著者
Okamoto Takeshi
出版者
Cultural Resource Management Laboratory, Graduate School of International Media, Communication, and Tourism Studies, Hokkaido University
雑誌
北海道大学文化資源マネジメント論集
巻号頁・発行日
vol.13, pp.1-9, 2009-05-29

Recently, in Japan, some of anime fans make "Anime Pilgrimage" which is a kind of tourist behavior. People making an "Anime Pilgrimage" are called "Anime Pilgrims". Some cases of "Anime Pilgrimage" evolve into movement of regional development. In these cases "Anime Pilgrims" collaborate with local residents spontaneously, hold an event and make souvenir or goods. The objective of this paper is to clarify characteristics of "Anime Pilgrim" using questionnaire survey and face-to-face interviews.
著者
Yamamura Takayoshi
出版者
Cultural Resource Management Laboratory, Graduate School of International Media, Communication, and Tourism Studies, Hokkaido University
雑誌
北海道大学文化資源マネジメント論集
巻号頁・発行日
vol.14, pp.1-9, 2009-05-29

This paper examines how the town of Washimiya has become a mecca for anime lovers ever since fans from all around the country rushed to visit after it was used as a setting for the TV animation series Lucky Star. As a result, the town has successfully hosted two anime-related events for these fans. As a result, it was found that the local Commerce and Industry Association played a central role in each process. It was also discovered that, with the town's Commerce and Industry Association at the core, a local shrine, local shops, fans and corporations from outside the region (copyright owners and a tourist agency) were able to build mutually beneficial relationships as a backdrop to the current success.