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November 28, 2023
u:japan lectures - Atsushi Takeda: "The Intersection of Travel, Work and Migration: Challenges and Prospects for the case of Niseko, a ski resort in Hokkaido"
From: u:japan lectures : Department of East Asian Studies : University of Vienna <ujapanlectures.ostasien@univie.ac.at>
Date: 2023/11/24
Dear SSJ-Forum list member,
the Department of East Asian Studies - Japanese Studies at the University of Vienna would like to draw your attention to the upcoming u:japan lecture:
Atsushi Takeda:
"The Intersection of Travel, Work and Migration: Challenges and Prospects for the case of Niseko, a ski resort in Hokkaido"
Date and time: Thursday, November 30, 2023, 18:00~19:30 (CET, UTC/GMT +1h)
Location: Onsite @ Campus of the University of Vienna Department of East Asian Studies, Japanese Studies room JAP 1 (2K-EG-21), University Campus Hof 2.4, Spitalgasse 2, 1090 Vienna, Austria
https://japanologie.univie.ac.
Abstract: After the peak of the ski boom in Japan during the 1990s, many ski resorts either retrenched or ceased operations. However, Niseko, one of the ski resorts in Hokkaido, was an exception. Since 2001, Niseko has been attracting international tourists, particularly from Australia, and has even been referred to as "Little Australia". As a result, the area has taken on a more Western atmosphere, complete with English signage, Western-style restaurants, and cafes.
The influx of international tourists to Niseko has also created a demand for foreign workers who come to Niseko during the ski season to work in the tourism sector. While this is temporary mobility, as they are employed seasonally, there are also people who migrate to Niseko, attracted by the lifestyle. This lecture by Atsushi Takeda (Ritsumeikan University, JP) examines the flow of people to Niseko and its impact on the community, highlighting the voices of local residents.
For more information on the speaker, the lecture and future events at u:japan, please follow the link below:
https://japanologie.univie.ac.
We look forward to your participation!
Christopher Kummer, Astrid Unger and Ralf Windhab
PS: If you missed a lecture or want to review, head to our recorded lectures section:
https://japanologie.univie.ac.
u:japan lectures
Department of East Asian Studies / Japanese Studies at the University of Vienna
E-mail: ujapanlectures.ostasien@
Sponsored by the Toshiba Toshiba International Foundation:
https://www.toshibafoundation.
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