The Spread of Local Media and the Formation of the Network between Residents

1.我分析了日本所有的地方广播电台，发现它们被分为两类。一个是由专职工作人员管理的广播电台，另一个是由大量广播志愿者管理的电台。后一种类型在社区改善和公众准入方面有很大的可能性。2.在北海道，全国有1/10或更多的地方广播电台，北海道被称为“地方广播王国”。为什么北海道有很多地方广播电台？鉴于北海道的地域特色，我认为地方电台是适合北海道的地方媒体。3.我研究了岩泽市支持调频HAMANASU的义工团体《洋葱美利坚合众国》。我澄清了居民作为广播志愿者参与的意义。如果居民自己发送信息，他们会对周围的各种信息敏感。他们对自己居住的地区有更多的关注，并对该地区产生了认同感。4.我还从防灾的角度审视了当地广播的作用。我选择了USU-ZAN喷发后开放的FM LAKETOPIA。从2000年5月8日到2001年3月31日，广播进行了大约11个月。我采访了相关人士，记录了他们的经历，指出了问题和主题。

1.I analyze all local radio stations in Japan and find that they are classified into two types. The one is the radio stations administered by full-time staff, and the other is administered by large number of broadcast volunteers. The latter type has a big possibility in respect of a community improvement and public access. In this research, it is shown clearly why such a difference is caused.2.In Hokkaido there are 1/10 or more local radio stations of the whole country, and Hokkaido is called a "the kingdom of local radios". Why does Hokkaido have many local radio stations? In view of the regional feature of Hokkaido, I represent that local radio is the local media suitable for Hokkaido.3.I research on the volunteer group "the United States of ONION" supporting FM HAMANASU in Iwamizawa city. I clarify about the meaning of residents participating as a broadcast volunteer. If the residents send informations by themselves, they will be sensitive to the various informations around them. They have more concern about the area where they live, and come to feel an identity for the area.4.I also examine the role of local radio from the viewpoint of disaster prevention. I take up "FM LAKETOPIA" which was opened after the eruption of Usu-zan. Broadcast was performed for about 11 months from May 8, 2000 to March 31, 2001. I interviewed the persons concerned, recorded their experience, and point out its problems and subjects.