How can regional communities attract new residents? - Strategies to promote relocation and dual-base living
We analyzed a survey of 10,000 people, aged 18-69, from across Japan to see if tourism can foster lasting ties between urban and rural communities. Can it promote permanent or temporary relocation to these areas of depopulation? The report offers insights into regional policies and explores the journey from tourism-driven visits of an exchange population to sustained involvement of a connected population in rural communities. What motivates households to consider dual-base living or relocation?