Digital Development Compass

Japan

Asia | Eastern Asia

People
Connectivity
Government
Regulation
Economy
Digital Public Infrastructure
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Pillar scores

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People
4.49

Stage 5: Transformational

Digital society: No gap, tech ingrained in society.

  • Skills and Literacy

    4.25

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Widespread: Universal skills, adult centers, industry shift, integrated education.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Usage and Adoption

    4.25

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Proficient: Comprehensive, universal access, reduced divide.

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  • Culture Norms

    4.6

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Advocating: Full tech integration, societal reshaping.

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  • Civic Engagement

    4.87

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Participative: Integrated civic platforms, inclusive discourse, media outlets, encouraged participation.

    100% Data Availability

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Connectivity
3.66

Stage 4: Differentiating

Affordable, open access.

  • Physical Infrastructure

    3.58

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Convenient: Extended, reliable, majority covered.

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  • Access Enablers

    3.73

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Open: Similar access, recognized barriers, free access points.

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Government
4.23

Stage 5: Transformational

Optimized, innovative, legislative backing, data-driven.

  • Leadership and Strategy

    4.3

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Visionary: Impactful strategy, top-level support, empowered leaders.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Implementation Capacity and Systems

    4

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Digital by default: Embedded skills, centralized strategy, quantifiable objectives, long-term budget, full Digital Principles integration.

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  • Digital Public Services and Platforms

    4.96

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Smart State: Online access, optional in-person, full redesign.

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  • Open Government

    3.66

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Participatory: Info sharing, broad input, partial KPIs.

    88% Data Availability

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Regulation
3.51

Stage 4: Differentiating

Advanced: Substantive laws, strong enforcement.

  • Data and Privacy

    4.17

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Dynamic Legal Framework: Enforced tailored regulation, FOI used, accessible government data.

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  • Emerging Technologies

    3.34

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Promotion: Actively promotes growth, updates.

    86% Data Availability

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  • Fair Market Competition

    3.28

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Promotion: Adaptive taxation, national IP protection.

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  • Cybersecurity

    2.92

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Recognition: Enacted law, limited enforcement.

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  • Consumer Protection

    3.14

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Promotion: Functional watchdog, diverse licenses.

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  • Human Rights

    4.21

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Fully protected: Legal, institutional, tech safeguards.

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Economy
2.87

Stage 3: Systematic

Cross-sector collab: Seed financing, wide tech business.

  • Business

    1.32

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Developing: Moderate tech, sector-specific conditions.

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  • Financial Services

    1.85

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Developing: Early adopters introduce basic digital services.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Innovation Ecosystem

    3.29

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Interconnected: Extensive engagement, cross-sector collaboration, international events.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Standards Of Responsibility

    5

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Advocate: Embedded ethics, evolving standards, proactive advocacy.

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Digital Public Infrastructure
4.25

Stage 5: Transformational

Beneficial ID/banking, widespread payments, open data.

  • Payments

    5

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Transformational: Widespread digital payments, local currencies.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Identification

    4.17

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Federated: Inclusive system, citizens/businesses/entities.

    80% Data Availability

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  • Data Exchange

    3.58

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Accessible: Governance, data use, decision-making.

    100% Data Availability

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Digital Rights Dashboard

Cross-Cutting Indicators
Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association
Right to Privacy
Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination
Cross-Cutting Indicators
4.01

  • Cross-Cutting Indicators

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Respecting, protecting and fulfilling digital rights through an integrated, cohesive national approach. Minimal instances of rights violations.

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Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association
4.06

  • Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Respecting, protecting and fulfilling digital rights through an integrated, cohesive national approach. Minimal instances of rights violations.

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Right to Privacy
4.81

  • Right to Privacy

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Respecting, protecting and fulfilling digital rights through an integrated, cohesive national approach. Minimal instances of rights violations.

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Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination

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