, outmigration of the younger generations, and the economic decline of the primary sector.

List of contents

Introduction: The Peripheries-Why They Suffer, Why They Matter 1. National Transformation: Satoyama Satoumi and Japan's Green Dawn 2. National and Global Discourses: The Four Gazes of Satoyama Satoumi 3. Translocal Transformation: How Noto Was Turned into Satoyama Satoumi 4. Translocal Rediscovery: Bringing Satoyama Satoumi Back to the Hinterland 5. Local Links I: The World Was Their Oyster 6. Local Links II: The Postmodern Mermaids 7. A (Post)colonial System: Translations Between Centers and Peripheries Conclusion: Rethinking Rural Revitalization and Internal Colonialism

About the author

Timo Thelen is an Associate Professor in the School of International Studies, Kanazawa University, Japan.

Summary

This book explores the decline of rural and peripheral areas in Japan which results from an aging population, outmigration of the younger generations, and the economic decline of the primary sector.

Product details

• Authors: Timo Thelen
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.01.2024
• EAN: 9781032198729
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3219872-9
• No. of pages: 190
• Series: Japan Anthropology Workshop Series
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Folklore; Ethnic Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Research, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Statistics, Urban & municipal planning, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Social research & statistics, Urban and municipal planning and policy, Social research and statistics, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General