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Kominkan and Community Centers as Hubs for Regional Development

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: In comparison with Kominkan, this study analyzes the operations and activities of community centers transitioned from Kominkan to identify their actual situation and challenges. We examined the impact of the transition on the management structure and activities of community centers and proposed strategies for operating facilities that contribute to community development. As a result, it was found that the community centers transitioned from Kominkan are now expected to take on a broader range of roles, with increased provision of activities and learning opportunities, serving as a hub for community building.

Source: AIJ Journal of Technology and Design

DOI: 10.3130/aijt.32.386

Authors: Toshihisa DEGUCHI, Keigetsu NAKAMURA, Nana FUKUDA, Naohiro TANIGUCHI

Institutions: Asahikawa University, Hokkaido University of Science

Language: English

Topic: Community and Sustainable Development

Subfield: Development

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7130540282

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