Shigeru Itoh

Shigeru Itoh

academic Japan

Shigeru Itoh is an urban planning expert known for his critical analysis of urban decay and revitalization in Japan. He gained notable attention in 2005 when he referred to Kinugawa Onsen as the third-ugliest place in Japan, highlighting the stark decline of this once-thriving tourist destination amidst the broader economic struggles that have plagued Japan since the 1990s.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
133,630
Power
8,478$
Sentiment
4.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 4.00 0.04% +0% 331,002,651 133,630 $21,000,000 8,478$
Totals 1 331,002,651 133,630 $21,000,000 8,478$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Professor Shigeru Itoh dubbed the area the third-ugliest place in Japan. 4

Fox News: Japan's 1990s downturn affected tourist spots, influencing them then and now