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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.
3 September 2019
This presentation discussed Japan’s policy, current status, and research and development activities in support of realizing a hydrogen-based society.
3 September 2019
This presentation discussed Japan’s policy, current status, and research and development activities in support of realizing a hydrogen-based society.
3 September 2019
This presentation discussed the City of Yokohama's plans and efforts towards global warming countermeasures to making the city a zero-carbon society.
2 September 2019
This presentation discussed the Yokohama Partnership of Resources and Technologies (Y-PORT), a platform through which the city is promoting international technical cooperation on sustainable urban development through public-private partnerships in key sectors such as solid waste management, urban…
2 September 2019
This presentation discussed the Yokohama Partnership of Resources and Technologies (Y-PORT), a platform through which the city is promoting international technical cooperation on sustainable urban development through public-private partnerships in key sectors such as solid waste management, urban…
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.
15 November 2018
Countries in Europe and East Asia are expanding their high-speed rail (HSR) networks. Station areas served by HSR are emerging as new hubs of economic and cultural activities, thereby affecting the network of service sector industries in the HSR corridor. Over time HSR cities gain functional…