...Aaron Tham Purpose This study aims to unpack the notion of travelling mobilities from the perspectives of an Asian solo traveller using the context of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. Design/methodology/approach An autoethnography was used for this research, analysing reflective notes...

... lens. Drew Martin can be contacted at: drmartin@hawaii.edu © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2015 Japan Perception Tourist gaze Confirmatory personal introspection Shinto wedding Subjective personal introspection Long-term stays in foreign countries provide an opportunity...

...Hiroko Yasuda Purpose Controversy occurs among professionals, such as veterinarians and zookeepers in Japan, as to whether a zoo should be educational or recreational. The purpose of this paper is to examine how a zoo's culturally crafted entertainment value conflicts with educational value. Using...

...Hiroko Yasuda Purpose This paper aims to examine a conflict between local élites and local forest workers in relation to the designation of Kumano Kodo in Japan as a World Heritage site. Aesthetics of landscapes are highly politicized, which creates conflicts for forest workers. Design...

...Huei‐Ju Chen; Jennifer C.H. Min Purpose The objective of this research is to assess whether two events, the 9‐21 Earthquake in 1999 and the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome outbreak in 2003, had a temporary or long‐term impact on the inbound tourism demand from Japan. Furthermore, a comparative...