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Does Decreasing Travel Frequency Mean Seniors Don’t Want to Travel Anymore?: An Analysis of the “Travel Divide” (4)

By ninjakotan

Does Decreasing Travel Frequency Mean Seniors Don’t Want to Travel Anymore?: An Analysis of the “Travel Divide” (4)   Continuing our exploration of the ‘Travel Divide,’ we delve deeper into its causes. In our second and third installments, we verified that the reasons behind the ‘Travel Divide’ are not a lack of money or time but rather the possibility of ‘heavy luggage.’ This time, we explore why it is crucial to address the ‘Travel Divide.’ After all, if no one is troubled by its existence, then perhaps it is not a problem. Again, we consider the decline in travel frequency among seniors. According to the Cabinet Office, “72.6% of at-home physically disabled individuals are over 65,” indicating a close connection between seniors and people with disabilities. Furthermore, considering the global trend of an aging population, examining travel frequency among seniors is essential. ソニー生命の「シニアの生活意識調査2023」の調査で「現在の楽しみ」というアンケート調査があります。この調査は日本の50歳～79歳の男女1,000名に対する調査です。「現在の楽しみ」の1位は「旅行（39.9％）」でした。以下、2位が「テレビ/ドラマ（38.4%)」、3位が「グルメ（27.1％）」でした。2017年から「現在の楽しみ」という調査項目がありますが、旅行は7年全てで1位でした。従って、シニア（高齢者）は「旅行」に強く行きたいと思っていると言っていいでしょう。「旅行に行きたい」のに、「旅行に行けない（旅行回数が減少する）」ということは「トラベル・ディバイド」を解消すべき理由の一つです。 Sony Life’s ‘Senior Living Consciousness Survey 2023’ included a questionnaire about ‘Current Enjoyments.’ This survey, which involved 1,000 Japanese men and women aged 50-79, found that ‘Travel (39.9%)’ ranked first as the current enjoyment. This was followed by ‘TV/Drama (38.4%)’ and ‘Gourmet (27.1%).’ Since 2017, travel has consistently ranked first in this survey category every year. Therefore,read moreDoes Decreasing Travel Frequency Mean Seniors Don’t Want to Travel Anymore?: An Analysis of the “Travel Divide” (4)

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The Surprising Reason for Decreasing Travel Frequency?: An Analysis of the “Travel Divide” (3)

By ninjakotan

The Surprising Reason for Decreasing Travel Frequency?: An Analysis of the “Travel Divide” (3)   Continuing our exploration of the ‘Travel Divide,’ we seek to understand its underlying causes. In our previous article, we verified that the decrease in travel frequency among the elderly is not due to ‘money’ or ‘time.’ Surprisingly, it showed an inverse correlation. According to the ‘Travel and Tourism Consumption Trends Survey‘ published by the Japan Tourism Agency in 2018, the top reasons for not undertaking domestic overnight trips (for tourism and recreation) were ‘unable to take vacation due to work or other reasons’ (29.3%), followed by ‘financial constraints’ (26.4%), and ‘holidays not aligning with family or friends’ (21.0%). These top three reasons all relate to time and money. However, the fourth reason was ‘personal health reasons’ (18.1%). Therefore, this article aims to investigate the relationship between travel frequency and ‘physical fitness tests.’   Source: Japan Tourism Agency ‘Travel and Tourism Consumption Trend Survey, Q1 2018 Based on the ‘2022 Physical Fitness and Exercise Capability Survey‘ by the Japan Sports Agency, we calculated a ‘Physical Fitness Test Index’ using the age-specific scores of universally conducted tests: ‘grip strength,’ ‘sit-ups,’ and ‘sit and reach,’ for all ageread moreThe Surprising Reason for Decreasing Travel Frequency?: An Analysis of the “Travel Divide” (3)

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Is Money or Time the Reason for Decreasing Travel Frequency?: An Analysis of the “Travel Divide” (2)

By ninjakotan

Is Money or Time the Reason for Decreasing Travel Frequency?: An Analysis of the “Travel Divide” (2)   Continuing our analysis of the ‘Travel Divide,’ I aim to delve into its causes, particularly the decline in travel frequency among the elderly. According to the Cabinet Office, ‘72.6% of at-home physically disabled individuals are over the age of 65,’ highlighting a close connection between the elderly and the disabled. Additionally, given the global trend towards an aging population, examining the travel habits of the elderly is of paramount importance. The ‘Market Research for Future Demand Stimulation – Survey Results on Tourism’ published by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in 2014 presents a fascinating study. In this survey, the predominant belief amongst travelers (those who travel at least once) and non-travelers (those who do not travel at all) was that ‘travel is something one does when there is both time and money’—50.5% of travelers and 43.7% of non-travelers shared this view. Furthermore, the ‘Travel and Tourism Consumption Trends Survey‘ released by the Japan Tourism Agency in 2018 investigated the reasons why people did not engage in domestic overnight trips (for tourism and recreation purposes). The top reason for notread moreIs Money or Time the Reason for Decreasing Travel Frequency?: An Analysis of the “Travel Divide” (2)

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How to Travel When You’re 100: An Analysis of the “Travel Divide” (1)

By ninjakotan

How to Travel When You’re 100: An Analysis of the “Travel Divide” (1) I am a huge fan of traveling. I have traveled over 200 times, both domestically and internationally. It’s safe to say that traveling is my favorite activity. I believe many others like me love to travel. My life goal is to continue traveling even when I’m 100 years old. However, it’s clear that the frequency of travel decreases for the elderly. Not just the elderly but also people with disabilities and families with infants and young children travel less frequently compared to the average. Is this a natural occurrence? I refer to the significant reduction in travel frequency among certain age groups and other demographics as the ‘Travel Divide.’ This term defines the disparity between those who can and cannot travel. It is a term inspired by the ‘Digital Divide,’ which refers to the disparity between those who have and do not have access to information and communication technologies like the internet.   Sources: JTB Travel Annual Report 2020, Tourism Academy, Wheelchair Travel   In the year 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic, the decline in the average number of trips was evident: 34% for domestic trips byread moreHow to Travel When You’re 100: An Analysis of the “Travel Divide” (1)

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Braille blocks and accessible tourism

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Braille blocks and accessible tourism   Table of Contents 1: Japan Braille Library 2: Braille blocks spread from Takadanobaba to the rest of the world 3: Accessible tourism and sustainable tourism   1: Japan Braille Library We want to introduce you to one of our neighborhoods and the wonderful facilities that support the visually impaired, which have spread across the country due to their presence. The Japan Braille Library is located close to our shared office. Kazuo Honma established the Japan Braille Library in 1940 as a library for the visually impaired. Today, besides Braille books, the library offers many other services, including free lending of recorded books and magazines and an internet distribution service. In addition, the Asian Library for the Blind Cooperation Project provides a rich supply of Braille books to the visually impaired in the Asian region. Kazuo Honma said: ‘In rights and duties, the two worlds of the sighted person and the blind person must be fair.’ These words are connected to today’s universal design and accessible design.   2: Braille blocks spread from Takadanobaba to the rest of the world Due to the large number of visually impaired people attending the ‘Japan Braille Library,’ Tokyoread moreBraille blocks and accessible tourism

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Aiming to bridge the travel divide

By ninjakotan

Aiming to bridge the travel divide   Table of Contents 1. Thinking through the Continued Zero Sales 2. What is the Travel Divide? 3. Frequency of travel among seniors has declined sharply 4. Traveling is the No. 1 hobby of seniors 5. Travel lowers dementia risk 6. Invisible handicapped accessible to Travel for the Disabled 7. Family travelers show a sharp decline in overseas travel 8. Family international travel extends children’s curiosity 9. Travel Divide among Millennials 10. Conclusion     1. Thinking through the Continued Zero Sales We have had zero sales since the company’s inception on December 7, 2021. Naturally, we are in the red for our costs. The reason is due to the inability of individual foreign tourists to come to Japan due to COVID-19. Europe, the U.S., and some Asian countries reopened overseas travel since spring 2022. We had expected that the Japanese government would ease the entry of individual foreign tourists in the fall of 2022. However, we must say that the easing of re-entry in the fall of 2022 has become more difficult by increasing the number of COVID-19-positive since mid-July (the 7th wave). Our deficit will continue until the easing of immigration. I’veread moreAiming to bridge the travel divide