Divergent trajectories: Environment, heritage and tourism in Tanegashima, Mageshima and Yakushima

Yakushima, Tanegashima, and Mageshima islands exhibit divergent trajectories in heritage orientation, tourism development, and environmental protection. While Yakushima prioritizes natural conservation, Tanegashima focuses on historical and technological innovation. This divergence challenges generalized characterizations of island socio-economic destinies. The study analyzes these contrasting approaches using qualitative methods, highlighting the complex interplay between heritage preservation, tourism, and environmental stewardship in small island contexts.

Hayward, P., & Kuwahara, S. (2013). Divergent trajectories: Environment, heritage and tourism in Tanegashima, Mageshima and Yakushima. Journal of Marine and Island Cultures, 2(1), 29–38. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.imic.2013.05.002