The Japan Digital Transformation Promotion Association (Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yuichi Morito; hereinafter "JDX") announces that its Representative Director, Yuichi Morito, will be appointed as "CAIO (Chief AI Officer) Assistant" for Nogata City, Fukuoka Prefecture, effective May 18, 2026.

As AI utilization becomes widespread among local governments nationwide, Nogata City has established a system where the mayor himself serves as CAIO, promoting AI utilization across the entire city. Through this appointment, JDX will strongly back the realization of "advanced local government management," which utilizes generative AI not merely as a means of administrative efficiency, but for data-driven policy-making (EBPM) and the creation of new businesses based on regional issues.

The appointment ceremony will be held at Nogata City Hall on Monday, May 18, 2026. *Nogata City's press release here: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000345.000090449.html

Background of Appointment and JDX's Goal of "AI x Regional Revitalization"

1. Shift from Operational Transformation to "Policy-Making"

Currently, AI utilization in local governments is shifting from improving administrative efficiency to "policy-making" based on data analysis. JDX, with Mr. Morito's specialized knowledge, will support top-down decision-making and provide strategic advice to enable Nogata City to conduct more precise administrative operations using AI.

2. Dual Approach of Industrial Promotion and New Business Creation

JDX emphasizes connecting AI utilization not only within the city hall but also to the overall economic revitalization of the region.

Creation of new businesses based on regional issues: Through the process of solving local social issues using AI technology, we promote the creation of new business models that will lead the next generation.

Updating local industries: We actively promote industrial development to nurture the created businesses into key local industries, rather than letting them be temporary, leading to the creation of new industries.

Future Outlook: Advancing Japan's Regional DX to the Next Phase

JDX will systematize Nogata City's initiatives as an advanced model consisting of three pillars: "AI-driven governance establishment," "AI-driven policy-making," and "AI-driven industrial promotion." This knowledge will be disseminated nationwide through JDX's Local Government DX Lab and other channels, with a view to expanding to other local governments, strengthening accompanying support to realize "a prosperous regional society empowered by AI" in familiar local governments across Japan.

Profile of Yuichi Morito, Representative Director of JDX

Yuichi Morito (Morito Yuichi) President and CEO of Knowledge Network Inc., Professor at Cyber University. For over 20 years, he has supported DX promotion for local governments and companies nationwide. As an Advisor for Regional Informatization at the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and a Sharing Economy Evangelist at the Digital Agency, he continues to advocate for the self-sustaining development of regional economies through technology.

Introduction of Operated Media

"Keikaku Hiroba": Information media supporting business innovation for SMEs https://www.keikakuhiroba.net/

"Digital Workstyle College": Next-generation work styles and DX human resource development https://digitalworkstylecollege.jp

"TechTrends": Explaining trends and application examples of the latest technology https://techtrends.jp

Association Overview

Name: Japan Digital Transformation Promotion Association (JDX)

Secretariat Location: Risona Kudan Building 5F KS Floor, 1-5-6 Kudan Minami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0074

Representative: Representative Director Yuichi Morito

Established: June 2010 (Incorporated: October 2010)

URL: https://jdxa.org

Business Activities: DX promotion human resource development, local government DX promotion projects, industrial promotion, policy proposals, etc.

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  • Source: PR TIMES
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