WHITE PAPER ON LAND, INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORT IN JAPAN, 2005 (Outline)

CONTENTS

Part I: Development of MLIT Administration toward the Establishment of a Safe and Secure Society - Toward Becoming a True "Safety and Security oriented Nation" -

Chapter 1: Status on Safety and Security

[Raising public awareness concerning safety and security] (298kb pdf)
[The high instance of threats to safety and security] (567kb pdf)

Chapter 2: New Issues concerning Safety and Security Posed by Changes in the Structure of Society

[Issues accompanying the declining birthrate and the aging population] (408kb pdf)
[Issues accompanying the weakening of local communities] (248kb pdf)
[Issues accompanying the centralization of populations, traffic, etc., and the incidence of settlement isolation] (831kb pdf)
[Issues accompanying environmental changes related to corporations, the advancement of technology, and other issues] (756kb pdf)
[Issues threatening the safety and security of buildings] (303kb pdf)
[Issues accompanying the expansion and globalization of economic activities] (453kb pdf)
[Issues accompanying the use of hazardous substances] (246kb pdf)
[Issues accompanying the aging of infrastructure] (299kb pdf)

Chapter 3: Direction of MLIT Policy toward the Establishment of a Truly Safe and Secure Society

[Comprehensive implementation of disaster prevention and reduction measures] (863kb pdf)
[Joint efforts in the public and private sectors toward maintaining and improving the safety of transportation] (317kb pdf)
[Promoting policy based on the concept of universal design] (116kb pdf)
[Reinforcing partnerships] (140kb pdf)
[Restoring confidence in the safety and security of buildings] (117kb pdf)
[Promoting the development, implementation, and utilization of technology] (128kb pdf)
[Responding to the risks posed by hazardous substances] (116kb pdf)
[Promoting appropriate maintenance and renewal of infrastructure] (116kb pdf)

Part II: Trends in MLIT Administration

Chapter 1: New MLIT Policies accommodate the Needs of the Times (471kb pdf)

Chapter 2: Making Japan a Tourism-based Country; A beautiful country (461kb pdf)

Chapter 3: Promoting Regional Revitalization and Urban Renaissance (796kb pdf)

Chapter 4: Setting the Stage for an Independent and Vibrant Life (779kb pdf)

Chapter 5: Toward More Competitive Economy and Society (1,961kb pdf)

Chapter 6: Public Safety Management (1,168kb pdf)

Chapter 7: Creating and Conserving a Beautiful and Favorable Environment (2,050kb pdf)

Chapter 8: Promoting Local Diversity (334kb pdf)

Chapter 9: International Partnership and Contribution for the Nation's Sustainable Development (178kb pdf)

Chapter 10: Technical R&D Supporting Public Life in Japan in the Future (272kb pdf)