Society 5.0

This open access book introduces readers to the vision on future cities and urban lives in connection with "e;Society 5.0"e;, which was proposed in the 5th Basic Science and Technology Plan by Japan's national government for a technology-based, human-centered society, emerging from the fourth industrial revolution. The respective chapters summarize the findings and suggestions of joint research projects conducted by H-UTokyo Lab.Through the research collaboration and discussion, this book explores the future urban lives under the concept of Society 5.0 , characterized by the key phrases of data-driven society, knowledge-intensive society, and non-monetary society, and suggests the directionality to which the concept should aim as Japan s technology-led national vision.Written by Hitachi s researchers as well as academics from a wide range of fields, including engineering, economics, psychology and philosophy at The University of Tokyo, the book is a must read for members of the general public interested in urban planning, students, professionals and researchers in engineering and economics.