ABSTRACT

Water control is essential to Japan, as more than half of its invested capital is concentrated in elevations under sea level and the majority of the island nation is exceptionally vulnerable to flooding. To avoid potential crisis, the Japanese have developed exceptionally innovative water management practices. Offering the unique perspective of Dut

chapter Chapter 1|16 pages

Introduction

chapter Chapter 2|72 pages

History of urban water in Japan

chapter Chapter 7|16 pages

Development of lowland areas