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The Forefront of Municipal DX

On February 12th, 2026, the Japan Planning Institute (JPI) is hosting an enlightening seminar featuring Naruhisa Watanabe, the Mayor of Higashimurayama City. The seminar focuses on the practicalities of implementing Digital Transformation (DX) through the use of resident IDs, as well as potential collaboration opportunities with private enterprises.

Overview of the Seminar

The event will take place from 09:30 to 11:30 AM, offering a chance for attendees to gain insights into the strategic DX initiatives that Higashimurayama is implementing in response to the anticipated challenges of the 2040 problem, which speaks to declining population and workforce shortages.

Mayor Watanabe will elaborate on the city’s motto, “Harnessing Digital Power for a Better Tomorrow,” which drives its strategic approach toward implementing comprehensive DX solutions across various administrative services. This includes the establishment of a one-stop platform connected through a single resident ID, enabling seamless access to a multitude of governmental services.

Key Topics to be Discussed

1. DX Vision for Higashimurayama:
- Understanding the context surrounding municipal DX.
- The city’s mission for a brighter future through digital innovations.
- The approach of building a solid and strategic DX foundation.

2. Connecting Communities with Administrative Services:
- Overview of the “Tanoshimurayama Portal,” a one-stop service enabled by a single ID.
- An account of the various services that have been successfully implemented.
- Streamlining administrative processes to create an efficient workflow from front-end to back-end operations.

3. Promoting DX Across the Region:
- The importance of regional DX initiatives.
- Future prospects and goals for further advancements in DX.

4. Q&A Session:
- An interactive period allowing attendees to pose questions related to the discussions.

5. Networking Opportunity:
- A chance for attendees to exchange business cards and engage in discussions, fostering connections that could benefit business expansion.

Participation Options

Participants can select from three modes of attendance: on-site participation, live streaming, or access to an archived recording available for two weeks for flexible viewing.

Registration and Fees

The attendance fee is 37,810 yen per person (including tax), with a bonus of one complimentary registration for each paying participant (registration required). Local government employees can enroll two attendees for a reduced fee of 11,000 yen each, but must attend in the same format (either on-site or live stream).

Post-Seminar Engagement

After the seminar, attendees can submit questions to the speaker, enhancing opportunities for further discussion. Participants will also benefit from building a personal network, which could lead to new business ventures.

For more details and to register, please visit JPI Seminar Registration.

About the Japan Planning Institute

The Japan Planning Institute has been at the forefront of disseminating valuable information to support executives and senior management in executing national projects and policies for over fifty years, acting as a bridge connecting the public and private sectors.