TTLV: Construction and renovation of the drainage system in Tokyo during the period of high economic growth (1953 – 1973)

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS

1. Student's full name:Ngo Thi Thanh Dao2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: November 12, 1981

4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Decision No. 5626/QD-XHNV dated December 29, 2023, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, recognizing the student.

6. Changes in the training process: None

7. Thesis title: Construction and renovation of the drainage system in Tokyo during the period of high economic growth (1953 – 1973)

8. Major: Japanese Studies Code: 8310613

9. Scientific supervisor: Dr. Vo Minh VuDepartment of Oriental Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

10. Summary of the thesis results:

The thesis "Construction and Renovation of the Drainage System in Tokyo during the Period of High Economic Growth (1953-1973)" focuses on the period from 1953 to 1973. The study examines the urbanization process and the impact of high economic growth on Tokyo's drainage system, clarifying the reasons why Japan needed to construct and renovate its drainage system during this period of high economic growth.

The thesis also analyzes the legal basis for the formation of the drainage system plan, as well as examining the process of implementing the construction and renovation of the drainage system in Tokyo.

Besides analyzing the mechanisms and processes of drainage system renovation, the thesis evaluates the achievements of the new drainage system in addressing pressing social issues, thereby identifying remaining problems. The main results of the thesis are presented in three chapters as follows:

Chapter 1: Presents concepts, provides a general overview of high economic growth and its impact on major cities and Tokyo, the urgency of improving the drainage system, and the state of Tokyo's drainage system before 1953.

Chapter 2: This chapter presents a survey of the legal basis and planning for the construction of drainage systems, and analyzes the implementation process of wastewater treatment system renovation and river canalization projects in Tokyo during a period of high economic growth.

Chapter 3 focuses on analyzing technological innovations in construction and management, evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of renovating Tokyo's drainage system during its period of high economic growth. Based on this, Chapter 3 analyzes the practical significance of this system in addressing Tokyo's social problems at that time, as well as some lessons for developing a modern Tokyo drainage system today.

11. Practical applications:

The research findings of this project are not only academically valuable but also have high practical application value. The achievements of Tokyo's drainage system during its period of high economic growth served as an important foundation for the development of Japan's modern drainage system, one of the best in the world today. It not only improved public health, living environment, and river water quality, but also contributed to disaster prevention, especially flooding. More importantly, this achievement helped stabilize people's lives and supported the socio-economic development of Tokyo and Japan in general, laying the groundwork for the modernization of the drainage system in the next phase. The experiences in building and renovating Tokyo's drainage system during its period of high economic growth are valuable lessons for countries undergoing modernization, including Vietnam, when shaping strategies for sustainable urban infrastructure development in the present and future.

12. Future research directions:

 Based on the results of the thesis "Construction and Improvement of the Drainage System in Tokyo during the Period of High Economic Growth (1953-1973)", the author may conduct other studies in the future such as "Tokyo urban planning, development of drainage systems in the current phase."

13. Published works related to the project: Are not

INFORMATION REGARDING MASTER'S THESIS

1. Student's full name: Ngo Thi Thanh Dao 2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: November 12, 1981

4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Decision on Recognition of Students: No. 5410/2023/QD-XHNV dated December 21, 2023, by the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in the training process: None

7. Thesis title: “Construction and Improvement of Drainage Systems in Tokyo during The period of high economic growth (1953 – 1973)”

8. Major: Japanese studies; Code: 8310613

9. Scientific instructor: Ph.D. Vo MinhVu -Faculty of Oriental Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University(VNU), Hanoi

10. Summary of the results of the thesis:

The thesis titled “Construction and Improvement of Drainage Systems in Tokyo during The period of high economic growth (1953 – 1973)” focuses on the period from 1953 to 1973. The study examines the process of urbanization and the impact of rapid economic growth on Tokyo's drainage system, clarifying the reasons why Japan found it necessary to build and improve its drainage system during the period of high economic growth.

The thesis also analyzes the legal foundations that shaped the planning of the drainage system, as well as examines the process of constructing and renovating the drainage system in Tokyo.

In addition to analyzing the mechanisms and processes of the drainage system's renovation, the thesis evaluates the achievements of the new drainage system in addressing urgent social issues, thereby identifying the remaining problems. The main findings of the study were structured across three chapters as follows:

Chapter 1: Presents key concepts and provides an overview of the period of high economic growth, as well as its impact on major cities and Tokyo, the necessity of renovating the drainage system, and the conditions of Tokyo's drainage system before 1953.

Chapter 2: Examines the legal foundations and planning for constructing the drainage system, analyzing the implementation of wastewater treatment renovation projects and the culverting of rivers and canals in Tokyo during the period of high economic growth.

Chapter 3: Focuses on analyzing technological innovations in construction and management, assessing the advantages and disadvantages of Tokyo's drainage system renovation during the period of high economic growth. On this basis, the chapter examines the practical significance of the system in addressing Tokyo's social issues at that time, as well as the lessons it offers for the development of Tokyo's modern drainage system today.

11. Practical applicability:

The findings of this research not only hold academic significance but also possess high practical applicability. The achievements of Tokyo's drainage system during the period of high economic growth served as an important foundation for the development of Japan's world-leading modern drainage system today. These accomplishments not only improved public health, enhanced living environments, and increased river water quality, but also contributed to disaster prevention—especially flood control. More importantly, they helped stabilize people's lives and support the socio-economic development of both Tokyo and Japan as a whole, laying the groundwork for further modernization of the drainage system in subsequent periods. It can be seen that the experiences gained from the construction and renovation of Tokyo's drainage system during the period of high economic growth provide valuable lessons for countries currently undergoing modernization—such as Vietnam—in shaping strategies for sustainable urban infrastructure development now and in the.

12. Further research directions

Based on the findings of the thesis “Construction and Improvement of Drainage Systems in Tokyo during The period of high economic growth (1953 – 1973” potential research topics include: “Urban Planning in Tokyo: Development of the Drainage System in the Present Period”, among others.

13. Thesis-related publications:None