Date : June 28, 2024
The Future of Japanese Cities: Japan in 2120, Based on a Statistical Prediction Model（Dr. Tomoya Mori, Professor, Institute of Economic Research, Kyoto University）
post date : 2024.06.04
Japan’s population is decreasing at a pace that will make it less than 40 million in 100 years, the same level it was in the 1800s, and many cities will decline, but the population distribution will rapidly shift towards western Japan and new regional frameworks will appear centered around a smaller number of major cities, such as Tokyo and Fukuoka. This is according to the results of a simulation led by Kyoto University Institute of Economics Research Professor Tomoya Mori. In the face of this unprecedented population decline, how will Japanese cities and rural communities change in the future, and can the problems that will emerge be turned into opportunities?
The FPCJ has invited Dr. Tomoya Mori, an expert in urban and regional economics who led this research, to discuss the future of Japanese cities and what Japan will look like in 2120 according to this statistical prediction model. The professor will provide his analysis based on economic theory and the data prediction model, what issues there will be, and how to prepare for the future.
■Please note that you cannot physically attend this briefing, as it will be a Zoom webinar.
■Date: June 28 (Fri), 2024, 15:00-16:30 (Deadline for application: Noon, Thu, June 27)
■Theme: The Future of Japanese Cities: Japan in 2120, Based on a Statistical Prediction Model
■Briefer: Dr. Tomoya Mori, Professor, Institute of Economic Research, Kyoto University
■Language: Japanese, with consecutive English interpretation
As in our standard press briefings, there will be a Q&A session at the end.
*In principle, questions will only be accepted from members of the foreign press.
■Members of the Foreign Press:
Please send any questions for the briefer or topics you are interested in to cp@fpcjpn.or.jp by noon on Friday, June 21.
As there will only be a limited amount of time to ask questions during the briefing, we will collect questions and provide them to the briefer in advance.
■How to Apply: Please refer to the email we sent.
*We will not be accepting applications by email.
*Embassy representatives and FPCJ supporting members may also watch the briefing as observers (admission free).