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This book stands as the first comprehensive exploration of the intricate issue of energy poverty in Japan. Unveiling a nuanced exploration, the book breaks new ground by focusing on a unique category of households vulnerable to energy poverty, a revelation grounded in meticulously gathered, up-to-date data. The book not only dissects the fundamental aspects of energy poverty in Japan in detail, providing a comprehensive review of Japanese studies on energy poverty, but also introduces an innovative methodology for assessing vulnerability at the grassroots level.

What distinguishes this work is its timely examination of global events, such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the reverberations of the COVID-19 pandemic, and their profound impact on household vulnerability to energy poverty. As the first-of-its-kind analysis in a developed nation such as Japan, the book offers more than insights; it presents pioneering approaches to confront and mitigate energy poverty.Engaging and data-driven, this book serves as an indispensable guide for policymakers, scholars, and those attuned to the urgent need for universal energy access. Enter a world where knowledge meets action, as this book charts a course towards resilience and equitable energy solutions.