JAPAN’S SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FORESIGHT SURVEYS: A Historical review and methodological evolution

2026

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This chapter provides a comprehensive historical review of Japan's Science and Technology Foresight Surveys, detailing their methodological evolution and policy impact.

* Traces the development of Japan's large-scale Science and Technology Foresight Surveys from their inception in 1971 to the present.
* Examines the methodological shifts from an expert-centered Delphi approach to a broader framework incorporating societal perspectives and new analytical tools.
* Analyzes the evolving relationship between the foresight surveys and Japanese policymaking, highlighting their role in informing STI policy.

Tags: Japan, Foresight Surveys, Delphi Method, Policy, Methodology

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