Beaches in Japan have been eroding since the 1970s as a result of the artificial land alterations. Due to the port and dam developments, fluvial sand supply has significantly reduced resulting in shoreline recession around the river mouths. This book examines many coastal areas as examples, highlighting the various erosion factors.

Beaches in Japan have been eroding since the 1970s because of artificial land alterations and unsustainable coastal development. Almost all causes of the beach erosion in Japan are due to anthropogenic factors — as a result of human activity. This book presents the state of the beaches throughout Japan, looking at the current reality and the classification of causes of beach erosion using real-life, illustrated examples. It then goes on to look at practical models which can be used to predict changes to different types of beaches, and concludes with investigation of beach erosion as a...