Changes in the social structure and "gaze" of Setouchi islands due to the art festival
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science:Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research
Date (from‐to) : 2017/04 -2022/03
Author : Hara Naoyuki
We carried out analyses to clarify the psychological changes of visitors, residents of Teshima Island and migrants, and changes to the local community in the 10 years since the start of the Setouchi Triennale. While the visitors' evaluation of the Setouchi Triennale is high, the generalization of the Setouchi Triennale as tourism is progressing, such as the increasing tendency of "food" experiences. Many of the residents also highly evaluated it and it was highly evaluated that the number of immigrants increased, and the beauty of the scenery was conveyed to the visitors. It is considered that the residents also rediscovered the charm of the island by the visitors. However, improving living conditions such as medical care and welfare on isolated islands remains a problem to be solved. It can be said that the Setouchi Triennale increased the number of visitors, migrants, and businesses, and brought about positive physical and psychological changes in the local community.