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The study aims to explore ways to revitalize Japanese cities in a post-growth society by forming city-centered networks.

April 1, 2026Open Access

Individual City-centered Networks for Sustainable Vitalization of Cities in the Post-growth Society: Through a Case Study of Japanese Regional Hub Cities

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Case study reveals sustainable revitalization strategies in Japanese regional hub cities, suggesting new intercity networks are vital.

The study aims to explore ways to revitalize Japanese cities in a post-growth society by forming city-centered networks.
Analyzed demographic trends in Japanese cities since the 1990s.
Examined case studies of regional hub cities: Sapporo, Sendai, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka.
Identified the role of local governments and various actors in network formation.
Fukuoka emerged as a leader in urban vitality, significantly outperforming other cities.
Successful city-centered networks can enhance intercity linkages and sustainability.
Intercity collaborations are crucial for addressing the challenges of a depopulating society.

Hino et al. (2022) studied this question.

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