Introduction

In Japan, the overseas travel rate of young people is decreasing recently. According to a survey conducted by the Ministry of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism, the number of overseas travel for young people aged between 20 and 34 has been reduced by about 40% compared with that of corona calamity, and the proportion of young people who replied to "want to go abroad" has fallen to 42% from 65% three years ago. Why did Japanese young people lose interest in foreign countries? This paper analyzes the background of the situation in Japan. 

1.Economic burden: warning to high cost of overseas travel

1.1 price rises and income constraint

With the increase in the yen price, prices and tickets and foreign exchange rates in foreign countries are relatively high. The average monthly income of Japanese young people is about 230000 yen, and it is limited to funds that can be used freely when deducting housing and living expenses. The number of young people who prioritize economic rationality is increasing from the calculation that it costs more than 1 00000 yen to travel abroad and costs more than 1 00000 yen. 

1.2 increase in unfair employment and economic anxiety

The stability of income is low in the present situation where the non regular employment rate of young people occupies about 40 percent. Because of the prolonged recession and the instability of the employment market, the consciousness that "I want to save money for the first time" is strengthened, and the tendency to refrain from "luxury spending" such as the overseas travel is remarkable. 

2. Merits of alternative proposals

2.1 quality and diversification of domestic travel

The travel industry in Japan proposes high ポルチオ and diverse experiential travel to meet the needs of young people. For example, the content that offers the same feeling as the overseas travel, such as the grappling facilities in Hokkaido, the Resort Resort in Okinawa, traditional crafts experience in Kyoto, is increasing. The number of young people who choose domestic travel more than overseas is increasing from the idea that "a new experience can be done even in Japan".

2.2 alternative effects of digital experience

With the spread of SNS and video delivery services, young people can experience overseas scenery and culture while staying at home. By traveling to the travel channel on youtube, "sightseeing" or "visiting" a local tourist spot with VR (virtual reality). There is no need to go abroad to do enough to enjoy the digital.

3.The conversion of values: risk avoidance and the rise of "nation love"

3.1 caution for risk abroad

Increasing awareness of international security problems, the threat of infectious diseases, and the anxiety of natural disasters. In particular, the experience of the corona disaster has become a tendency to prioritize the safe and secure domestic travel.

3.2 the perception of values in Japan

In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of "Japan's love" among the young people of Japan. In the SNS, young people who share "beautiful scenery of Japan" and "charm of Japanese food" increase, and "discovery discovery trip" around the country sightseeing spot is popular. First of all, I think that I want to know the charm of Japan first, and I spend time and money for domestic experience rather than travel abroad.

Conclusion

The background of Japanese young people has not gone abroad is a lot of factors, such as the increase in economic burdens, the improvement of domestic alternatives, and the conversion of values. This trend reflects the rational choice and change of values among young people, while the possibility of lack of international vision is also concerned. In the future, social support to increase the interest of international exchange while providing a safe and attractive overseas travel opportunity while reducing the economic burden of young people will become important.