Takamitsu Jimura
Biographic Data
| ID | 5870538 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Takamitsu Jimura |
| GIVEN NAMES | Takamitsu |
| FAMILY NAME | Jimura |
| SIGNATURE | JIMURA T |
| AFFILIATIONS | Liverpool John Moores University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9714-1058 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 43 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 1 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Nuclear accident sites and tourism
This article aims to explore similarities and differences in the relationship between nuclear accident sites and tourism through a comparative study of two culturally different exclusion zones, namely Chernobyl (Ukraine) and Fukushima (Japan). Although the causes of the nuclear catastrophe were different, today it is possible to confirm some similarities in the transition and recovery process between these contaminated and abandoned sites. A rang…
Cultural Heritage and Tourism in Japan
This book offers a comprehensive understanding of cultural heritage in Japan and its relationship with both domestic and international tourism. Japan has witnessed an increase in tourism, with rising visitor numbers to both established destinations and lesser known sites. This has generated greater attention towards various aspects of Japanese culture, heritage and society. This book explores these diverse aspects of everyday life in Japan and th…
Tourism Ethnographies
"How is ethnography practiced in the context of tourism? As a multi- and interdisciplinary area of academic enquiry, the use of ethnography to study tourism is found in an increasingly diverse number of settings. This book is a collection of essays that discuss the practice of ethnography in tourism settings. Reflecting on their experiences, each author presents an individual insight into the complexities of ethnographic practice in destinations …
Liverpool's Urban Imaginary
Destinations continually seek creative ways to market their destination by celebrating popular histories or individuals. For Liverpool, there is one band with such international recognition that the city seeks to capitalize on. Popular Beatles fanscapes are woven into the fabric and narrative of Liverpool and they are part of the city’s unique music identity. Geographers (Kruse), destination marketers (Whang, Yong, and Ko), popular culture expert…
World heritage site management
This research examines three themes: heritage management and conservation activities, local communities and tourism development in Kii World Heritage Site (WHS) after WHS designation. Kii is a cultural WHS having links with Japanese religions and consisting of shrines, temples and pilgrimage routes. This study inductively and qualitatively examines these three themes. Overall, the current status of Kii WHS is satisfactory. Local people, tourists/…
The impact of world heritage site designation on local communities – A case study of Ogimachi, Shirakawa-mura, Japan
The impact of world heritage site designation on local communities – A case study of Ogimachi, Shirakawa-mura, Japan
World heritage site management
This research examines three themes: heritage management and conservation activities, local communities and tourism development in Kii World Heritage Site (WHS) after WHS designation. Kii is a cultural WHS having links with Japanese religions and consisting of shrines, temples and pilgrimage routes. This study inductively and qualitatively examines these three themes. Overall, the current status of Kii WHS is satisfactory. Local people, tourists/…
The impact of world heritage site designation on local communities – A case study of Ogimachi, Shirakawa-mura, Japan
World heritage site management
This research examines three themes: heritage management and conservation activities, local communities and tourism development in Kii World Heritage Site (WHS) after WHS designation. Kii is a cultural WHS having links with Japanese religions and consisting of shrines, temples and pilgrimage routes. This study inductively and qualitatively examines these three themes. Overall, the current status of Kii WHS is satisfactory. Local people, tourists/…
Tourism Ethnographies
"How is ethnography practiced in the context of tourism? As a multi- and interdisciplinary area of academic enquiry, the use of ethnography to study tourism is found in an increasingly diverse number of settings. This book is a collection of essays that discuss the practice of ethnography in tourism settings. Reflecting on their experiences, each author presents an individual insight into the complexities of ethnographic practice in destinations …
Liverpool's Urban Imaginary
Destinations continually seek creative ways to market their destination by celebrating popular histories or individuals. For Liverpool, there is one band with such international recognition that the city seeks to capitalize on. Popular Beatles fanscapes are woven into the fabric and narrative of Liverpool and they are part of the city’s unique music identity. Geographers (Kruse), destination marketers (Whang, Yong, and Ko), popular culture expert…
Cultural Heritage and Tourism in Japan
This book offers a comprehensive understanding of cultural heritage in Japan and its relationship with both domestic and international tourism. Japan has witnessed an increase in tourism, with rising visitor numbers to both established destinations and lesser known sites. This has generated greater attention towards various aspects of Japanese culture, heritage and society. This book explores these diverse aspects of everyday life in Japan and th…
Nuclear accident sites and tourism
This article aims to explore similarities and differences in the relationship between nuclear accident sites and tourism through a comparative study of two culturally different exclusion zones, namely Chernobyl (Ukraine) and Fukushima (Japan). Although the causes of the nuclear catastrophe were different, today it is possible to confirm some similarities in the transition and recovery process between these contaminated and abandoned sites. A rang…
Archaeology (6 works) · Tourism (6 works) · Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research (5 works) · Geography (5 works) · Cultural heritage (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Religious Tourism and Spaces (3 works) · Business & Economics (2 works) · Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation (2 works) · Hospitality, travel & tourism (2 works)