Chapter 2 provides on overview of the Eco-Towns in Japan, focusing on the roles of
stakeholders. Chapters 3 to 6 introduce four distinguishing Eco-Towns in Japan (Kawasaki,
Kitakyushu, Minamata and Naoshima Eco-Town), and presents case studies of those
Eco-Towns. The case studies give an outline of the features of the projects, municipal
support, environmental activities, and partnerships among stakeholders. Chapter 7 presents
some of the lessons learnt from the case studies, including prerequisites for the
establishment of an Eco-Town, drivers and tools, and triple bottom lines benefits, and
suggests a step-by-step flowchart.