A master thesis from Aalborg University
Future Scenario of Tokyo - Urban Livability for Foreigners in Tokyo through Mobile Technologies and AR
Author(s)
Term
4. term
Education
Publication year
2024
Submitted on
2024-05-31
Pages
71 pages
Abstract
This research investigates the role of emerging mobile technologies in enhancing urban environments, with a particular emphasis on Tokyo, from the viewpoint of foreign visitors and residents. The primary question it addresses is whether Tokyo can leverage these technologies to improve its hospitality for foreigners, and if so, what a strategically envisioned future Tokyo might look like. The study delves into examples of emerging mobile technologies in global urban settings, and evaluates their impacts, opportunities, and challenges within Tokyo. Additionally, it seeks to understand the long-term perspectives, expectations, and needs of foreigners in Tokyo, aiming to integrate their views into planning and development strategies. The study reveals that currently smartphones are essential for navigation and language translation for foreign visitors. While Tokyo is currently perceived as clean and safe, but also as being strongly crowded with difficulties of navigating complex transportation networks as non-Japanese speakers. Looking to the future, there is an expectation for technologies that improve, especially navigation and communication engagement. In urban context, for the city of Tokyo in 2035, Livable City scenario is seen as the most desirable future, due to its feasibility and the perceptions of the Japanese urban landscape with a highly transit-oriented urban system and adequate green spaces. Moreover, as an example of usage of AR glasses in urban settings in the future, it should meet specific needs in each different setting. Although it is crucial that enhancing user experiences while preserving human interactions. Strategic urban design scenarios include creating AR community spaces as an example. These strategies aim to make urban spaces more inclusive and enjoyable for foreigners. By focusing on these aspects, Tokyo can leverage emerging mobile technologies to become a more comfortable and attractive destination for foreign visitors and residents.
Keywords
Tokyo ; Future Scenario ; Mobile Technology ; Augumented Reality ; Urban Design ; Mobility ; Mobilities ; Japan ; IoT ; Smart City ; Scenario ; Foreigners ; Studying Future ; Human Centered Design ; Urban Development ; Urban Planning ; AR ; Metaverse ; Livability
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