Spatial Comparison of Restaurant Information From Private Gourmet Information Websites and Economic Census—As a Verification for Use in Urban Analysis

ABSTRACT Economic Census, which is an official statistic, was used in urban analysis. Conversely, private gourmet information websites were used to obtain pinpoint rich restaurant information. However, not all restaurants were listed on gourmet information sites. Therefore, in this study, we clarify the spatial characteristics of the Economic Census and gourmet information websites through spatial comparison. Furthermore, we present a case study of its application to urban analysis and demonstrate its usefulness.