Local Government DX Promotion Council Launches Official Note 'GDX Tsushin'

The General Incorporated Association Local Government DX Promotion Council (hereafter, GDX) has launched its official note, 'GDX Tsushin,' as a monthly information-sharing media outlet to communicate the challenges and initiatives occurring on the front lines of local governments nationwide. In conjunction with this, the inaugural issue, 'GDX Tsushin | May 2026 Issue: What are the increasing consultations in local governments now?' has been published.

Background of the Launch of 'GDX Tsushin'

The challenges surrounding local governments, such as population decline, labor shortages, and the maintenance of public services, are becoming increasingly complex. With the start of the new fiscal year, the consultations received by GDX have also diversified, covering migration and settlement policies, hometown tax programs, promotion of related populations, maintenance and improvement of resident services, operational improvements, and the utilization of AI.

Under these circumstances, GDX believes it is crucial to share the insights and ingenuities from the front lines, which tend to remain confined to specific regions, in a way that allows local governments nationwide to learn from each other. 'GDX Tsushin' is an information dissemination media aiming to deliver regional trends based on actual challenges and initiatives occurring on the ground, serving as a catalyst for loose information exchange among municipalities.

About 'GDX Tsushin'

'GDX Tsushin' is an information media for local government officials delivered once a month. Each issue consists of the following sections, conveying front-line topics from an accessible perspective:

- This Month's Topic: Introducing timely subjects such as surveys and seminars currently conducted by GDX - Voices from the Front Lines This Month: Real consultations and concerns received from local government representatives - Good Practices: Advanced initiative examples that serve as references for other local governments - Looking For Now: Recruitment of municipalities willing to cooperate in demonstration experiments or information exchange - What's Moving Now: The latest trends in GDX's seminar appearances and various projects

Information on FY2026 Membership Recruitment

[Public Members (For Local Governments and Related Parties)] GDX is recruiting 'Public Members' for FY2026. Both the admission fee and annual fee for Public Members are completely free, and we will support resolving the challenges faced by representatives of each municipality.

<Benefits for Public Members> - Distribution of the newsletter 'Local Government DX Guide' (published 4 times a year) - Distribution of questionnaire survey reports - Priority guidance/free participation in events and seminars - Provision of opportunities to introduce and inspect advanced local government cases - Support for building systems among member organizations - Matching with private companies tailored to specific challenges

[Supporting Members (For Private Companies and Businesses)] We are also recruiting Supporting Members for businesses that can contribute to solving regional issues through collaboration with local governments.

- Membership Category: Supporting Member / Admission Fee: 50,000 yen・Annual Fee: 50,000 yen

About the Local Government DX Promotion Council

The Local Government DX Promotion Council (GDX) is a general incorporated association established in 2023 that supports the promotion of DX in local governments through cooperation with private companies. Acting as a hub connecting local governments and companies, it conducts hearings, matchings, and information dissemination, publishes the newsletter 'Local Government DX Guide,' plans and operates seminars for municipalities nationwide, and conducts various fact-finding surveys.