Research and intelligence
Track Japanese and international regulation, guidance and operating practice, and organise the implications for adopters in Japan.
Activities
Proposed 2026 programme of workUnder review by the Preparatory Council
Core areas of work
Common review foundations
Develop practical questions covering data, accountability, security, continuity and third-party dependencies.
Industry dialogue
Convene users, technology providers, experts and relevant institutions around concrete implementation questions.
Education and capability
Prepare working sessions, training and reference material for professionals responsible for cross-functional governance.
Initial priorities
- Develop a pilot set of common review questions for overseas AI and cloud providers
- Interview Japanese procurement, legal, security and business teams on recurring approval barriers
- Clarify practical issues relating to data location, subprocessors, incident response and AI transparency
- Design foundational education for professionals responsible for AI compliance and technology procurement
Indicative annual cycle
| Period | Proposed activity | Indicative output |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Preparatory meetings, stakeholder interviews and issue definition | Founding and work-plan papers |
| Q2 | Working-group formation and initial common-question development | Issues paper |
| Q3 | Pilot reviews, practitioner sessions and structured consultation | Pilot review framework |
| Q4 | Evaluation, public summary and planning for the following year | Annual activity report |
The programme and timing remain subject to agreement by the Preparatory Council and participating organisations.