The Changes of Historical Background connected to the Exchange between Urban and Rural Areas, and the Characteristics of the Study in Japan

This paper clarifies the trend of research concerning the exchanges between urban and rural areas, and presents the future challenges. Exchange activities between urban and rural areas were spread depending on the boost of rural policy. And in terms of a study of endogenous development and Japanese-style green tourism, it has been discussed about Importance of Rural Innovation. It is worth studying the intermediate support organization to achieve the sustainable development of the exchange between urban and rural areas as ever.