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Japanese travel habits and attitudes toward travel have been changing and fragmenting over the years. Group travel and fast tourism were prevalent in the early years, but today’s Japanese travelers seem to prefer a slower tourism with the intent of creating memorable experiences rather than simply visiting various tourism sites and purchasing souvenirs. Attention to special interest tourism (SIT) is increasing for tourists who enjoy specific types of activities, hobbies, or educational opportunities in either a domestic or overseas environment. Active tourism with objectives such as enjoying a hobby while on vacation is now being pursued as opposed to simply gazing and moving on.
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Schumann, F.R. (2017). Special Interest Groups. In: Changing Trends in Japan's Employment and Leisure Activities. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-3608-8_9
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