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26 June 2020
This presentation illustrated the regional accessibility and economic impacts of high speed rail (HSR) development in Japan since its inception in 1964. Comparison of the case of Japanese HSR impacts were also made with that of European case presented in the main presentation of this webinar to…
15 May 2020
This presentation discusses the improtance of Japanese HSR on new economic geography, population density, and size of cities. It highlights the need for experimental researches in measuring and understanding the impacts of HSR development.
24 January 2019
Japan has an aging population, and it has become a country for immigration.
24 January 2019
Japan needs more skilled migration to cope with population aging. The government aims to provide attractive workplaces, work-life balance, and more role models for migrants.
24 January 2019
Labor migration is growing although at a lower rate than in the late 2000s. Asia continues to account for a growing share of overall migration to OECD countries.
5 December 2018
This presentation shares details on Ulaanbaatar pilot city activities.
4 December 2018
Sustainia, a sustainability think tank and advisory group, is calling for sustainable urban solutions within the CAREC region. Sustainia processes and verifies solutions according to a set of robust selection criteria, developed, and fine tuned over the past eight years.
4 December 2018
Discover why cities are important in solving climate change challenge and in the global climate policy arena.
15 November 2018
Japan has a wealth of experience when it comes to railway system. This presentation summarizes Japan Railway System’s experience and offers valuable lessons for the development of railway systems worldwide.
14 November 2018
The Nagano–Hokuriku Shinkansen opening significantly increased “innovative activities” of establishments along the line, implying innovative activities along the line is increased through knowledge diffusions from other areas.