Key Facts
• August 27: Meeting held at Anan Office, Southern Prefecture Bureau.
• Discussed the “Southern Region Development Plan” (2024–2028).
• 2024 results: 5 out of 12 key indicators exceeded baseline (2022).
• Disaster prevention certification holders: 990 (baseline: 831).
• Total overnight stays: 247,908 (baseline: 188,755).
• External migrants: 380 (baseline: 376), 4 indicators remained stable.
• Visitor satisfaction dropped to 75.4% (baseline: 82.5%).
• Residents proposed enhancing online information for migration.
• Suggested QR code-based, paperless surveys for visitor feedback.
• Prefecture to consider incorporating feedback into future plans.
Summary
On August 27, the “Southern Region Comprehensive Policy Meeting” convened at the Southern Prefecture Bureau in Anan City to discuss the “Southern Region Development Plan” (2024–2028). Officials reported 2024 achievements, with 5 out of 12 key indicators surpassing 2022 baselines, including disaster prevention certifications and overnight stays. However, visitor satisfaction fell to 75.4%, below the baseline of 82.5%. Residents proposed improving online migration resources and implementing QR code-based surveys for efficient feedback collection. The prefecture will evaluate these suggestions for future policy integration.
