Operational Form of Public-Private Partnership According to Regional Characteristics of Japanese CCRC

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Abstract: This paper discusses Japanese CCRC, one of regional vitalizing measure in Japan. Sustainable regional managements are diffi cult in rural areas of Japan where the population is declining. In such a situation, Japanese CCRC are being worked on by local governments nationwide to enhance medical welfare and promote migration. Therefore, it is essential for Japanese CCRC to use vitalities of private sectors to create new regional attractions. Based on the above, this study clarifi es managements form through public-private partnerships according to regional characteristics of Japanese CCRC. Nationwide trends of the Japanese version of CCRC are not limited to the depopulated areas facing population decline, but it has also been implemented in areas where the population is concentrated. And, project scopes of Japanese CCRC are mostly town type, but there are few area types. Local governments that maintain populations are not only increasing number of migrants, but also trying to settle the elderly and create youth jobs. On the other hand, local governments with a declining population are trying to maintain and improve their local vitality by acquiring migrants. Town-type Japanese CCRC are working on spread of accumulated regional resources in cooperation with local companies and university institutions that can share purpose of projects. Area-type Japanese CCRC are making efforts to enhance regional services by utilizing vitality of private sectors to establish small bases and consolidate local resources.