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local industry; industries rooted in a particular region, typically using local resources or traditional skills
The traditional businesses of a particular town or region, such as pottery, textiles or sake brewing, that grew from its local materials and skills.
Refers to industries that developed in a particular area, often drawing on local raw materials, climate, or traditional craft skills. Examples include 有田焼 (Arita porcelain), 西陣織 (Nishijin weaving), and regional food processing. These industries are central to discussions of rural revitalization and regional economic policy in Japan.
Common collocations
- 地場産業の振興 — promotion of local industry
- 地場産業の育成 — nurturing local industry
- 地場産業の衰退 — decline of local industry
- 地場産業製品 — locally produced goods