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New IOTA Paper from Japan: The Current Situation of Digitalisation in Japan
We are pleased to announce the publication of one of our latest IOTA Papers. This edition is authored by Dr Megumi Kashiwagi, who serves as a Research Director at the Canon Institute for Global Studies and the Policy Research Institute of the Ministry of Finance in Japan.
Dr Kashiwagi’s article provides insights into how Japan is facing a serious demographic challenge due to population decline and an aging society, leading to labour shortages, regional economic disparities, and increased pressure on social welfare systems. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digitalisation, prompting widespread adoption of e-filing, AI assistance, and mobile tax payment solutions. The National Tax Agency is modernising its tax administration by integrating digital tools and developing a new IT system, set to launch in 2026. These efforts aim to improve efficiency, support taxpayers, and help mitigate the socioeconomic impacts.
Learn more about the topic at this link.
If you have relevant insights to share and are interested in publishing your own IOTA Paper, please reach out to the IOTA PCP of your Tax Administration and find the submission link included in our monthly newsletter. We look forward to receiving your contributions.
In the meantime, if you wish to browse previous issues, please visit the dedicated webpage for the IOTA Papers on the IOTA Web Portal.
We wish you a good reading!
