Join the Future: Exploring Digital Transformation in Government

On August 20th, 2025, at 19:30 JST, the 'Thinking About Your Future' seminar will be held online via Zoom. This event, hosted by Toshin High School, is designed for high school students and their parents who wish to gain insights into the evolving landscape of public service in the digital age.

About the Seminar

The seminar, part of a monthly series, aims to inspire high school students to explore their aspirations, broaden their horizons, and ultimately find their passions. This particular session features Taichi Taniguchi, a digital government officer in charge of citizen services at the Digital Agency. His responsibilities include promoting the utilization of the My Number Card and leading projects for integrating services on smartphones.

With a runtime of 60 to 90 minutes, the seminar will include a lecture followed by a Q&A session, allowing participants to engage directly with industry leaders who are at the forefront of digital innovation. Throughout these sessions, students will learn about new professions emerging in the digital era, which can be pivotal for their future career choices.

Speaker's Profile

Taichi Taniguchi was born in Fukuoka in 2000 and raised in Chiba. He graduated from the University of Tokyo with a degree in agriculture. Having developed a passion for programming during middle school, he subsequently self-studied multiple programming languages, including Python and JavaScript. During his university years, he worked as an educational researcher for Nagase, where he participated in web application development and service planning. His journey led him to the Digital Agency in 2024, where he now works on enhancing public services through digital solutions.

Taniguchi’s unique perspective is rooted in his commitment to improving administrative processes and public services using digital technologies. The seminar promises an insightful discussion on how digital skills can be applied within government roles, providing attendees with a clearer vision of possible career paths.

The Importance of Digital Skills

Digital technology has exponentially advanced over the last few decades, significantly altering how we live and interact. With the prevalence of the Internet and smartphones, everyday tasks such as shopping and communication can now be accomplished effortlessly. However, public services often lag in fully utilizing these advancements to improve service delivery.

Taniguchi emphasizes the importance of a robust digital transformation within government institutions. His session will cover the challenges and opportunities in public service roles, and how students can prepare to be part of this transforming landscape. By highlighting specific examples from his work, he aims to motivate attendees to take charge of their futures and engage with the digital economy.

Student Engagement

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions during the Q&A segment, making this a great chance for students to explore their concerns about future careers, educational choices, and personal interests in technology and government service.

The session targets high school freshmen through seniors, as well as parents, and actively encourages anyone interested to join—regardless of whether they currently attend Toshin.

How to Register

To participate in this free seminar, interested individuals should register in advance. More details and registration links are available at Toshin.com.

Previous Sessions

This seminar series has seen various prominent speakers from different fields, including data scientists, cybersecurity experts, and those in machine learning. Each session aims to ignite interest in various professional paths that students may not have considered before.