Public Administration in Japan

This open access book provides an authoritative overview of public administration, public management and public governance in Japan. Japan is one of the leading countries on the international stage, with a reputation for effective government and administration. The book covers a wide range of themes, including social welfare, public employment, the education system, public finance, and crisis management. Written by a team of expert scholars, it will appeal to international researchers and practitioners interested in Japan, as well as public administration and public management more broadly. It will be the definitive guide to public administration and governance in Japan for years to come.

Koichiro ​Agata isProfessor of Public Administration at Waseda University, Japan

Hiroaki Inatsugu isProfessor of Public Administration at Waseda University, Japan

Hideaki Shiroyama is Professor of Public Administration at the University of Tokyo, Japan