The Basic Study about Japanese Idol Culture for Regional Revitalization

2017 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 15K16675
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Art at large
• Research Institution: Doshisha University
• Principal Investigator: TAJIMA Yuki 同志社大学, 研究開発推進機構, 特別研究員 (10737555)
• Project Period (FY): 2015-04-01 – 2018-03-31
• Keywords: アイドル / ご当地アイドル / ポピュラーカルチャー / 地域振興 / コンテンツツーリズム

Outline of Final Research Achievements

This study considers the function of regional idol activities, at the same time, by understanding the characteristics of regional idols using specific case studies as examples, discusses the potential of Japanese idol culture for contributing to contents tourism and regional revitalization. Therefore taking regional idols as a case study, this study investigates the usefulness of regional development based on idol culture by examining the results of questionnaire surveys of regional idol members and related persons conducted by the author.
In summary, the performance of regional idols implies the potential for the empowerment of young generations. At the same time, for much more sustainable development, they need a key person who is not local, the capital and technology from the area outside.

Free Research Field

文化社会学