Cultural Heritage and Tourism in Japan

Name: Cultural Heritage and Tourism in Japan
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Cultural Heritage and Tourism in JapanAuthor(s): Takamitsu Jimura\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367028619, 978-0367028619\nSynopsis\nThis book offers a comprehensive understanding of cultural heritage in Japan and its relationship with both domestic and international tourism.\n\nJapan 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 Japans cultural heritage, from the history of Japan, the development of war sites, such as H.