The study committee recommends requirements to bring out the effects of the opening of the linear line. In the first keynote speech, Professor Emeritus Moriji took the podium and gave an overview of the compilation. The opening of the Linear Central Shinkansen between Tokyo and Nagoya/Osaka will have a significant effect on the surrounding areas. He explained that although the discussion initially focused on the east-west direction, it is necessary to focus on the north-south direction as well. He stated that it is important to enliven the region in order to address population decline and revitalize the Japanese economy. To this end, he set forth three requirements: “incorporate Asian and overseas prosperity,” “form a two-tier wide-area zone,” and “respond to technological innovation. Regarding the first, incorporating overseas prosperity, he refers to transportation convenience and market expansion, sales of local products, and tourism. Citing the example of the “One Village, One Product” movement, which once started a movement but has not been expanded to overseas markets, he suggested starting with processed foods for Asian markets and incorporating direct foreign investment. Second, with the opening of the Linear Shinkansen, cities in the central region, such as Kofu, Matsumoto, and Iida, will become closer to metropolitan areas by being connected to them, which is expected to change lifestyles, such as commuting and living in two areas. The private sector is also expected to move its functions to these cities as disaster prevention centers for the three metropolitan areas. To this end, he suggested that the wide-area region needs to be reevaluated as seen from the intermediate station. Third, it is important to promote the sophistication of information, the accumulation of local industry, and the regional residence of high-level specialists. He explained that the area surrounding the intermediate station has considerable potential in the aviation and transportation industries, as well as corporate research facilities, but that there are many aspects of the area that have not been fully communicated to people in urban areas. He believes that there is still potential for the development of cutting-edge technology in the region by creating innovation in Shinagawa and Nagoya, and by setting up fields for demonstration tests in the vicinity of the intermediate stations. The committee believes that cooperation beyond the borders of local governments is essential for these proposals, and the committee would like to make the following 10 requests to local governments. 10 Expectations from the Study Committee to Local Governments 1. Utilize the fusion of ultrahigh-speed rail and ultrahigh-speed telecommunications!
- a long freeway ramp to the station and new skeletal route development!
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linear and express buses, and MaaS with regional transportation!
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function integration like an airport terminal building and a roadside station!
Souvenirs, restaurants, etc. from the wider region
- support wide-area and diverse functional clusters from the station plaza and station area development!
6G communications capabilities, automated driving, telemedicine bases, educational facilities
- development of disaster prevention bases! Data center, etc.
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wide-area nuclear urban functions!
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cross-province strategies!
Establishment of 3 types of councils: 4 prefectural councils, councils with hinterland regions, and councils with the national government
Long-term strategy: Clarify the items requested to the government and encourage them to do so!
- reorganize from a department in charge of linear transportation to a prefecture-wide strategic department!
Explaining the Roadmap for Creating Regional Core Areas Following the keynote speech, Representative Director Kishii and Specially Appointed Professor Izumi offered their opinions on how the national land structure should be reorganized and how regions should develop in the face of the changes in the regional structure brought about by the opening of the Linear Central Shinkansen Line. Representative Director Kishii explained about land utilization and infrastructure, and stated that the first prerequisite for creating a region like a wide-area core regional zone is that the people living there can live comfortably. Since medical care and education are weak areas compared to urban areas, he said it is desirable to first establish a solid digital infrastructure and then expand the realistic aspects of the region by utilizing the Linear Central Shinkansen Line. In the case of medical care, he suggested using telemedicine to provide remote medical care, and using the linear train for emergencies. As for the ripple effects from the intermediate stations, he said that it is very important to change the regional structure, focusing first of all on the short time connection to the terminal cities of Shinagawa and Nagoya, and from there to enhance the convenience of transit transfers and the construction of high-standard roads. As an example, he explained that the area near Hashimoto, where the Kanagawa Station is planned to be built, is expected to be worth 6-7 million people because of the Ken-O Expressway extending north-south and the railroad, and that something far beyond a government-designated city will spread around the station. In order to realize such a structure, it is important to control the land use around the station and to develop the infrastructure in an integrated manner, and he also mentioned that it is a major issue for the future to develop the area step by step with the cooperation of landowners and residents. Professor Izumi spoke of the importance of implementing specific policies to deal with the ripple effects of the opening of the Linear Central Japan Shinkansen Line, of developing a strong national land structure, and of having backup elements not only on the Pacific Ocean side and the Sea of Japan side but also in the central part of the country. He stated that the Linear Central Shinkansen will connect Tokyo and Osaka in one hour, creating an area unparalleled in the world, with easy access to three cities with a population of 70 million, four international airports, and other facilities. He stated that the National Land Policy Bureau had discussed what kind of synergy effect would be created when that is completed, but the discussion had been abstract, so now that a forum has been created to discuss the issue with a sense of reality, he hopes that the governors of the four prefectures will actively raise their voices. As for transportation connecting the east and west sides of the country, the Tokaido Shinkansen and Tomei Expressway are located on the sea side, but both are in close proximity to each other, which would be a bottleneck in the event of a disaster, and the central part also has the Chuo Expressway but no high-speed railroad. He also cited the example of “Operation “comb’s tooth”, in which a road extending from Tohoku Expressway and National Route 4 to the coast like a “comb’s tooth” was opened as a relief route, because the coastal area suffered devastating damage in the Great East Japan Earthquake. He suggested that a similar backup system could be established by building a road extending from north to south from the Chunaka Station. One of the obstacles to this kind of development is the issue of authority, which is beyond the control of individual cities, towns, and villages, and even prefectures, so it is not expected to go smoothly. Therefore, the committee recommended that a “specific regional revitalization system” be used instead of the conventional local government system, in order to realize policies that transcend barriers. Based on the above recommendations, the committee urged the government to reorganize the national land structure and establish policies to rebuild the Japanese economy through the Linear Shinkansen Line; for the four prefectures, to create a specific program for a wide core regional zone and regional revitalization; for local cities, to develop land use strategies and plans with a time axis in mind; and for the Urban Renaissance Agency, to contribute to urban development based on legal revisions. He also asked the UR Urban Renaissance Agency to take immediate action to contribute to urban development, taking into account the revision of the law.
Governors of Four Prefectures Explain Linear Policies in Detail Governors of the four prefectures where intermediate stations will be installed between Tokyo/Shinagawa and Nagoya also shared their views. First, Governor Kuroiwa explained Kanagawa Prefecture’s efforts. He introduced that Kanagawa Prefecture is focusing on the Kanagawa Robotics Industry Special Zone. Behind this effort, Governor Kuroiwa said that there is a strong sense of crisis as to whether people will descend on the intermediate station called Kanagawa, and that the prefecture and municipalities will work together to promote the development of this area. However, he said that a prerequisite for this is that the linear train line be connected, and he said that he would convey his wish that the government would also join together to make sure that they are involved in this national project. Governor Nagasaki of Yamanashi Prefecture said that he is considering the possibility of establishing an airfield for private jet takeoffs and landings as a new initiative, with a view to connecting the opening of the Trans-Chubu Expressway to Shimizu Port and Shizuoka Airport in Shizuoka Prefecture, and to the Tokaido Shinkansen Line. In terms of attracting people to the area, the company intends to take advantage of its easy accessibility to strengthen its efforts to create a field for demonstration experiments. He also mentioned the concentration of research institutes related to hydrogen fuel cells, research on dementia prevention with universities, and efforts with the national government to address population issues as specific examples. On the tourism front, he said that he would like to establish a Japan office to interact with overseas universities and incorporate international young talent through academics and art. Governor Abe of Nagano Prefecture stated that he and municipalities and economic organizations have formulated the “Linear Valley Concept” and are discussing the development of hardware and the state of the region. Regarding important roads, he said that 85% of the population in the Ina Valley area north of Iida City, where the intermediate station will be built, is being developed with the goal of bringing the area within 90 minutes of Tokyo. Iida City has been designated as a special zone for the aerospace industry, and Shinshu University has established a human resource development center. Iida City also stated that there are not enough institutions of higher education in Iida City, and they would like to use the opening of the linear train line as an opportunity to encourage them to locate in Iida City. In addition, he said that since there is a lot of nature around the new station, he would like to propose the establishment of resort offices and relocation of people to the area. Gifu Governor Furuta first mentioned that 90% of the 55-km section in the prefecture has already begun construction, and although there are some problems with overburden, the project is progressing smoothly. He also said that the Chubu General Rolling Stock Yard will be attached to the region, and that this will be the core of a cluster-like development that will be considered in the future. He explained that Gifu Prefecture has been studying the possibility of integrating the linear rail system and nature for the past nine years, and is currently discussing with Central Japan Railway Company whether a new station building could be constructed in a style that would blend in with the local landscape, which is typical of Gifu Prefecture. The creation of a wide-area core regional zone, which is one of the main themes of the project, is being considered in three phases, starting with the accumulation of hub functions around the station. He explained that they would like to expand the area to the entire prefecture and work in cooperation with the three Hokuriku prefectures and Shiga Prefecture to facilitate transportation exchange. After the governors of the four prefectures gave their explanations, the committee again made recommendations for the expansion of the network that extends beyond the station area, the importance of land acquisition, and the confirmation of horizontal linkages. In particular, the committee stressed the importance of making loud demands to Shinagawa and Nagoya in the area of horizontal linkages.
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