This book brings together a series of contributions which examine the processes of contemporary city development and urban planning in Japan. A central theme of

During the twentieth century, Japan was transformed from a poor, primarily rural country into one of the world's largest industrial powers and most highly urban

""Describes the emerging use of collaborative scenario planning practices in urban and regional planning, and includes case studies, an overview of digital tool

First Published in 2012. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Over the last fifteen years local citizens' movements have spread rapidly throughout Japan. This volume examines the growth and nature of civil society particip