Understanding Tourism Mobilities in Japan

The total number of foreign tourists received in countries throughout the world was 530 million in 1995, which broke through the 1 billion mark for the first time in 2012. In 2015, it reached 1,180,000,000. Modern society has been characterized as being mobile, and flows of people, things, capital, information, ideas, and technologies are constantly occurring, leading to a landscape of mobilities. This volume will expand the inquiry of tourism mobilities comprehensively and clearly from the fields of humanities and social sciences, particularly in the UK, US, Europe, and Australia. Publishing examples of Japanese tourism mobilities will foster new and exciting lines of inquiry for existing and future research on tourism mobilities and have implications for humanities and social sciences throughout the world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 222 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The number of foreign tourists received in countries worldwide reached a significant milestone in 1995, with a total of 530 million visitors. However, it wasn't until 2012 that this figure surpassed the 1 billion mark, reaching a staggering 1,035,000,000 tourists. By 2015, this number had increased further to 1,180,000,000, highlighting the growing popularity of international travel.

According to Anthony Elliott and John Urry, modern society has been characterized by a profound sense of mobility, where individuals, objects, capital, information, ideas, and technologies are constantly on the move. This dynamic landscape of mobilities has emerged, creating a fluid and interconnected world.

In this context, social realities are undergoing a transformative process, evolving into new forms that differ from their past iterations. This volume aims to expand the inquiry into tourism mobilities comprehensively and clearly, drawing from the fields of humanities and social sciences. While research on tourism mobilities has been actively pursued in countries such as the UK, US, Europe, and Australia, there has been a notable absence of English-language articles presenting the results of studies on Japanese examples.

By publishing examples of Japanese tourism mobilities, we can foster new and exciting lines of inquiry for existing and future research on tourism mobilities. Moreover, this endeavor will have far-reaching implications for humanities and social sciences across the globe.

In conclusion, the increasing number of foreign tourists received in countries worldwide and the dynamic nature of modern society highlight the importance of studying tourism mobilities. By expanding the inquiry into Japanese tourism mobilities and presenting the results in English, we can contribute to the global understanding of tourism and its impact on society.

Weight: 408g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367563660