Publisher's Synopsis
The report on Gastronomy Tourism -The Case of Japan looks at the awareness of the concept of gastronomy tourism in Japan through a survey with the main players in the country. Results show that while the term gastronomy tourism is little-known, activities of gastronomy tourism are being undertaken across the nation.
The report, prepared with the support of Gurunavi and the Japan Travel and Tourism Association, features eighteen different case studies of gastronomy tourism activities in Japan, ranging from local Sake breweries to hotel trains. Through various successful examples of gastronomy tourism in Japan, this report shows how the country has achieved turning gastronomy tourism into a tool for development, inclusion and regional integration.
