Multi-actor changes of Japan's urban-rural integration development from the perspective of returning to rural living and its implications
In recent years,as the urban-rural gap in China continued to narrow,achieving urban-rural integration has gradually emerged as a prominent topic within the field of human geography.However,existing research in this area still lacks sufficient attention towards the key actors involved in urban-rural integration.Meanwhile,the academic and political circles in Japan proposed the concept of"return to rural living",emphasizing human subjectivity and advocating for the diversification of urban-rural development based on the premise of ruralization of urban areas.This approach aims to construct a novel urban-rural relationship.This study began by providing an overview of the background and conceptual connotations of returning to rural living.From the actors'perspective,this article examined the transformation of multi-actors in Japan's returning to rural living movement by integrating relevant policies,historical context,significant events,and public opinions.It further outlined the progression from permanent population→migrant population→exchange population→related population,demonstrating the continuous expansion of social groups that are involved in urban and rural integration development in Japan.Additionally,the concept of returning to rural living adheres to a development perspective that does not solely prioritize economic growth but places importance on the realization of social subject values,which provides valuable insights for the integrated development of urban and rural areas in China.
return to rural livingmulti-actorsintegrated urban-rural developmentrelated populationJapan
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