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Area Data Coordination Platform

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By linking and sharing information such as administrative procedures, health, transportation, disaster prevention, and tourism between various services that support people's lives, we will provide services optimized for individual needs and promote regional digitalization. By utilizing information through Area Data Coordination Platform, we aim to promote digital transformation in local communities and realize a society where diverse happiness can be realized.

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Table of Contents

  1. Background:
  2. About Area Data Coordination Platform
  3. Introduction of Area Data Coordination Platform
  4. Smart City
  5. Contact:
  6. Related Information

1. Background

At present, many regions in Japan are facing a phase of population decline. Under such circumstances, in order to make the best use of limited resources, improve the satisfaction of residents, and revitalize local communities, it is necessary to consider community development based on three axes: "protecting local life," "creating a better life," and "gaining the ability to earn money in the community."
In order to make these efforts a reality, it is essential to cooperate not only with the government but also with a variety of stakeholders, including private companies, NPOs and local residents.
Digital technologies and data-based applications support all of these efforts, and Area Data Coordination Platform plays an important part in this.

In addition, please check the of efforts to make the most of the Area Data Coordination Platform to realize a digital society and Smart City .

A block diagram showing the concept of community development. In the center is the large word

2. About Area Data Coordination Platform

Area Data Coordination Platform is a system that aggregates local data and relays them to various services such as administrative procedures and transportation.
As the core of the data-intermediation function, we will utilize open data and other data-assets for various services. We will also promote efficient data-utilization by linking the data-held by each service. Therefore, we will demonstrate the true value of Area Data Coordination Platform by connecting many services and data-assets.

In the construction and introduction of Area Data Coordination Platform, it is important to avoid duplicate investments for similar data-linking functions and to secure open specifications that are not tied to specific services or providers. This allows for the freedom of service design using Area Data Coordination Platform and the realization of services optimized for individuals.

A diagram showing the overall configuration of a data linkage system centered on Area Data Coordination Platform. On the left side are residents and various services (administrative procedures, transportation, tourism, local currency points, health, educational, environmental, disaster prevention, etc.), which are connected to Area Data Coordination Platform in the center as

Recommended Modules

In order to further promote these initiatives and promote interoperable data-sharing, TMG has provided recommended modules that will serve as the core of the Area Data Coordination Platform.

For support for the introduction and use of recommended modules and updated information on recommended modules, please check the area / data-linkage infrastructure initiative (Data Society Promotion Council) .

Contents about Area Data Coordination Platform by DSA

3. Introduction of Area Data Coordination Platform

Utilization of Area Data Coordination Platform

Utilization status in Japan

Utilization by Local Government

Composition of the Area Data Coordination Platform

Area Data Coordination Platform configuration (recommended modules)

Area Data Coordination Platform Configuration (Usage IDs)

4. Initiatives that make the most of Area Data Coordination Platform

In order to realize a digital society and smart cities, we need the concept of "Architecture Architecture in Area Data Coordination Platform" and "Joint Use of Joint Use of Area Data Coordination Platform and Joint Vision" to use infrastructure together in a unified area to solve the same problem.

Architecture in Area Data Coordination Platform

In order to promote smart cities and solve local issues, it is important to consider solutions across sectors and utilize a unified Architecture. The Smart City Reference Architecture published by Cabinet Office is a recommended blueprint that shows not only the system but also the overall framework and relationships including local governments and companies. By utilizing this reference Architecture, interoperability is ensured and smooth data utilization can be realized.

Joint Use of Area Data Coordination Platform and Joint Vision

In order to promote digital-based digital transformation in local areas, the use of data and the concept of data-driven (decision-making and problem-solving based on objective data) are essential elements.
In order to achieve this, it is necessary to utilize Area Data Coordination Platform. Since considerable costs are required for operation and resources are also required for operation and maintenance, it is useful to promote joint use at the prefectural level, which has a certain regional spread, rather than introducing and operating on a single local government basis.

When promoting shared use, it is important to have sufficient discussions with the basic local governments in the region on how to utilize data and how to realize continuous operation, including costs, by jointly using the infrastructure, rather than being preoccupied with "building the infrastructure" or "using the infrastructure."

In addition, shared use has the following advantages

  • To reduce infrastructure and personnel costs
  • Promotion of DX in wide areas
  • Promoting shared use of services

A diagram showing the three advantages of sharing Area Data Coordination Platform. The first,

Joint Use Guidebook for Area Data Coordination Platform

We have published a guidebook that summarizes the issues and guidance necessary to promote the shared use of Area Data Coordination Platform and to realize services that are more optimized for individuals.

Area Data Coordination Platform datamap

When considering specific data utilization, it is necessary to first sort out what kind of data is held, the current method of utilization, and whether there are other methods of utilization.
In addition, by clarifying technical conditions such as connection methods and update frequency, it is effective to grasp usable data, correct duplication and inefficient linkage, and create a data map as a basic material for future data linkage design.
The benefits of creating a data map include:

  • Understanding the whole picture through visualization
  • Promotion of cross-sectoral cooperation
  • Improving efficiency of development and investment decisions
  • Strategic Prioritization

Data Map Authoring Format version 1.2 (Excel / 49 kb) (updated December 15, 2025)

Service Side Data Map

The information that the government and private companies have for each service can be provided and used by other services and businesses that need it through Area Data Coordination Platform.

A system configuration diagram showing a service side data map. At the top service layer, three services,

Data Asset Side Data Map

Open data, geographic data, and public data can be provided and utilized as data assets to other services and businesses that need them through Area Data Coordination Platform.

System configuration diagram showing the data-asset side data-map. At the top service layer, from left to right, three services,

List of Visions for Shared Use (Summary of Contents of Each Prefecture)

The contents of the Vision for Shared Use formulated by each prefecture are classified, and the compiled data is shown below. A link is set for each prefecture name in the data. For details, please check the linked website.

5. Contact

Please contact us at the email address below for any comments or consultations regarding this matter.
Email: dd-rollout _ atmark _ digital. go. jp
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