A partner who stays with you from concept through pilot projects and operations

Based in Kyoto — supporting local government and public-sector Web3/AI pilot projects with the same team, from concept through operation.

Netsujo supports local government and public-sector Web3/AI pilot projects with the same team, from concept structuring through the pilot (PoC), procurement, and operation. Based on publicly disclosable track record — our participation in the "Chain Up KYOTO" working group (as of March 10, 2026), and co-hosting an IVS2026 side event with the Kyoto Prefecture Digital Policy Promotion Division (July 2, 2026, at the prefectural government's former assembly hall) — we support local regions in solving their challenges.

What "support for local governments and the public sector" means

Netsujo designs and implements regional DX and pilot projects together with local governments, universities, and communities. We have participated in the "Chain Up KYOTO" working group since March 10, 2026, taking part in discussion on the social implementation of Web3 and blockchain technology.

On July 2, 2026, we co-hosted the IVS2026 side event "Why Web3.0 Business in Kyoto?" with the Kyoto Prefecture Digital Policy Promotion Division, at the prefectural government's former assembly hall. More than 50 people, including general attendees, took part, with active exchange on using Web3.0 and AI for regional problem-solving and industrial development, building momentum for new innovation in Kyoto.

Event report（日本語）A report on the July 2, 2026 IVS2026 side event.

A guide to government × Web3 pilot projects（日本語）How to run a pilot project, where it applies, and the keys to success.

Challenges local governments face

While wanting to advance digitally, many local governments run into the same walls.

Data trust and transparency

There is a need to prevent tampering with resident information and government records, and to establish trust for data shared across departments and across local governments.

Digitizing resident services

Local governments want to move forward with digital resident certificates and online administrative procedures, but find it hard to balance security with convenience.

New tools for regional revitalization

Facing population decline and the challenge of tourism promotion, local governments are exploring new digital approaches.

Major domestic examples of local-government Web3 use

Pilot projects and adoption using Web3 technology are advancing across the country.

NFT tourism initiatives and proof-of-visit

A growing number of cases distribute NFTs for tourism promotion, used as proof of a visit and to build community ties.

Digital resident certificates and digital citizen ID

Issuing resident proof and digital citizen ID on blockchain is being used to encourage relocation and to track community-tie population.

Regional currency and regional points

Digitizing token-based regional currency and points systems is being piloted in various places to support regional economic circulation.

Making community-tie population visible

Recording relocation, residency, and exchange-population activity with NFTs or a distributed ledger, to make the effect of a policy visible.

Preventing tampering with government documents

Using blockchain for the integrity of government documents and meeting minutes, for more transparent record-keeping.

Read more on where it applies, how to proceed, and the keys to success（日本語）

Staying with you from concept through pilot projects and operations

Concept structuring

Putting your regional challenge and desired outcome into words, and structuring the hypothesis to test and how to proceed.

Pilot project (PoC)

Designing not just the technical verification, but the evaluation criteria, resident impact, and operational requirements.

Procurement & full adoption

Turning pilot results into a form usable for procurement, budget, and full-adoption decisions.

Operation & improvement

Continuing to support post-adoption operations and improving resident-facing services.

A regional network based in Kyoto

Based in Kyoto, we have a network with local universities and communities, allowing us to run pilots and operations that are genuinely rooted in a region. Through our participation in the "Chain Up KYOTO" working group, we take part in discussion on the social implementation of Web3 and blockchain.

Main support we offer local governments

Web3/AI pilot projects (PoC)

Designing, running, and evaluating a pilot for a regional challenge — from clarifying the problem through assessing technical fit, starting from a small-scale PoC and scaling up in stages.

Subsidy & procurement support

From identifying usable funding sources such as the Digital Garden City Nation subsidy, through drafting business plans, impact-measurement indicators, and budget estimates.

Resident-service design

Designing services such as digital certification, regional currency, and identity verification, with a focus on both resident convenience and personal-data protection.

Internal briefings & staff workshops

Explaining the fundamentals and potential of Web3/AI to staff, including preparing materials for internal sign-off and assembly briefings.

Fixed-price packages, an easy place to start

Even with no budget settled yet, you can start with a package where the price, duration, and deliverables are clear. We also support drafting the business plan needed for a subsidy application.

Frequently asked questions

Can local governments actually make use of Web3/blockchain?

Yes. It is being used at a growing number of domestic and international local governments, particularly in data transparency, digital certification (residence certificates, qualifications), regional currency and point systems, and community-tie initiatives. Netsujo has participated in the "Chain Up KYOTO" working group since March 10, 2026, taking part in discussion on Web3 use in government. On July 2, 2026, we co-hosted the IVS2026 side event "Why Web3.0 Business in Kyoto?" with the Kyoto Prefecture Digital Policy Promotion Division at the prefectural government's former assembly hall, and also pitched to Kyoto Prefecture on the day.

Can you support us from a pilot project through to full adoption and procurement?

We stay with you as the same team, from structuring the concept through designing and running the pilot (PoC), evaluation, and organizing the requirements for full adoption and procurement. Rather than letting things end with a pilot, we focus on leaving material you can use for the next decision.

Can we consult you even if our budget is undecided?

That is fine. You can start with a fixed-price package (such as a pilot design) and scale up in stages according to size. We can also discuss how to proceed given your subsidy or procurement schedule.

Can we make use of subsidies or grants?

Yes. There are several funding sources local governments can use for DX, including the Digital Garden City Nation subsidy, the regional revitalization grant, the regional DX promotion grant, and tourism-related subsidies from the Japan Tourism Agency. We can support drafting the business plan, impact-measurement indicators, and budget estimates needed for a subsidy application, preparing material for internal sign-off, and drafting plain-language explanatory material for assembly or resident briefings.

Can you support internal briefings and building consensus within our organization?

Yes. Because Web3 and blockchain are specialized, we can support you all the way from preparing explanatory material for internal stakeholders and running workshops, through to material needed for a budget request. We place importance on explaining the technology in plain terms.

What kind of track record do you have?

We only list publicly disclosable activity and pilot work — speaking engagements, working-group participation, university lectures, and media coverage. The details of individual engagements are shared depending on the contract and the stage of the project.

What kinds of Web3 use cases exist for local governments?

Domestic examples of local-government Web3 use include: (1) NFT distribution for tourism promotion (proof of visit, building community ties); (2) digital resident certificates and digital citizen ID; (3) tokenizing regional currency and regional points; (4) making relocation and community-tie population visible; and (5) preventing tampering with government records. Advanced pilots are underway in Kyoto Prefecture, Nishikawa Town (Yamagata Prefecture), Yoichi Town (Hokkaido), Suzaka City (Nagano Prefecture), and Fukui Prefecture, among others.

How does a pilot project (PoC) typically proceed?

Typically: (1) clarifying and structuring the problem (2–4 weeks); (2) use-case design and hypothesis-setting; (3) small-scale PoC implementation (1–3 months); (4) impact measurement and evaluation; and (5) the full-adoption decision. It is realistic to start within a limited initial budget, then fold it into the following fiscal year's main budget once the effect is confirmed. We provide end-to-end support for the business plan, PoC design document, impact-measurement plan, and assembly briefing materials needed for the budget request.

A record of our co-hosting, participation, lectures, and community activity is listed on our external activities & track record page.