- Changes surrounding the Tokyo metropolitan area
I think that it is important to think about the position and its role as the Tokyo metropolis after imagining future changes in Japan and the world. For example, it is assumed that a change far from the change immediately before the eyes as shown below and the like are changed. (Reference: “The 21st century business is like this – a collective of the wisdom of the world” published by December 18 1997 by Rowan Gibson edited by Haruo Shimada, published by Springer-Fairlake Tokyo Co., Ltd., etc.)
[Future Changes]
① The collapse of fundamental premises and mechanisms that have supported the society and people so far (the collapse of seniority, collapse of families’ nuclear family, the collapse of lifetime employment, changes in the division of roles between women and women and the advancement of women’s society, Changes in population composition, etc.)
② Increase of responsibility for inexpensive natural resource costs and natural environment
③ Changes in the quality and values of workers (decreased motivation, less likely to utilize workers who are qualified easily without problems, increased personal freedom)
④ Great competition that springs up among countries around the world (multiplying international relations, liquidating)
These changes range from short-term to long-term, but I think that it is a fundamental matter to fully consider considering the future of international city Tokyo.
- The role of Tokyo in Japan and the world
As an international city Tokyo, it is necessary to respond accurately to the various changes mentioned above and to achieve sustainable development and to promote peace of the world order with the background of high science and technology capabilities of Japan and no religiousity and tolerance spirit of the Japanese It is necessary to contribute to Japan nationwide and the world against maintenance, maintaining the world economy and securing real fairness.
Based on the fact that the Tokyo Olympic Games will be held in 2020, I would like to give the following three points on the role as the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
(1) Roles aimed at mitigating the concentration of concentration in Tokyo 【Role1】
There is no doubt that there has been no doubt that the concentration of Tokyo has definitely contributed to the development of Japan efficiently as a factor supporting Japan’s high growth. On the other hand, however, there are concerns such as abnormal rise in land price, significant government expenses input to urban transportation, acquisition of expensive housing, deterioration of the natural environment, concern for damage caused by floods and sediment-related disasters caused by direct-type earthquakes and abnormal weather I think that negative effects can not be denied. Also, as the concentration of Tokyo’s concentration leads to regional exhaustion, there are situations in which various efforts of regional regeneration are progressing recently. In order to solve such negative effects, it is necessary for Tokyo itself to take measures to avoid the concentration of Tokyo ‘s concentration. The concentration of Tokyo’s concentration is considered to be a factor impeding efficiency improvement for the whole of Japan in the future. First of all, in order to make it possible for workers gathered from each region to work in local areas, each company is aggressive I think that it is necessary to develop an environment that can tackle local relocation of workers.
In the case of a company whose headquarters is located in Tokyo as an example, it is necessary to place substantial production sites (mono, intellectual production, service etc.) in high land prices, even though the headquarters will be located in Tokyo on registration It will be good to arrange personnel for each region. However, it is necessary to have information necessary for management and communication among employees wherever it is, and for that purpose, it is necessary to make a highly developed information communication system all over the country. In order to further develop the movement of introducing telework which began to start at last it should pay more attention to maintain and disseminate this information infrastructure nationwide, and at the end of the year high communication set up by information carriers By realizing substantial reduction of charges and connecting high-speed, large-capacity backbone network with head office and branch offices nationwide, it is possible to realize a situation where it is possible to connect at any time in all situations and communicate via video anticipate that. Currently, I believe it is important to take the initiative from this Tokyo, where many companies concentrate, to take initiatives to build information networks between rural areas. Also, in order to secure a communication network with remote islands, it is necessary to promote the installation of low-cost submarine cables.
(2) The role of building a true international city Tokyo 【Role 2】
I think that the goal to be aimed at by Tokyo that avoided concentration of one pole is “a true international city”. When considering Tokyo in the world, it is necessary to develop facilities and other facilities that can accept foreigners more than ever. This is not to make places such as Chinatown, Korean Town, Champs-Elysées, but to help foreigners understand Japan and Japanese, to make it easier for business and sightseeing to be done while touching Japanese culture It is aimed at aiming to prepare the environment. Specifically, by avoiding the concentration of one pole, it is necessary to gradually recover the environment that makes the site of the old building group green, and reminds me of old Musashino. Meanwhile, it is considered first to support the vacant floor of the remaining building so that it can be provided as a base for Locations of many local companies and overseas companies. In addition, everywhere in the city there are windows of businesses and organizations nationwide, accommodation facilities such as ryokan nationwide including Tokyo, and windows of sightseeing facilities, and it is possible to imagine a landscape where the words of various countries flutter . It is anticipated that foreigners who left the international airport Haneda can stay at ease in the city first and touch the facilities and culture of Japan and the time will come when Tokyo will play a major role as a starting point for new business discoveries and tourism in Japan ing. We also believe it is important to establish a venue for various international conferences and to present the presence to the world as a base for disseminating the contents of discussions on various issues around the world to the world.
(3) Role to protect historical culture and people’s activities in Tokyo and surrounding areas 【Role 3】
Tokyo and its surrounding areas have valuable nature, buildings and people living there. As the nature that Tokyo possesses, Tokyo Bay which is Edo-e, the spirit of a new Takao mountain ranch, and the island group floating in the Pacific Ocean, we think that a strong determination to protect the pride nature in these worlds is necessary. Also, it is the strength of Tokyo that is the historical cityscape that remains in every part of Tokyo and the people who gather there, and it should be cherished not only by the citizens but also by Japanese citizens.
- Measures to be fulfilled by the capital Tokyo
Based on the changes surrounding the Tokyo capital and the role as the capital, it is necessary to recognize today’s challenges Tokyo faces first and to implement various countermeasures centering on necessary building, updating and maintenance of public facilities. The following table shows an example of measures to be implemented as Tokyo along the three roles shown above.
| Measures to be taken by the capital Tokyo | Associated roles |
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① Development of information and telecommunications network Together with information telecommunications carriers and the national and other local governments, they draw action plans for the future information communication networks in Tokyo including Tokyo. |
Role 1 |
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②Promotion of energy conservation of equipment and electric facilities in the city facilities Promotion of energy conservation by adopting LED lighting such as road lighting and adopting DC power feed system in information center equipment. |
Role 1 |
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③ Laying a submarine cable connecting remote islands and mainland Improvement of residents’ services by eliminating information gaps for residents of remote islands and promotion of distance classes and telemedicine. |
Role 1 |
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④Crime deterrence and crime prevention system using CCTV camera Improvement of support system for safe and secure international city Tokyo. |
Role 2、Role 3 |
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⑤Improve earthquake resistance (long cycle fluctuation) and flood countermeasure of city facilities Hard and soft measures to protect the citizens, especially the weak people such as children and the elderly. |
Role 2、Role 3 |
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⑥Utilization of deep underground space for securing electric power supply and information communication immediately after the Tokyo direct-type earthquake In order to protect the function of the capital Tokyo, improvement of reliability of power supply and information communication for important facilities in Tokyo. |
Role 2、Role 3 |
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⑦We aim to purify the water quality of the sea “Tokyo Bay” in the Edo period, and improve the value as a fishery, tourist resources etc. |
Role 2、Role 3 |
- Ripple effect due to implementation of measures
According to the “Pareto’s law” which is mainly used in economics, based on the idea that other topics will be solved naturally by implementing the top three major countermeasures, the measures in the previous section The results of extracting the expected ripple effect by carrying out the following are as shown below..
| Measures |
Ripple effect etc. |
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Mitigation of Tokyo centralized concentration |
① Elimination of commuting rush ② Elimination of problem of people who are unable to return home in case of disaster ③ Development of a balanced area (resolution of depopulation problem) ④ Mitigation of traffic congestion (Enrichment of bicycle path) ⑤ Eliminate housing problems (reduce the burden of residential expenses) ⑥ Realization of a comfortable housing environment |
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Building a true international city Tokyo |
① Acquire presence in the world as the center of discussion on international issues ② Promotion of international contribution measures based on utilization of excellent science and technology of Japan and stabilization of the world ③ Promotion of global human rights protection (People’s salvation from authoritarian) |
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Protecting and cultivating historical culture and people’s activities |
① Industry development centering on the expansion of tourists from oversea and sightseeing ② Improve Japan’s image in the international community |