Technological innovation and building a ‘super smart’ society: Japan’s vision of society 5.0

By C. Holroyd. Journal of Asian Public Policy, 2020

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ABSTRACT The Government of Japan is pursuing an ambitious policy programme, Society 5.0, designed to respond to the formidable economic and social challenges facing Japan and the world, capitalize on Japanese technological sophistication and commercialization abilities, and provide a coordinated, forward-looking strategy that could ensure Japan’s leadership in the technological revolution. Society 5.0 is the label attached to a vision of ‘whole of government, business and academia’ plan to integrate new technological systems across various fields to the benefit of humanity. This paper explores the conceptual background, rationale, policies and programmes Japan has enacted in pursuit of this vision.

Subfields: Economics and Econometrics, Management of Technology and Innovation, Political Science and International Relations

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