In this project, we plan to demonstrate and accelerate the real value creation of digitalization by developing cutting-edge ICT technologies such as 5G and IOWN in a large-scale "city" level environment and creating various social, lifestyle, and industrial use cases with citizens, companies, universities, and others. We look forward to working with local governments, developers, general contractors, telecommunications companies, ICT companies, government ministries and agencies, and everyone else to realize a state-of-the-art digital city!

Purpose of Activity

Launch of a testing ground for cutting-edge technologies to stimulate the economic cycle of the telecommunications business

Activity Targets

End of March 2025 (1 year) Planning of candidate and implementation details for large-scale living lab
Around 2027-9 (about 3-5 years later) Start of large scale living lab special zones

Activities

• Recruitment/selection of members for this project
• Selection of candidate sites for large scale living lab special zones
• Drafting a proposal for state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure to be developed
• Planning of future activities and selection of the next project leader

project leader

NEC Corporation

HIMONO, Takehiro

subleader

NEC Corporation

ARAI, Masayuki