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【Book chapters (Selected)】

【Peer-reviewed Articles (Selected)】

  • Hara K, Miura I, Suzuki M, Tanaka T, Assessing Future Potentiality of Technologies from the Perspective of “Imaginary Future Generations”– a Case Study of Hydrothermal Technology, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 202, 123289, 2024 (Press released)
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2024.123289
  • Hara K, Nomaguchi Y, Fukutomi S, Kuroda M, Fujita K, Kawai Y, Fujita M, Kobashi T, Policy Design by “Imaginary Future Generations” with Systems Thinking - a Practice by Kyoto City towards Decarbonization in 2050, Futures, 154, 103272, 2023
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.futures.2023.103272
  • Fujita K, Kurashiki T, Hara K, Ikeda J, Nakamura T, Analysis of the Effects of Adopting "Imaginary Future Generations" on the Design of Technology Development and Business Proposal - Case Study of Workshop at a Plating Processing Company, Proceedings of EcoDesign 2023, 955-962, 2023
  • Hara K, Kuroda M, Nomaguchi Y, How does Research and Development (R&D) Strategy Shift by Adopting Imaginary Future Generations? - Insights from Future Design Practice in a Water Engineering Company, Futures, 152, 103221, 2023
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.futures.2023.103221
  • Hara K, Miura I, Suzuki M, Tanaka T, Designing Research Strategy and Technology Innovation for Sustainability by Adopting “Imaginary Future Generations”—a Case Study using Metallurgy, Futures and Foresight Science, 5(3-4), e163, 2023
    https://doi.org/10.1002/ffo2.163
  • Hara K, Naya M, Kitakaji Y, Kuroda M, Nomaguchi Y, Changes in Perception and the Effects of Personal Attributes in Decision-making as Imaginary Future Generations – Evidence from Participatory Environmental Planning, Sustainability Science, 18, 2453–2467, 2023
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s11625-023-01376-3
  • Nomaguchi Y, Senoo R, Fukutomi S, Hara K, Fujita K, Utilization method and effect evaluation of systems thinking in Future Design: Comparative analysis of policy-making workshops in local governments, International Journal of Automation Technology, 17(2), 183-193, 2023
    https://doi.org/10.20965/ijat.2023.p0183
  • Fujita K, Tanahara W, Kurashiki T, Hara K, Ikeda J, Nakamura K, A Study on the Effectiveness of Workshops for Proposition of Sustainable Business Based on Future Design, Proceedings of the Japan Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability 2023, 301-307 (In Japanese)
    https://doi.org/10.60316/jcossar.10.0_301
  • Hosomi T, Kondo G, Wakamoto K, Hara K, Kurashiki T, Analysis of the effectiveness of adopting Future Design on new business proposals from the perspective of future generations - A case study of a company, The Journal of Science Policy and Research Management, 2023, 38(1), 113-129 (In Japanese)
    https://doi.org/10.20801/jsrpim.38.1_113
  • Tasaki T, Kameyama Y, Masui T, Takahashi K, Tsurumi T, Hara K, Hotta Y, Koide R, Evolution of Sustainability Science in the Era of the Anthropocene, Environmental Science, 36（2),53-82, 2023 (In Japanese)
    https://doi.org/10.11353/sesj.36.53
  • Hosomi T, Kondo G, Wakamoto K, Hara K, Kurashiki T, Proposal of a Method for Searching Latent Needs in the Food Field based on Future Design, The Journal of Science Policy and Research Management, 37 (1), 63-77, 2022 (In Japanese)
    https://doi.org/10.20801/jsrpim.37.1_63
  • Hiromitsu T, Kitakaji Y, Hara K and Saijo T, What do people say when they become “future people”? ―Positioning Imaginary Future Generations (IFGs) in general rules for good decision making, Sustainability, 13(12), 6631, 2021
    https://doi.org/10.3390/su13126631
  • Hara K, Kitakaji Y, Sugino H, Yoshioka R, Takeda H, Hizen Y and Saijo T, Effects of Experiencing the Role of Imaginary Future Generations in Decision-Making - a Case Study of Participatory Deliberation in a Japanese Town, Sustainability Science, 16(3), 1001-1016, 2021
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s11625-021-00918-x
  • Kuroda M, Uwasu M, Bui X.T, Nguyen P.D and Hara K, Shifting the Perception of Water Environment Problems by Introducing “Imaginary Future Generations - Evidence from participatory workshop in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Futures, 126, 102671, 2021
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.futures.2020.102671
  • Peter Hoffmann, Yutaka Nomaguchi, Keishiro Hara, Kana Sawai, Ingenuin Gasser, Myriam Albrecht, Benjamin Bechtel, Jana Fischereit, Kikuo Fujita, Philine Gaffron, Markus Quante, Jürgen Scheffran, K. Heinke Schlünzen and Malte von Szombathely, Multi-Domain Design Structure Matrix approach applied to Urban System Modeling, Urban Science, 4(2), 28, 2020
    https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci4020028
  • Kobashi T, Yoshida T, Yamagata Y, Naito K, Pfenninger S, Say K, Takeda Y, Ahl A, Yarime M, and Hara K, On the Potential of “Photovoltaics + Electric vehicles” for Deep Decarbonization of Kyoto’s Power Systems: Techno-Economic-Social Considerations," Applied Energy, 275, 115419, 2020
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.115419
  • Uwasu M, Kishita Y, Hara K and Nomaguchi Y, Citizen-participatory Scenario Design Methodology with Future Design Approach: A Case Study of Visioning for Low-Carbon Society in Suita City, Japan, Sustainability, 12(11), 4746, 2020
    https://doi.org/10.3390/su12114746
  • Hara K, Yoshioka R., Kuroda M, Kurimoto S and Saijo T, Reconciling intergenerational conflicts with imaginary future generations - Evidence from a participatory deliberation practice in a municipality in Japan, Sustainability Science, 14(6), 1605-1619, 2019
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s11625-019-00684-x
  • Tateyama Y, Kurasawa K, Hirayama M, Kurashiki T and Hara K, Analysis of Future Design Workshop on Disaster Prevention from the Perspective of Time Orientation, Engineering Education, 67(3), 3_14-3_20 (In Japanese)
  • Tateyama Y, Kurasawa K, Hirayama M, Kurashiki T and Hara K, Risk Communication Based on Future Design, Journal of the Society of Materials Science, Japan, 68 (3), 265-270, 2019 (In Japanese)
  • Kuroda M, Hara K, Takekawa M, Uwasu M and Ike M, Historical Trends of Academic Research on the Water Environment in Japan: Evidence from the Academic Literature in the Past 50 Years, Water, 10 (10), 1456, 2018
    https://doi.org/10.3390/w10101456
  • Kishita Y, Uwasu M, Hara K, Kuroda M, Takeda H, Umeda Y and Shimoda Y, Toward designing sustainability education programs: a survey of master’s programs through semi-structured interviews, Sustainability Science, 13 (4), 953-972, 2018
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s11625-018-0546-5
  • Tamura M, Onuki M, Sekiyama M, Hara K, Uwasu M, Tsuji N, Ishimura G, Tanaka N, Mori A and Mino T, Developing joint educational programs in sustainability science across different universities - a case study from Japan, Sustainability Science, 13 (3), 849-860, 2018
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s11625-017-0503-8
  • Han J, Liang H, Hara K, Uwasu M and Dong L, Quality of life in China's largest city, Shanghai: A 20-year subjective and objective composite assessment, Journal of Cleaner Production, 173, 135-142, 2018
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.10.097
  • Nomaguchi Y, Tanaka H, Sakakibara A, Fujita K, Kishita Y, Hara K and Uwasu M, Integrated planning of low-voltage power grids and subsidies toward a distributed generation system - Case study of the diffusion of photovoltaics in a Japanese dormitory town, Energy, 140 (1), 779-793, 2017
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2017.08.114
  • Hara K, Sustainability trend in China and prospects of assessment methodology, Sustainability Science, 12 (6), 887-890, 2017
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s11625-017-0496-3
  • Kumazawa T, Hara K, Endo A and Taniguchi M, Supporting collaboration in interdisciplinary research of water–energy–food nexus by means of ontology engineering, Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies, 11, 31-43, 2017
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrh.2015.11.021
  • Tsuda K, Uwasu M, Hara K and Fuchigami Y, Approaches to induce behavioral changes with respect to electricity consumption, Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences, 7 (1), 30-38, 2017
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s13412-016-0396-3
  • Nomaguchi Y, Kawakami K, Fujita K, Kishita Y, Hara K and Uwasu M, Robust Design of System of Systems Using Uncertainty Assessment Based on Lattice Point Approach: Case Study of Distributed Generation System Design in a Japanese Dormitory Town, International Journal of Automation Technology, 10 (5), 678-689, 2016
    https://www.fujipress.jp/ijat/au/ijate001000050678/
  • Fuchigami Y, Hara K, Uwasu M and Kurimoto S, Analysis of the Mechanism Hindering Sustainable Forestry Operations: A Case Study of Japanese Forest Management, Forests, 7 (8), 182, 2016
    https://doi.org/10.3390/f7080182
  • Hara K, Kuroda K, Yabar H, Kimura M and Uwasu M, Historical development of wastewater and sewage sludge treatment technologies in Japan - An analysis of patent data from the past 50 years, Environmental Development, 19, 59-69, 2016
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envdev.2016.05.001
  • Kishita Y, Ohishi Y, Uwasu M, Kuroda M, Takeda H and Hara K, Evaluating the life cycle CO2 emissions and costs of thermoelectric generators for passenger automobiles - a scenario analysis, Journal of Cleaner Production, 126, 607-619, 2016
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.02.121
  • Hara K, Kumazawa T, Kimura M and Tsuda K, Participatory approach in vision setting: emerging initiatives in local municipalities in Japan, Sustainability Science, 11 (3), 493-503, 2016
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s11625-015-0347-z
  • Fuchigami Y, Hara K, Uwasu M, Kita T and Kurimoto S, Analysis of effect on CO2 emission reduction and cost estimation for the use of Bio-coke: a case study of Osaka, Japan, Journal of Wood Science, 62 (1), 93-100, 2016
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s10086-015-1515-6
  • Kishita Y, Hara K, Uwasu M and Umeda Y, Research needs and challenges faced in supporting scenario design in sustainability science: a literature review, Sustainability Science, 11 (2), 331-347, 2016
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s11625-015-0340-6
  • Suzuki M, Ikeda K, Kusago T, Hara K, Uwasu M and Tyunina O, Analysis of Citizen’s Priorities over Sustainable Development Goals in Japan: Evidence from a Questionnaire Survey, Global Environmental Research, 19 (2), 155-164, 2015
    19_2-4.pdf
  • Hara K, Uwasu M, Kishita Y and Takeda H, Determinant factors of residential consumption and perception of energy conservation: Time-series analysis by large-scale questionnaire in Suita, Japan, Energy Policy, 87, 240-249, 2015
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2015.09.016
  • Uwasu M, Hara K and Kobayashi H, Analysis of Energy Consumption Patterns and Climate Effects Using Panel Data, International Journal of Automation Technology, 8 (5), 626-633, 2014
    https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/ijat/8/5/8_626/_article/-char/ja/
  • Uwasu M, Hara K and Yabar H, World Cement Production and Environmental Implications, Environmental Development, 10, 36-47, 2014
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envdev.2014.02.005
  • Tsuda K., Low B.H, Takahashi H, Hara K, Uwasu M and Umeda Y, Potential accounting of regional biomass resource circulations in Japan: A prospective on regional rural-urban partnerships, Environmental Development, 9, 24-42, 2014
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envdev.2013.11.002
  • Kumazawa T, Kozaki K, Matsui T, Saito O, Ohta M, Hara K, Uwasu M., Kimura M and Mizoguchi R, Initial design process of the sustainability science ontology for knowledge-sharing to support co-deliberation, Sustainability Science, 9 (2), 173-192, 2014
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s11625-013-0202-z
  • Hara K, Uwasu M, Kurimoto S, Yamanaka S, Umeda Y and Shimoda Y, Mapping research activities and technologies for sustainability and environmental studies - a case study at university level, Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences, 3 (1), 42-48, 2013
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s13412-012-0099-3
  • Tsuda K, Hara K and Uwasu M, Prospects and Challenges for Disseminating Life Cycle Thinking towards Environmental Conscious Behaviors in Daily Lives, Sustainability, 5 (1), 123-135, 2013
    https://doi.org/10.3390/su5010123
  • Uwasu M, Naito T, Yabar H and Hara K, Assessment of Japanese recycling policies for home electric appliance: Cost-effectiveness analysis and socioeconomic and technological implications, Environmental Development, 6, 21-33, 2013
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envdev.2012.11.012
  • Yabar H, Uwasu M and Hara K, Tracking environmental innovations and policy regulations in Japan: case studies on dioxin emissions and electric home appliances recycling, Journal of Cleaner Production, 44, 152-158, 2013
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.10.045
  • Hara K, Uwasu M, Kobayashi H, Kurimoto S, Yamanaka S, Shimoda Y and Umeda Y, Enhancing Meso Level Research in Sustainability Science - Challenges and Research Needs, Sustainability, 4 (8), 1833-1847, 2012
    https://doi.org/10.3390/su4081833
  • Kumazawa, T., Uwasu, M, Hara, K., Kimura, M and Saito, O,Designing collaborative approach among experts in an interdisciplinary research project – case study on Sustainability Science, Papers on Environmental Information Science, 26,165-170 (In Japanese), 2012
  • Yabar H, Hara K and Uwasu M, Comparative assessment of the co-evolution of environmental indicator systems in Japan and China, Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 61, 43-51, 2012
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2011.12.012
  • Uwasu M, Hara K, Yabar H and Zhang H, Analysis of Energy Productivity and Determinant Factors: A Case Study of China’s Provinces, Journal of Sustainable Development, 5 (6), 1-9, 2012
    http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/jsd/article/view/17148
  • Hara K and Yabar H, Historical evolution and development of waste management and recycling systems - analysis of Japan's experiences, Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences, 2 (4), 296-307, 2012
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s13412-012-0094-8
  • Zhang H, Uwasu M, Hara K and Yabar H, Sustainable Urban Development and Land Use Change - A Case Study of the Yangtze River Delta in China, Sustainability, 3 (7), 1074-1089, 2011
    https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/3/7/1074
  • Hara K, Yabar H, Uwasu M and Zhang H, Energy intensity trends and scenarios for China’s industrial sectors: a regional case study, Sustainability Science, 6 (2), 123-134, 2011
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s11625-010-0125-x
  • Zhang H, Uwasu M, Hara K and Yabar H, Land Use Change Patterns and Sustainable Urban Development in China, Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, 9 (1), 131-138, 2010
    https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jaabe/9/1/9_1_131/_pdf
  • Zhang H, Hara K, Yabar H, Yamaguchi Y, Uwasu M and Morioka T, Comparative analysis of socio-economic and environmental performances for Chinese EIPs: case studies in Baotou, Suzhou, and Shanghai, Sustainability Science, 4 (2), 263-279, 2009
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s11625-009-0078-0
  • Uwasu M, Yabar H, Hara K, Shimoda Y and Saijo T, Educational initiative of Osaka University in sustainability science: mobilizing science and technology towards sustainability, Sustainability Science, 4, 45-53, 2009
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s11625-009-0066-4
  • Hara K, Uwasu M, Yabar H and Zhang H, Sustainability assessment with time-series scores: a case study of Chinese provinces, Sustainability Science, 4, 81-97, 2009
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s11625-008-0061-1
  • Yabar H, Hara K, Uwasu M, Yamaguchi Y, Zhang H and Morioka T, Integrated resource management towards a sustainable Asia: policy and strategy evolution in Japan and China, International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management, 11 (4), 239-256, 2009
    http://www.inderscience.com/offer.php?id=27609
  • Yabar H, Hara K, and Zhang H, Impacts of Environmental Policy on Technology Innovation: The Case of Japan, Papers on Environmental Information Science, 22, 37-42, 2008
    https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/ceispapers/ceis22/0/ceis22_0_37/_pdf/-char/en
  • Zhang H, Uwasu M, Hara K, Yabar H, Yamaguchi Y and Murayama T, Analysis of Land use Changes and Environmental Loads during Urbanization in China, Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, 7 (1), 109-115, 2008
    https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jaabe/7/1/7_1_109/_pdf/-char/ja
  • Hara K and Mino T, Environmental assessment of sewage sludge recycling options and treatment processes in Tokyo, Waste Management, 28 (12), 2645-2652, 2008
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2008.02.020
  • Hara K, Groundwater Contamination and Quality Management Policy in Asia, International Review for Environmental Strategies, 6 (2), 291-306, 2006
  • Hara K, Sato H and Mino T, Analysis of Energy Consumption in Sludge Treatment and Recycling Processes in the Tokyo Area, Environmental Systems Research, 30, 371-378, Japan Society of Civil Engineers (in Japanese), 2002

【Working Papers/Conference Proceedings Papers (Selected)】

  • Iwasaki Y, Kobashi T, Fuchigami Y, Hara K, Future Scenarios and Assessment of Gradual Diffusion of Renewable Energy Technologies towards 2050: Case Study of a Japanese Municipality, SSRN (preprint), 2023
    http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4674824
  • Hara K, Arai T, Liao Z, Ifuku N, Suzuki M, Designing Research and Development Strategies for Sustainable Supply Systems of Rare Metals from the Perspective of “Imaginary Future Generations”– A Participatory Deliberation Experiment, SSRN (preprint), 2023
    http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4656146
  • Gaper E, Hara K, Lasting Effects of Future Design Practices and their Potential Application in the US Building Industry, SSRN (preprint), 2023
    http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4656103
  • Hara K, Fuchigami Y, Arai T, Nomaguchi Y, Compatible Effects of Adopting Imaginary Future Generations and Systems Thinking in Exploring Future Challenges - Evidence from a Deliberation Experiment, SSRN (preprint), 2023
    http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4445215
  • Hara K, Fuchigami Y, Nomaguchi Y, Kurashiki T, Eguchi M, Evaluation Criteria for R&D adopting “Imaginary Future Generations”— a Deliberation Experiment in an Engineering Company, SSRN (preprint), 2023
    http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4445344
  • Hara K, Naya M, Kitakaji Y, Kuroda M and Nomaguchi Y, Changes in Perception and the Effects of Personal Attributes in Decision-making as Imaginary Future Generations: Evidence from participatory environmental planning, RIETI Discussion Paper Series, 22-E-045, 2022
    https://www.rieti.go.jp/jp/publications/dp/22e045.pdf
  • Hara K, Nomaguchi Y, Fukutomi S, Kuroda M, Fujita K, Kawai Y, Fujita M and Kobashi T, Policy Design by “Imaginary Future Generations” with Systems Thinking – a Practice by Kyoto City towards Decarbonization in 2050, SRRN (preprint), 2022
    http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4110047
  • Hara K, Miura I, Suzuki M and Tanaka T, Assessing Future Potentiality of Technology Seeds from the Perspective of “Imaginary Future Generations” – a Case Study of Hydrothermal Technology, SRRN (preprint), 2022
    http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4156316
  • Hara K, Miura I, Suzuki M and Tanaka T, Designing Research Strategy and Technology Innovation for Sustainability by Adopting “Imaginary Future Generations”—A Case Study Using Metallurgy, SRRN (preprint), 2022
    http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4156175
  • Hara K, Kuroda M, Nomaguchi Y, How Does Research and Development (R&D) Strategy Shift by Adopting Imaginary Future Generations? - Evidence from Future Design Practice in a Water Engineering Company, SRRN (preprint),2022
    http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4152179
  • Peter Hoffmann, Yutaka Nomaguchi, Sabine Fritz, Jürgen Scheffran, Keishiro Hara (2023) Integrating future design into the development of model-based climate services for future urban planning, Proceedings of EcoDesign 2023 International Symposium, pp.950-954
  • Uwasu M, Kuroda M, Fuchigami Y, Hara K (2023) Time framing and SDGs: can imaginary future generations alter people's perception and attitude? Proceedings of EcoDesign 2023 International Symposium, pp.944-949
  • Hara K, Arai T, Liao Z, Ifuku N, Suzuki M (2023) Designing Research Strategies for Sustainable Supply Systems of Metals from the Perspective of“Imaginary Future Generations”- a Participatory Deliberation Experiment, Proceedings of EcoDesign 2023 International Symposium, pp. 963-968
  • Hara K (2021) Future Design and Socio-technical Innovation,Proceedings of EcoDesign 2021
  • Uwasu M, Hara K, Kuroda M, Han J (2021) Assessing the spatiotemporal dynamics of environmental sustainability in China, Proceedings of EcoDesign 2021
  • Nomaguchi Y, Senoo R, Fukutomi S, Hara K, Kikuo Fujita (2021) Utilization method and effect evaluation of systems thinking in Future Design workshops-Case studies of policy-making workshops in local governments, Proceedings of EcoDesign 2021
  • Hara K (2019) Practices of Future Design in Pursuit of Sustainability – Case Studies in local Municipalities in Japan, Proceedings of EcoDesign 2019, pp.49-51, Yokohama
  • Uwasu M, Kishita Y, Nomaguchi Y and Hara K (2019) Combining Future Design and Scenario Design Methodology: A Case, Proceedings of EcoDesign 2019, pp.20-25, Yokohama
  • Kuroda M, Uwasu M and Hara K (2019) Effects of Time Framing on the Perception of Water Environmental Problems – Evidence from Future Design Workshop in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Proceedings of EcoDesign 2019, pp.43-48, Yokohama
  • Yabar H, Uwasu M and Hara K (2018) Exploring the Dissemination Mechanisms of Environmental Innovations across Developing Nations: The Role of Innovative Performance and Absorptive Capacity, Ecobalance 2018, Oct 9-12, Tokyo
  • Hara, K (2018) Creating imaginary future generations for reconciling intergenerational conflicts – Evidence from participatory deliberation practices, World Social Science Forum 2018, Fukuoka, Sep 25-28
  • Michikawa, T., Moriwaki, K., Yabuki, N., Fukuda, T., Hara, K and Kurimoto, S (2015) Automatic extraction of roadside trees from MMS data using minimum spanning tree, The 9th International Symposium on Mobile Mapping Technology (MMT 2015), Dec 9-11, Sydney
  • Hara, K., Yoshioka, T., Kuroda, M., Kurimoto, S and Saijo, T (2015) Participatory deliberation for future design by creating imaginary future generations – Evidence from an experimental workshop in Yahaba Town, Iwate, Japan, Proceedings of EcoDesign 2015, pp. 72-74, Tokyo, Dec 2-4
  • Hara, K., Saijo, T., Kurimoto, S., Kishita, Y., Uwasu, M and Fuchigami, Y (2015) Will people’s perceptions and judgements change in view of future generations? – Evidence from a questionnaire survey, Proceedings of EcoDesign 2015, pp. 105-107, Tokyo, Dec 2-4
  • Yabar, H., Uwasu, M and Hara, K (2015) The Promotion and Diffusion of Environmental Innovations:Streamlining the Dissemination Mechanisms, Proceedings of EcoDesign 2015, pp. 198-201, Tokyo, Dec 2-4
  • Nomaguchi,Y., Kawakami, K., Fujita, K., Kishita, Y., Hara, K., Uwasu, M (2015) Study on “System of Systems” Design Method with Uncertainty Assessment based on Robust Optimality - Case Study of Distributed Energy System Design in Mishima Area, Osaka, Proceedings of EcoDesign 2015, pp. 85-90, Tokyo, Dec 2-4
  • Uwasu, M., Kishita, Y., Hara, K., Shen, J., Kuroda, M., Takeda, H and Saijo, T (2015) Future design - How to create future generations in visioning? , Proceedings of EcoDesign 2015, pp. 67-71, Tokyo, Dec 2-4
  • Suzuki, M., Kusago, T., Ikeda, K., Hara, K., Uwasu, M and Tyunina, O (2015) Identification of Key Sustainable Development Goals and Indicators: Results of a Questionnaire Survey Conducted in the US, Japan and Thailand, Global Cleaner Production & Sustainable Consumption Conference (Nov 1- 4, 2015) Barcelona, Spain
  • Kuroda, M., Hara, K., Takekawa, M., Uwasu, M and Ike, M (2015) Historical trends of water-related research and technologies over the past 50 years in Japan, The 6th IWA-ASPIRE Conference and Exhibition, Beijing, China, 20 – 24 September, 2015
  • Suzuki, M., Kusago, T., Ikeda, K., Hara, K., Uwasu, M and Tyunina, O (2015) What Are the Citizens’ Priorities over Sustainable Development Goals in Thailand? : Evidence from a Questionnaire Survey, Proceedings of Sustainable Development Conference 2015, 18 pages, (July 5 – 7, 2015) Bangkok, Thailand
  • Kumazawa T, Matsui T, Hara K and Kurimoto S (2015) Collaborative approach to assessment of social-ecological systems based on ontology engineering, 15th Biannual Global Conference, International Association for the Study of the Commons, 25 pages, Alberta, Canada, May 25-29
  • Tsuda, K., Makino, H., Hara, K and Uwasu, M (2014) Potential Self Supply of Local Resources towards Regional Sustainability: Case Study of Shinjo Village in Okayama prefecture, Japan, Proc. of EcoBalance 2014, P-039, Tsukuba, Japan, Oct 27-30
  • Fuchigami, Y., Hara, K., Kita, T., Uwasu, M and Kurimoto, S (2014) Analysis of environmental loads and benefits of a Bio-coke production factory: a case study in Osaka, Proc. of EcoBalance 2014, P-088, Tsukuba, Japan, Oct 27-30
  • Kishita, Y., Ohishi, Y., Uwasu, M., Kuroda, M., Takeda, H and Hara, K (2014) Evaluating the Greenhouse Gas Emissions and the Life Cycle Cost of Thermoelectric Generators for Passenger Automobiles, Proc. of EcoBalance 2014, P-082, Tsukuba, Japan, Oct 27-30
  • Kuroda, M., Takekawa, M., Hara, K, Uwasu, M and Ike, M (2014) Analysis of historical trends of water research and technologies in Japan since 1960's, The IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition, Lisbon, Sep 21- 26
  • Hara, K., Kumazawa, T., Tsuda, K and Kimura, M (2014) Managing regional natural resources in the context of rural-urban partnerships – Case studies of local areas in Japan, Asian Rural Sociology Ⅴ (Vo.1), pp. pp.85-90, 5th International Conference of the Asian Rural Sociological Association (ARSA), Vientiane, Sep 2-5
  • Fuchigami, Y., Kurimoto, S., Uwasu, M and Hara, K (2014) Transition in the role of forestry in the local community: a case of Nakahata in Osaka, Japan, Asian Rural Sociology Ⅴ (Vo.1), pp. 154-160, 5th International Conference of the Asian Rural Sociological Association (ARSA), Vientiane, Sep 2-5
  • Kishita, Y., Ohishi, Y., Uwasu, M., Kuroda, M., Takeda, H and Hara, K (2014) Assessing the greenhouse gas emissions and cost of thermoelectric generators for passenger automobiles – a life cycle perspective, Proceedings of the ASME 2014 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE 2014, 19th Design for Manufacturing and the Life Cycle Conference (DFMLC), DETC2014-34483, (2014), 9 pages. New York, Aug 17-20
  • Uwasu, M., Han Ji., Hara, K (2014) Analyzing subjective wellbeing and its determinants: a case study in Shanghai, ISEE(International Society for Ecological Economics) conference 2014, pp. 412, Aug 13-15, Reykjavik, Iceland
  • Suzuki, M., Kusago, T., Hara, K., Ikeda, K., Uwasu, M and Kanie, N (2014) Conducting a Survey on Citizen’s Views and Priorities over Sustainable Development Issues and Agenda for the post-MDGs era, Side event of the Nexus 2014: Water, Food, Climate and Energy Conference, March 3-7
  • Hara, K., Kimura, M., Kumazawa, T., Kuroda, M and Uwasu, M (2013) Historical Trends of Research on “Sound Material-Cycle Society” in Japan – Evidences from a Database, Proceedings of Ecodesign2013, O-P-6 (6 pages), Jeju, Korea, Dec 4-6
  • Hara, K., Takeda, H., Uwasu, M and Kishita, Y (2013) Public perceptions and behavioral patterns of energy savings – a randomized household survey in Suita city, Japan, Proceedings of Ecodesign2013, O-C-7 (4pages), Jeju, Korea, Dec 4-6
  • Fuchigami, Y., Kurimoto, S., Uwasu, M and Hara, K (2013) Prospects for Forestry in Japan: Balancing Profitability and Work Efficiency, Proceedings of Ecodesign2013 - 8th International Symposium on Environmentally Conscious Design and Inverse Manufacturing, P-A-2 (5 pages), Jeju, Korea, Dec 4-6
  • Takeda, H., Kurashige Y., Hara, K and Kaga, A (2013) Proximity and Accessibility for Evaluating Compactness in Urban Design – Case Studies of Cities in Japan, Proceedings of Ecodesign2013, P-K-2(6 pages), Jeju, Korea, Dec 4-6
  • Kuroda, M., Takekawa, M., Hara, K, Uwasu, M and Ike, M (2013) Historical evolutions and innovations of water related technologies in Japan – Evidences from journal papers published over the last 50 years, Proceedings of Ecodesign2013, O-L-2 (6 pages), Jeju, Korea, Dec 4-6
  • Yabar, H., Uwasu, M and Hara, K (2013) The International Diffusion of Knowledge: Environmental Innovations and their Dissemination across Asian Nations, Proceedings of Ecodesign2013, O-B-3 (4 pages), Jeju, Korea, Dec 4-6
  • Tanaka, H., Nomaguchi, Y., Fujita, K., Kishita, Y., Hara, K., Uwasu, M., Kuroda, M and Takeda, H (2013) Designing Diffusion Scenarios of Distributed Energy Systems Based on Multi Agent Simulation – A Case Study of Suita City, Proceedings of Ecodesign2013, O-C-8 (6 pages), Jeju, Korea, Dec 4-6
  • Tsuda, K., Uwasu, M., Hara, K., and Fuchigami, Y (2013) How does energy visualization contribute to sustainability? – a comprehensive review, Proceedings of Ecodesign2013 - 8th International Symposium on Environmentally Conscious Design and Inverse Manufacturing, P-D-4 (4 pages), Jeju, Korea, Dec 4-6
  • Uwasu, M., Hara, K and Kobayashi, H (2013) Energy consumption patterns and policy implications, Proceedings of Ecodesign2013 - 8th International Symposium on Environmentally Conscious Design and Inverse Manufacturing, O-O-4 (5 pages), Jeju, Korea, Dec 4-6
  • Kishita, Y., Ohishi, Y., Uwasu, M., Kuroda, M., Takeda, H and Hara, K (2013) Life Cycle Assessment of Thermoelectric Modules for a sustainable Society, Proceedings of Ecodesign2013, O-J-13 (6 pages), Jeju, Korea, Dec 4-6
  • Hara, K (2013) Water related problems, well-being and sustainability status – a sustainability assessment in China’s provinces, 3rd International Conference on Sustainability Science, Canberra, Feb 2013
  • Ji Han, Hanwei Liang, Keishiro Hara and Michinori Uwasu (2012) A Multidimensional Assessment of Quality of Life: Case Study of Shanghai, China, Proceedings of 10th International Conference of EcoBalance (EcoBalance2012), A2-04, 4 pages, Yokohama Nov 20-23
  • Yabar, H., Uwasu, M and Hara, K (2012) Tracking the Impact of Environmental Regulations on Development and Diffusion of Innovations: Evidence from Waste Management Technologies in Japan, Proceedings of 10th International Conference of EcoBalance (EcoBalance2012), A1-10, 4 pages, Yokohama Nov 20-23
  • Benjamin C. Mclellan, Keishiro Hara, Michinori Uwasu (2012) Sustainability communication in the life cycle - gates and gaps, Proceedings of 10th International Conference of EcoBalance (EcoBalance2012), D1-03, 4 pages, Yokohama Nov 20-23
  • Hara, K., Kumazawa T., Uwasu, M and Yabar, H (2012) Sustainability Indicator System with Visualized Causal-links Information - Application of Ontology and a Case Study, Proceedings of 10th International Conference of EcoBalance (EcoBalance2012), A2-05, 4 pages, Yokohama Nov 20-23
  • Tsuda, H., Hara, K and Uwasu M (2012) Research challenges and needs for disseminating life cycle thinking towards consumers’ environmental conscious behaviors, Proceedings of 10th International Conference of EcoBalance (EcoBalance2012), P123, 4 pages, Yokohama Nov 20-23
  • Uwasu, M., Hara, K., Yabar, H and Zhang, H (2012) Application of a Sustainable Indicator System for the Assessment of Chinese Sustainable Development, Proceedings of 10th International Conference of EcoBalance (EcoBalance2012), A2-06, 4 pages, Yokohama Nov 20-23
  • Tsuda, K., Hara, K and Uwasu (2012) Supply-Demand Balances of Food and Energy in Mountainous Rural Areas to Help Ensuring Regional Sustainability, Proceedings of 8th International Conference on LCA in the Agri-Food Sector, pp.909-910, Rennes, France, Oct
  • Hara, K., Uwasu, M and Kurimoto, S (2012) Vision-meso-seeds” model towards sustainability transition – Concepts and research agenda, Abstract Book of Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Sustainability Transitions, pp.109-110, Copenhagen, Denmark, Aug
  • Kobayashi, H., Uwasu M., Hara, K. and Umeda, Y (2011) A Framework for Comprehensive Sustainability Research by Focusing on the Meso-level, in “Design for Innovative Value Towards a Sustainable Society, Proceedings of EcoDesign 2011, pp.570-575
  • Hara, K., Uwasu, M., Shimoda, Y and Umeda, Y(2011) Synthesis of Research and Technology Seeds at Osaka University – a Discussion for Advancing Sustainability Research, in “Design for Innovative Value Towards a Sustainable Society, Proceedings of EcoDesign 2011, pp. 576-581
  • Kishita,Y., Hara, K and Uwasu, M (2011) Integrated Scenario Design for Sustainability Research – Concept, Framework and Challenges, in “Design for Innovative Value Towards a Sustainable Society, Proceedings of EcoDesign 2011, pp.582-587
  • Uwasu, M., Hara, K., Yabar, H and Zhang, H (2011) Scenario analysis of cement production in China- the role of policy and technology in the pathway to sustainable society, in “Design for Innovative Value Towards a Sustainable Society, Proceedings of EcoDesign 2011, pp. 592-597
  • Yabar, H., Uwasu, M., Hara, K.(2011) How policies stimulate innovations along the lifecycle of products– Evidences from dioxin emissions and electric home appliances recycling, in “Design for Innovative Value Towards a Sustainable Society, Proceedings of EcoDesign, pp. 190-193
  • Tsuda, K, Hara, K and Uwasu, M (2011) Designing Supply-Demand Relationships of Food and Renewable Energy for Ensuring Regional Sustainability: Case Study of Shinjo Village, Okayama, Japan, in “Design for Innovative Value Towards a Sustainable Society, Proceedings of EcoDesign 2011, pp. 11-14
  • Hara, K., Uwasu, M., Zhang, H and Yabar, H (2010) Energy Intensity Analysis and Visions for Development of Sustainable Industrial Systems - Case Study of the Yangtze River Delta Region, China, Proceedings of 9th International Conference on EcoBalance 2010, pp. 697-700
  • Uwasu, M., Hara, K, Zhang, H and Yabar, H (2010) Analysis of Energy Productivity in China, Proceedings of 9th International Conference on EcoBalance 2010, pp.96-99
  • Yabar, H., Uwasu, M and Hara, K (2010) Exploring the Benefits of Environmental Policy on Innovation and Market Behavior: the Japanese Experience in Dealing With Waste Management, Proceedings of 9th International Conference on EcoBalance 2010, pp. 166-169
  • Tsuda, K., Low, B.H., Hara, K., Nakakubo, T., Kishita, Y and Umeda Y (2010) Scenario Analysis of Sustainable Society based on Urban-Rural Partnerships in Japan, Proceedings of 9th International Conference on EcoBalance 2010, pp. 829-832
  • Zhang, H., Uwasu, M., Hara, K and Yabar, H (2009) Proposing a network model for sustainable land use and urban development in Yangtze River Delta, Proceedings of EcoDesign 2009, pp. 587-590
  • Kumazawa, T., Kozaki, K., Matsui, T., Saito, O., Ohta, M., Hara, K., Uwasu, M., Yamaguchi, Y., Yamamoto, Y and Mizoguchi, R (2009) Development of Ontology on Sustainability Science Focusing on Building a Resource-circulating Society in Asia, Proceedings of EcoDesign 2009, pp.571-576
  • Yabar, H., Uwasu, M., Hara, K and Zhang H (2009) Scenarios to Design a Resources-circulating Society in Asia – Case Study in Yangtze Delta Industrial Sector, Proceedings of EcoDesign 2009, pp.565-570
  • Hara, K., Yabar, H and Zhang, H (2009) Indicator Systems for Designing Sustainable Societies in Asia, Proceedings of EcoDesign 2009 pp 559-564
  • Hara, K., Yabar, K., Uwasu, M., Zhang, H., Kumazawa, T and Morioka, T (2009) Future Scenario Approach for Building a Resource-Circulating Society in the East Asia, IHDP Open Meeting 2009, 7th International Science Conference on the Human Dimension of Global Environmental Change, 15 pages, April 2009, Bonn
  • Zhang, H., Hara, K., Uwasu, M., and Yabar, H. (2008) Urban sustainable development and the land use in China, The 8th International Conference on EcoBalance, pp.668- 671
  • Kumazawa, T., Matsui, T., Hara, K., Uwasu, M., Yamaguchi, Y., Yamamoto Y., Kozaki, K., Saito, O., and Mizoguchi, R. (2008) Knowledge Structuring Process of Sustainability Science based on Ontology Engineering, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on EcoBalance, pp. 409-412
  • Yabar, H., Uwasu, M., Hara, K., Zhang H., and Kumazawa, T (2008) Visioning the future: Sustainability pathways and indicators based on the capital approach, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on EcoBalance, pp. 158-161
  • Zhang, H., Hara, K., Uwasu, M., and Yabar, H. (2008) Urban Sustainable Development and Land Use Change in Shanghai, Suzho and Huzhou, China, Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Architectural Interchange in Asia (ISAIA), pp 298-302, October 2008, Beijing
  • Uwasu, M., Hara, K., Yabar, H., and Zhang H. (2008) Time series sustainability scores for China’s provinces, International Society for Ecological Economics 2008 Nairobi, 21pgs, August 2008, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Hara, K., Yabar, K., Yamaguchi, Y., Uwasu, M., Zhang, H., and Kumazawa, T (2008). Designing Future Scenarios towards a Desirable Resource-Circulating Society: Case Study in the Yangtze Delta Region, The 2008 Berlin Conference on the Human Dimensions of Global Environmental Change, G5, pp1-13, Feb 2008, Berlin
  • Yamaguchi, Y., Takahashi Y., Hara, K., Yabar, H., Saito, O., and Morioka, T .(2007) Transition Management Model with Back-casting Approach: Case Studies of the Development of a Low Carbon Society, Proceedings of 5th International Symposium on Environmentally Conscious Design and Inverse Manufacturing, OS1-1, pp.1-9