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解答は解答用紙に書きなさい。
Read the following essay and answer the questions on pages 5 and 6.

How is Japan Revitalizing * its Rural Areas?
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In Japan, many rural areas have been experiencing economic and population
decline in recent years. To fight this trend, local people and governments have been
taking action to revitalize * rural areas and create new opportunities for residents andpotential residents. Four main areas of revitalization * that have displayed positiveresults include tourism, promotion of local industries to encourage inboundmigration * , expansion of ICT * through better infrastructure * , and greater use ofe-commerce * .
One approach that has been showing promise is tourism. Rural areas in Japan
have unique cultural and natural features that can attract visitors. In addition, mostparts of Japan have distinct agricultural and handmade * craft industries that can beused to advance economic growth. Local governments are working to promote these
attractions through campaigns and infrastructure improvements. For example, thetown of Tsuwano in Shimane Prefecture * has been successful in attracting tourists
by preserving its historic buildings and making its traditional streets more touristfriendly, leading to increased economic activity in the area. Kyoto Prefecture’s Ine
Town is promoting its unique boathouse * culture by creating public-built andprivately-run * facilities to attract tourists and expand the local economy. In Mie
Prefecture, special events to advertise local art and food products allow visitors andsellers to talk. They have been held to help sales of seafood harvested by ama, thewomen divers * who practice traditional fishing.
Another path to revitalization that has helped to push growth in rural areas isthrough the encouraging of local-industry production and employment. The Japanese
government has been providing subsidies for new farmers and encouraging young
people to try farming as a career. This scheme has increased the number of new,young farmers by more than double each year compared to the number before theintroduction of subsidies. In addition, the government has provided support for people
who want to launch new businesses in rural areas. For instance, many prefectures
took advantage of a program introduced by MEXT * called “Center of CommunityPlus,” which was established to provide opportunities for internships * , networking,and support for starting new businesses that would shine in rural areas. Moreover, tooffer further assistance, the Japanese government is promoting the export of highquality products, such as tea, to other countries, which creates new opportunities forfarmers and manufacturers and helps to advance rural economies.
– 1 –（一般 B）

45678In addition to the above-mentioned initiatives, local governments are using ICT
to revitalize local districts and grow profits. They are working to improve ICT
infrastructure and services in rural areas to attract newcomers * from Japan’s large
cities. One major success story is seen on Shikoku Island. Thanks to the addition ofinternet service that parallels the speeds in Tokyo, Tokushima Prefecture has beenable to attract a large number of branch offices. This has resulted in an increase ofpeople, new restaurants, simple hotels, and the redevelopment * of sleeping farms andforests.
In an area related to ICT infrastructure, Japan’s investment in country-wideaccess to the internet means that e-commerce has provided Japanese small businesses
and individuals with a never-seen-before opportunity to reach customers across theworld. By making use of internet platforms * and social media * , Japanese businesses
are expanding their reach and selling their products to customers beyond Japan’sborders. This trend has led to significant economic impacts for both sales and jobcreation.
One example of a Japanese small business that has successfully used e-commerce
to expand overseas is Sugahara Glassworks. The glass making company, based inChiba Prefecture, has built a global following * through its online store and social
media presence. Its unique handmade glass products have found many customers
both inside and outside Japan, and the company has seen surging growth in sales asa result.
Local governments in Japan are also recognizing the potential of e-commerce torevitalize local economies. For example, in addition to physical stores, Gifu Prefecture
has developed an English section of their website to promote local products tocustomers outside Japan. This online shop allows small businesses and individuals tosell their products to customers overseas, helping to support the local economy, local
crafts, and jobs.
These success stories demonstrate the potential for small businesses andindividuals to access the global market using internet commerce. The ability to sell
products in English and to use ICT to reach customers outside Japan has created
new economic opportunities and jobs in communities that would not have beenpossible in the past. However, there are also challenges associated with e-commerce.
One of these is the potential for fraud * and other security issues associated withe-commerce. Internet-based cyber * -attacks by overseas hackers * have been
increasing. Their numbers nearly doubled in the period between 2019 and 2022.
Although there are possible minuses and dangers, the potential benefits ofe-commerce in Japan are significant. By entering the global market, and at the sametime taking steps to reduce risks, small businesses can expand their customer baseand increase profits.
– 2 –（一般 B）

9The issue of failing rural economies is a serious one. Strategies being taken by
local and central governments and businesses have begun to demonstrate economic
growth throughout Japan’s countryside. With vision, support, and government andprivate sector cooperation, once declining communities are seeing concrete resultsfrom their efforts. Continued work in these directions is necessary to ensure thatrural Japan will see a brighter economic future.
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com/Spotlight/Datawatch/Cyberattacks-on-Japan-soar-as-hackers-target-vulnerabilities#:~:text=On%20average%2C%20
about%207%2C800%20cases,to%20the%20National%20Police%20Agency
Gifu Prefecture. (2023). The Gifts Shop Online Store. https://shop.giftsshop.jp/en
Izumi, M. (2018, December 18). Supporting new entrants into farming in Japan. FFTC Agricultural Policy Platform. https://ap.fftc.org.tw/article/1365
MEXT. (n.d.). Project for Promotion of Regional Development by Universities as Centers of Knowledge (COC+). https://www.
mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/kaikaku/coc/
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries. (2022, May). Summary of the annual report on food, agriculture, and rural
areas in Japan. https://www.maff.go.jp/e/data/publish/attach/pdf/index-69.pdf* revitalizing：revitalize の動詞形
* revitalize：（再）活性化する* revitalization：revitalize の名詞形
* inbound migration：他の都道府県からの移住や転居* ICT：情報通信技術（information and communication technology の略）* infrastructure：生活や産業活動の基盤となっている施設、社会基盤、インフラストラクチャー* e-commerce：インターネットなどを通じて商品やサービスを取引する行為、電子取引* handmade：手製の、手作りの* prefecture：県* boathouse：舟屋* privately-run：民営の* diver：水に潜る人* MEXT：文部科学省（Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology）* internship：（大学生などの）実務研修、インターンシップ* newcomer：新しく来た人、新参者– 3 –（一般 B）

* redevelopment：再開発、再建* platform：情報配信やビジネスを行うための基盤、プラットフォーム* social media：ソーシャルメディア、SNS（LINE や Instagram などのサービス）* following：信奉者、支持者* fraud：詐欺* cyber：コンピューターに関係した、インターネット上の* hacker：他人のネットワークに不法侵入して情報を盗み取ったりプログラムを破壊したりする人、ハッカー– 4 –（一般 B）

From the choices A to D, choose the most appropriate answer to the questions below.
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 hich of the following has the closest meaning and can best replace the firstWsentence in paragraph 2?
Ａ. One approach that has ensured positive results is tourism.
Ｂ. One approach that has guaranteed popularity is tourism.
Ｃ. One approach that is likely to be successful in the future is tourism.
Ｄ. One approach that is the most efficient is tourism.

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 he word “distinct” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to which of theTfollowing?
Ａ. advanced
Ｂ. common
Ｃ. outstanding
Ｄ. traditional⑶

Which of the following can replace the word “shine” in paragraph 3?
Ａ. emphasize
Ｂ. expect
Ｃ. light
Ｄ. succeed⑷

Which of the following revitalization policies is NOT mentioned in paragraph 3?
Ａ. ‌C ompanies were encouraged to move to rural areas to create new job
opportunities and organize networking events.
Ｂ. ‌Financial aid is being provided for young people planning to become newfarmers.
Ｃ. ‌Some local governments were using a national program to encourage newbusinesses.
Ｄ. ‌The export of Japanese products is being promoted by the government.

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 hich of the following is the closest in meaning to the word “sleeping” inW
paragraph 4?
Ａ. calm and relaxing
Ｂ. happy and peaceful
Ｃ. poor and broken
Ｄ. quiet and idle

– 5 –（一般 B）

⑹ T he word “surging” in paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to which of thefollowing?
Ａ. decreased
Ｂ. ranked
Ｃ. risingＤ. stable⑺‌ ased on the information provided in paragraph 6, what is implied about
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Sugahara Glassworks Company?
Ａ. ‌It has become the largest producer of glass products both in the domestic andforeign markets.
Ｂ. ‌It has completely changed its production system through online technologies.
Ｃ. ‌It has established a global presence through the effective use of social media.
Ｄ. ‌It has expanded its customer base primarily in foreign countries.

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Which of the following best describes the purpose of paragraph 8?
Ａ. ‌to emphasize that there are fewer benefits of e-commerce than the potential
security dangers
Ｂ. ‌t o emphasize the risks of e-commerce such as fraud, security issues, andinternet-based attacks by hackers
Ｃ. ‌to help us understand that the potential dangers of e-commerce are growing
and will likely affect business growth in rural JapanＤ. ‌to show us that e-commerce can support the revitalization of rural areas if
companies take care to avoid security risks⑼

Which of the following is NOT implied by the author in paragraph 9?
Ａ. It is important to have strategies to develop rural areas.
Ｂ. It is not easy to revitalize rural areas in Japan.
Ｃ. Revitalization strategies have not contributed to economic growth in rural areas.
Ｄ. The public and private sectors should work together to see concrete results.

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 hich of the following is NOT mentioned in the essay as a reason for increased
Weconomic growth?
Ａ. an increase in the number of foreign companies
Ｂ. cooperation between public and private sectors
Ｃ. the export of high-quality Japanese products
Ｄ. the redevelopment of sleeping farms and forests– 6 –（一般 B）

２ rite a paragraph between 120 and 150 words in English to answer the following
Wquestion.（語数を記入する必要はありません。）
Question: ‌What is important for human happiness? Write about two things that areimportant for human happiness. Explain why they are important.

– 7 –（一般 B）