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Exploring Data Utilization Innovations in Tsukuba City

On January 26, 2026, from 13:30 to 15:30, the Japan Planning Institute (JPI) is set to host an important seminar in Tokyo titled "Data Utilization Strategies and Future Developments in Tsukuba City." The seminar will feature Kanesaku Ienaka, Deputy Director of the Digital Policy Division of Tsukuba City's Policy Innovation Department, who will delve into the municipality's initiatives and future strategies regarding data utilization.

The Importance of Data in Governance

Tsukuba City is actively promoting data utilization as part of its "Digital Government Promotion Policy." The seminar will underscore the municipality's emphasis on the concept of "shared data" based on the local government data spectrum, aiming to enhance data utilization capabilities among city employees.

Overview of the Seminar

Participants can expect a comprehensive exploration of:
1. Initiatives promoting information technology in Tsukuba City
2. The necessity of digitization and data utilization
3. Evidence-Based Policy Making (EBPM)
4. What data utilization means in a governmental context
5. Types of data held by local governments
6. Visualizing municipal data via Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
7. Data utilization training programs in Tsukuba City
8. Building a geospatial data collaboration infrastructure
9. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ Front Yard Model Project
10. Enhancing data literacy among employees
11. A session for related Q&A
12. Networking opportunities including a business card exchange session

Networking and Learning Opportunities

One of the unique aspects of this seminar is the chance for participants to interact with the lecturer and fellow attendees in a networking session, fostering invaluable connections that can aid in business expansion.

Flexible Attendance Options

Attendees can choose from various participation methods: in-person attendance, live streaming, or accessing an archive of the seminar for two weeks afterward at their convenience.

Registration Details

The seminar fee is set at 37,460 yen per person (tax included), with a special offer allowing one additional participant from the same organization to attend free of charge (registration required). For representatives from local public organizations, a discounted rate of 11,000 yen is available for up to two attendees.

Inquiries and Additional Information

For more details and to register, visit the JPI seminar page.

The Japan Planning Institute has been a vital source of information for executives and senior management involved in national policy and projects for over fifty years, providing real-time seminars that serve as crucial bridges between government and industry knowledge. This seminar is an excellent opportunity for stakeholders in data utilization to learn, engage, and innovate together.