Journal of the Acoustical Society of Japan (E)
Online ISSN : 2185-3509
Print ISSN : 0388-2861
ISSN-L : 0388-2861
Development of community noise control in Japan
Juichi Igarashi
Author information
JOURNAL FREE ACCESS

1993 Volume 14 Issue 3 Pages 177-180

Details
Abstract

This paper reviews the process of noise control in Japan. First, a short history of noise problems after World War II is mentioned. The decade of 1960's was a period of rapid industrial progress in Japan, and noise was recognized as one of the serious pollutants. Environmental standards for various noises were promulgated in series. Several noise control measures are described concerning technical aspects and enforcement of the noise policy. Finally, the complicated problem on evaluation of various noises is discussed by comparing results of social surveys performed in Japan and in foreign countries.

Content from these authors
© The Acoustical Society of Japan
Previous article Next article
feedback
Top