What are the unique reasons why smart cities are not easily penetrating in Japan?

[Ainet Blog] The real question is, do you actually want to live there? What can be done to truly make it a "desired place to live"?

Recently, the concept of smart cities has been increasingly heard about. Large-scale projects are being developed one after another, such as Toyota Motor Corporation's demonstration city "Woven City" in Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and "Kashiwa-no-ha Smart City" in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture. However, in reality, it may be rare to feel the presence of a "smart city" in daily life or to have a sense of aspiration towards it. If it cannot be felt closely, it is difficult to say that "smart city = a desirable place to live" is the current situation. So, how can we make smart cities feel closer and truly become "places we want to live"? To achieve this, it is necessary to confront Japan's unique challenges, which differ from those overseas. [Contents] - The definition of "smart" is changing: The evolution of the smart city concept - Why smart cities are not gaining traction in Japan - Urban development that protects lives: Japanese smart cities may focus on disaster prevention *For more details, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for more information.

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