A Theoretical Examination of the Conflict Between “Commercial Circulation” and “Living Space” in Tourism Area Expansion ―A Preliminary Theoretical Framework for Sustainable Tourism Town Development with Reference to the Kanmon Region―

観光エリア拡大における「商業的回遊性」と「生活空間」の相克に関する理論的考察―関門地域への適用を念頭に置いた持続可能な観光まちづくりへの予備的枠組み―

A Theoretical Examination of the Conflict Between “Commercial Circulation” and “Living Space” in Tourism Area Expansion ―A Preliminary Theoretical Framework for Sustainable Tourism Town Development with Reference to the Kanmon Region―

　Expanding the physical scope of regional tourist destinations is a cornerstone of economic revitalization; however, enhancing "visitor mobility" frequently precipitates friction with local residents. This Academic Project undertakes a theoretical analysis by organizing existing literature, centering on the case of the Kanmon Region (Shimonoseki and Kitakyushu).
　First, it traces the conceptual evolution of "visitor mobility," highlighting how commercialism has been uncritically integrated into public policy. Second, utilizing Social Exchange Theory and Doxey’s Irridex model, this paper analyzes the structural transformation of resident attitudes toward "antagonism" driven by area expansion. Third, it discusses the current reality where social media neutralizes traditional tourist flow management, thereby accelerating the encroachment of tourism into the private livelihood spheres of residents.
　Building upon these findings, the paper critically reconstructs the consumption promotion model to propose a "Livelihood-Coexistence Visitor Mobility Model," which incorporates resident life satisfaction as a primary prerequisite. Furthermore, it operationalizes a "friction-predicated consensus-building process" that redefines interest conflicts as strategic resources for reaching an agreement. This paper establishes the theoretical foundation for the subsequent empirical research in the Kanmon Region to be presented in a forthcoming paper.

Creators TAKEUCHI yuji

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