New in softcover. Hardcover was published in 2023. This book explains the roles of the industrial location in vitalizing regional economies in various economic environments created due to the progress of globalization. From the Contents: 1. Fusion and Integration in Japan's Regional Economy; 3. Location Shift in the Aircraft Industry: A Case Study of Japan; 9. Impact of covid-19 on the regional economy, mainly in Tochigi prefecture and Tokyo.