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Japanese Society and Culture

Keywords

Michi no Eki, economic spillover effects, input-output analysis, local supply, number of employment inducers

Received Date

10-6-2025

Revised Date

11-29-2025

Accepted Date

12-8-2025

Publication Date

3-20-2026

Abstract

This study quantitatively examines the economic impact of Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Stations) in Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture, using an input–output analysis based on the Chiba Prefectural Interindustry Table. Eight Michi-no-Eki were evaluated in terms of direct, indirect, and induced effects, including employment creation. The results show that the total production-inducing effect generated by the stations amounts to ¥7.02 billion per year, and the employment-inducing effect reaches 108.7 persons annually, indicating that Michi-no-Eki function as a central engine of the local economy. Moreover, thematic diversity among stations—such as loquat, flowers, and seafood—enhances multiplier effects through inter-sectoral linkages. These findings demonstrate that Michi-no-Eki contribute not only to tourism consumption but also to multi-layered regional revitalization, providing new evidence for policy design in rural Japan.

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