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Seminar on Smart City Policies for 2025

The Japanese government is gearing up for significant advancements in smart city policies with a seminar titled Latest Trends in Smart City Policies for FY2025. This event will take place on November 13, 2025, featuring prominent speakers from the Cabinet Office, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

Seminar Overview

The seminar is organized in collaboration with the General Research Institute for New Social Systems, having received public trust from the Hara Comprehensive Intelligent Communications Systems Foundation, located in Osaka. The event is designed to convey cutting-edge ICT information that can facilitate the development of smart cities in Japan.

Details of the Event

• - Date: November 13, 2025
• - Time: 1:00 PM – 3:35 PM JST
• - Location: Kioi Forum, 4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan, 1F New Otani Garden Court.
• - Participation Options:

- In-person attendance
- Live streaming via Zoom Webinar
- Archived sessions available for two weeks for on-demand viewing.

Featured Speakers

• - Yusuke Nakamura (Cabinet Office): He will provide insights into the current smart city policies, including the Smart City Reference Architecture (SCRA), and discuss its recent revision and implementations.
• - Tatsuhiko Saruta (Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications): Saruta will discuss the digital initiatives aimed at addressing current community challenges and the expected role of digital technology in solution development.
• - Masahiro Kobayashi (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism): Kobayashi will focus on ongoing efforts to promote smart city developments through technologies such as ICT and data utilization in urban planning.

Key Topics Covered

1. Smart City Policy Positioning (Nakamura)
- Current status and future outlook on smart city deployments.
- Explanation of SCRA’s revision methodologies.
- Q&A and networking opportunities.

2. Localization of Digital Policies (Saruta)
- Analysis of community challenges and digital roles in addressing local issues.
- Overview of the Ministry’s plans and projections for FY2025.
- Audience engagement and exchange of business cards.

3. Innovations in Urban Development (Kobayashi)
- Promoting smart city frameworks aligned with urban needs.
- Strategies involving Project PLATEAU and urban development digital transformation (DX).
- Engaging Q&A sessions and networking.

Attendees will gain insights directly from experts involved in shaping Japan's future urban landscapes.

About the Organizers

Founded in December 1996, the General Research Institute for New Social Systems (SSK) specializes in planning and hosting over 500 corporate seminars annually, providing essential information to help businesses navigate the continually evolving market landscape. SSK aims to be a strategic partner by delivering cutting-edge information on management strategies, marketing trends, and technological advancements, ultimately fostering opportunities for business success.

For more information or registration, visit Seminar Details Here.