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Alps Shionomichi Kouryuu Kaigi
Head Office: Niigata-ken, Itoigawa-shi, Yokomachi 1-1-1
TEL: 025-521-2627
FAX: 025-520-4151 |
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In the midst of the Fossa Magna that divides the Japanese
archipelago from east to west and which gives rise to the natural
environment, features and cultural customs of Japan, we aim to learn afresh
about the origins of the lifestyle and culture of the Japanese people, to
invite new discoveries about and respect for these things and to create a
"Shionomichi Course" so as to enhance our ability to learn from
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I To revive and restore the role played by the
road |
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Policy 1 To revive and restore the
narrative qualities of "Shionomichi" |
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Just like the Romantic
Road of Germany, we will develop the "Shionomichi"
road so that it is imbued with a deep, narrative quality.
We will set up a walking course so that people who take a stroll
on the "Shionomichi" road will be able to grasp well
the natural features of Japan and its cultural traditions.
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Policy 2 To revive and restore the
"road culture" of normal people. |
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Unlike the Five Roads,
which were traversed by Daimyo processions,
"Shionomichi" is a road that people travelled in the
course of their daily lives. For that reason, a large number of
"lifestyle and cultural relics" have been inherited
and are still being used by the people who live in the area in
the present day. With "road" being the key word, our
aim is to "exploit" those relics, learn about the road
culture that was generated by "Shionomichi" and find a
new "role" for the road to play.
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II To exploit the resources of the region |
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Policy 3 To link the resources of
the whole "Shionomichi" route, which is the longest of
its kind in Japan |
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The
"Shionomichi," which links the Sea of Japan with the
Pacific Ocean, is dotted with a large number of regional
resources and for this reason, it is conceivable that it may be
developed in various ways as a "Road for Lifelong
Learning." We will link these resources in a
cross-sectional manner that covers various aspects such as time,
natural features, culture and lifestyle, and therefore develop
"Shionomichi" as a themed route. |
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Policy 4 To learn and transmit
"Shionomichi" dietary culture |
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Various dietary cultures
based on agricultural and marine produce and local cuisine
developed in "Shionomichi" and they have been passed
on to the people who live there today.
In the midst of this day and age when the importance of
"Slow Food" (as opposed to Fast Food) is being
reconsidered, we will study afresh and transmit the
"Shionomichi" dietary cultures.
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III To create new or diverse values |
Policy 5 To develop mechanisms
whereby people can enjoy walking on the old road at any time.
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The old
"Shionomichi" route is currently being utilized for
walking events, however, it is not a course that people are able
to enjoy walking at any time. We aim to enhance the
accessibility of the national highways and byways, which are the
present day "Shionomichi," and develop mechanisms
whereby people can enjoy walking and cycling on the route at any
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Policy 6 To develop mechanisms
whereby people can enjoy cycling the route in safety |
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Itoigawa is well-known
as a bicycling mecca, and Route 148, which is the present-day
"Shionomichi," has a large number of cyclists, who
ride it back and forth with the cars. We will develop a cycling
course where people can enjoy riding safely. |
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IV Clearing up used negative assets |
Policy 7 To continue to protect
"Shionomichi" as our future property |
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We are currently working
on campaigns to ban the posting of outdoor public notices, which
spoil the magnificent landscape of the Northern Alps, designate
regulated zones, preserve the roadside scenery and beautify the
road. In the future, we intend to promote activities that clear
up these negative assets and further expand our efforts to
preserve this gorgeous environment that we are fortunate to
have. On the other hand, in this age where rural regions are
becoming more and more depopulated, it is also important that we
continue to prevent "Shionomichi" from becoming worn
down and protect this old road. Therefore, we will press forward
with even more activities in the future.
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