SDGs and Regional Development Owing to Japanese Roadside Station: Econometric Analysis of Contribution of Roadside Station

This book presents theoretical and econometric analyses of the relationship between the effects of Roadside Stations and the Sustainable Development Goals. There are 1,198 roadside stations in Japan (2022) that contribute to developing the local economy and addressing global issues such as disaster prevention, poverty, and hunger. The concept of Roadside Stations has been adopted in nine countries. At a time when the world’s socioeconomic landscape is undergoing significant changes, we believe that Roadside Stations can provide a valuable opportunity to revitalize communities globally.

Dr. Ryusaku MATSUO is a Visiting Research Fellow at the Toyo University Institute of Social Sciences and will work as a Specially Appointed Associate Professor at the Meiji University School of Commerce from April 2023. He received his Doctor of Economics degree from Kobe University.

Dr. Mitoshi YAMAGUCHI is an Emeritus Professor at Kobe University. He completed his Ph.D. and Doctor of Economics degree at the University of Minnesota and Kobe University, respectively. He has received six awards, including the Nikkei Economic Book Award and Best Paper Award of the World History Association.