TAKEUCHI yuji

　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.

South Korea ranks seventh globally in container cargo handling, whereas Japan does not hold a comparable position among leading countries. This study aims to analyze the status of global maritime container cargo, examine the relationship between maritime container ports in Japan and South Korea, and provide insights into Japan's current situation. Although the global logistics metric is primarily based on container cargo volume (TEU), Japan’s unique industrial characteristics result in significant imports of coal, oil, iron ore, and grain—commodities unsuited to container transport—and exports of passenger vehicles. Consequently, Japan's contribution to global competitiveness in this area is limited. Meanwhile, global port development trends focus on accommodating larger vessels and enhancing container cargo transport technologies. However, Japanese ports face limitations, as the world’s largest container ships cannot dock due to depth constraints, making it difficult to attract primary-route vessels. Furthermore, Japan’s stagnant economy necessitates prioritizing feeder services.