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A Society that Aims to Utilize Digital Technology

At Digital Agency, we aim to create a society in which diverse happiness can be realized by using digital technology to enable people to choose services that match their needs.

The Ideal Society through the Use of Digital

Growth Strategies by digitalization

Toward a sustainable society
Issue: transition to declining birthrate and aging population and the Circular Economy
Target society: A sustainable society based on the digitalization of the entire country

Along with the Issue of declining population in declining birthrate and aging population and area, preparation for emergencies such as disasters and transition to decarbonization and circular economy are also Issue. It is impossible to catch up with the world unless we try to solve various Issue in Japan by making the best use of digital. Therefore, we aim to create a sustainable society in which the digital competitiveness of Japan as a whole is raised and grows by thoroughly utilizing design and cloud service in architecture, including how to cooperate with the national government, local governments and private sector, thoroughly utilizing regulatory reform including digital principles, procurement reform, data strategy, promotion of data connections and DX, and appropriate and effective utilization of AI.

Digitalization in semi-public sector such as medical care, education, disaster risk management and dependents

Personalized Service
Issue: Piecemeal, Uniform Service Delivery
Ideal society: A prosperous society in which services suitable for each person are provided

Fragmented and uniform services are being provided from various perspectives, such as medical care, education, disaster risk management, and dependents, and it has not become a goal. Therefore, we will improve the provision of push-type information according to the needs of each citizen through the coordination of necessary data, and aim to realize a prosperous society in which services that match the needs and lifestyles of each citizen are provided and a society that continues to grow strongly.

Revitalizing area with digitalization

Creating an Attractive area
Issue: area's Myriad Problems
Society to Aim for: A society in which the attractiveness of each area is improved

Digitalization has the power to rapidly increase the possibility of solving Issue in area, and to make it easier to collect data, share ideas and methods, and expand nationwide. However, area is facing various social Issue such as population decline, declining birthrate and aging population, deindustrialization, and disaster risk management. Therefore, we will promote digital implementation from area to digital reform by providing national support for local common infrastructure. We aim to realize Vision for a Digital Garden City Nation and create attractive and diverse employment opportunities in area, aiming for a society in which Issue in area is solved and the attractiveness of area cultivated in each area is improved.

A digital society where no one left behind

The blessings of digitalization for all
Issue: Digital Usage Constraints
The Society We Want to Be: A digital society where no one left behind

With the progress of digital technology, it is possible to use digital devices and services in a style that suits you (voice, gaze movements, etc.), and it is possible to do things that were previously thought impossible. Therefore, regardless of geographical restrictions, age, sex, disability or disease, nationality, economic situation, etc., everyone (both those who are unfamiliar with digitalization and those who use digitalization) can enjoy the benefits of digitalization on a daily basis, and we aim to be a Issue where "no one is left behind" where various digital society problems can be solved and prosperity can be truly felt.

Developing and securing digital human resources

Promote digital education
Issue: Lack of digitalization Leaders
The Society We Want to Be: A society where people have the opportunity to learn about ICT and where digital human resources are developed

The shortage of human resources to promote digital reform and digital implementation has become apparent in all aspects, including the national government, local governments, and companies. Therefore, based on the recognition that all citizens are involved in the Issue, we aim to raise the level of digital human resources and improve their expertise by enabling them to continuously learn the necessary ICT skills according to their life stages, and to create a society in which digital human resources are developed and secured.

International Strategy, including the promotion of DFFT

Leading the World in International Cooperation
Issue: Absence of international agreements on data distribution, etc.
The Society We Want to Live in: A Society in which Data Flows Freely Across National Borders

Concerns over privacy and security, extreme uneven distribution of information, and Issue in terms of competition are becoming evident internationally. The perspective that Japan will lead the world in fostering international common awareness, including in DFFT, and in agreeing on rules and principles for data distribution and the digital economy is essential. We will establish an international framework for the realization of DFFT, implement international cooperation projects that lead to Issue solutions regarding the cross-border transfer of data, and work to achieve results that contribute to the further specific promotion of DFFT.

Let's all use digital technology with peace of mind.

Current Issue: Society's Awareness of Adaptation to digitalization and Satisfaction with online administrative services Users

Figure showing anxiety about social digitalization and satisfaction with online administrative services. 48% of people consider social digitalization to be good. 28% think they are able to adapt to social digitalization. 41% are interested in social digitalization. 29% of people who have used online administrative services are satisfied.

Data Source Survey Overview

  • Name: Survey on awareness of online administrative services
  • Survey method: Internet survey
  • Survey subjects: Men and women aged 18 to 79 (collected according to gender × age × population distribution in area)
  • Number of responses: 5,600
  • Survey period: July 2023