Formation of a community salon called "gakko-tyaya" : A case study on the social practice of the Mitsumata area in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture
Year: 2017
Type: article
Abstract: Many of the agricultural societies situated in the mountains of Akita prefecture are becoming communities of declining birthrate and aging populations; therefore, there is concern over the sustainability of these communities.Therefore, the construction of a social experiment method for rural revitalization is urgent.To achieve this, it is essential to collect and accumulate social data through cooperation with local residents.In this study, we will conduct a social experiment led by residents of the Mitsumata area, Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, which has become a super-aged society, and discuss its possibilities.The practice to be discussed in this paper is a case study where a community salon called "gakko-tyaya" was improved by establishing a regional plan by residents, leading to a subsidy (colony network area formation in depopulated areas support project) by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.This paper clarifies how the project contributes to the fostering of motivation for community development within the residents.
Authors: 荒樋, 豊, Arahi, Yutaka
Institution: Akita Prefectural University
Language: Japanese
Subfield: Geography, Planning and Development
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7208028404