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Masanori Kamiguchi and Kayotei—Harmonizing a Japanese-Style Inn with the Local Culture and Environment for Social Innovation in a Hot Spring Area’s Revitalization

In: Entrepreneurship in the Asia-Pacific: Case Studies

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  • Shunichiro Morishita

    (Kyushu Sangyo University)

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As an example of regional entrepreneurs, this chapter describes Masanori Kamiguchi, who is the innkeeper of Kayotei ryokan (“Ryokan” is a traditional Japanese-style inn, and this used throughout the chapter.) located in a hot spring village in Yamanaka—Ishikawa prefecture. Kayotei ryokan has only 10 guest rooms, but it is featured in an American guidebook Japan’s 4 Best Ryokan as offering the best breakfast in Japan. It also received a SPA & WELLNESS JAPAN Crystal Award, which is given to excellent hot spring facilities, and has become a popular inn, with customers visiting from not only Japan but also overseas. How he played his role as an entrepreneur for regional revitalization in his area, as well as his history and motivations, are discussed through a case study by investigating public documents and conducting an interview.

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  • Shunichiro Morishita, 2020. "Masanori Kamiguchi and Kayotei—Harmonizing a Japanese-Style Inn with the Local Culture and Environment for Social Innovation in a Hot Spring Area’s Revitalization," Springer Books, in: Jing Wang & Michitaka Kosaka & Ke Xing & Hua Bai (ed.), Entrepreneurship in the Asia-Pacific: Case Studies, chapter 13, pages 253-271, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-981-32-9362-5_13
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-32-9362-5_13
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