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JPI Seminar on Smart City Strategies

The Japan Planning Institute (JPI) is set to hold an enlightening seminar focusing on specific support measures from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) regarding the overseas expansion of smart cities. This event will be held on December 15, 2025, from 13:30 to 15:30 and will feature Mitsuhiro Yao, the Counsellor for Global Strategy at MLIT.

Overview of the Seminar

This seminar aims to provide insights into Japan's approach to promoting smart city initiatives abroad. Particularly, it will delve into the activities of the Public-Private Council for Smart City Networking (JASCA), showcasing practical support measures that are being implemented. By highlighting past achievements and successful case studies, the seminar will address the key perspectives that businesses should consider when targeting international markets. Moreover, it will explore existing challenges faced by Japan from a global standpoint. The objective is to serve as a reference for companies aspiring to pursue overseas business opportunities in the smart city sector.

Seminar Highlights:

1. Introduction to Smart City Overseas Initiatives and JASCA: A comprehensive overview of the smart city overseas expansion strategies and the role of JASCA.
2. Details on Support Programs and Case Studies: Insight into the smart city overseas expansion support projects and various case studies.
3. Domestic and Local JASCA Seminars: Information about upcoming seminars facilitated by JASCA in Japan and overseas.
4. 2025 JASCA Events: An outline of scheduled events for JASCA in 2025.
5. Initiatives Following the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC): Discussion on steps being taken post-AZEC.
6. Future Activities: Insight into upcoming efforts and initiatives.
7. Q&A Session: An opportunity for attendees to engage directly with the speaker.
8. Networking and Business Exchange: A platform for attendees to build connections with the lecturer and fellow participants, facilitating potential business expansions.

Registration Options

Participants can choose from attending in person, joining via live stream, or accessing an on-demand archive available for two weeks.
The registration fee is 37,760 JPY (tax included) for one participant, with a special offer that allows an additional person to join for free upon registration. Local government staff members can register two participants for only 11,000 JPY each (tax included), exclusively for in-person or live-stream attendance.

Post-Seminar Engagement

After the seminar, attendees will have the chance to ask the speaker questions, fostering an environment for networking and connecting with industry peers, crucial for driving new business opportunities.
Additionally, JPI will continue to accept registrations for the seminar archive even after the event concludes.

Location and Contact

For more information and to register for the seminar, please visit JPI Seminar Registration.
Contact Information:
Japan Planning Institute
5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047
Tel: 03-5793-9761 Fax: 03-5793-9767
URL: www.jpi.co.jp

About JPI

JPI has been providing valuable insights to senior executives and decision-makers for over half a century, acting as a bridge between the government, private sector, and academia. They are dedicated to supporting national policies and projects by offering exclusive seminars that facilitate knowledge sharing and strategic discussions.