Diffusion Model of an Innovation in a Central Place System, seen from the Establishment of Bowling Centers in Kantô District

J. C. Hudson's diffusion model of an innovation is very interesting one in its relation to a combination of central place theory and diffusion theory. The result of a single application of this model to the establishment of bowling centers in Kantô district is shown in Fig. 1. According to this figure, this sort of diffusion model may be a useful vehicle for geographical research.