Open Knowledge Japan is a non-profit organization established in 2012 to promote open data and knowledge in Japan. It is led by Representative Director Masahiko Shoji and has provided policy recommendations and assistance to governments, created an open data index, and hosted numerous community events like an open data talk series and International Open Data Day to encourage data sharing.

1. Open Knowledge Japan
Representative Director, Masahiko Shoji （庄司昌彦）
Associate Professor, Center for Global Communications, International University of Japan
Open Data Evangelist, Cabinet Secretariat
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2. Rep Director
Masahiko Shoji
Director
Koichi Kawashima
Director
Tomoaki Watanabe
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2012: Established
2013: Incorporated (General Incorporated Association)
2016: Became an Official Chapter of Open Knowledge International

3. Policy Recommendations
Assistance for Governments
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Open Data Index
Datago.jp(Closed)
Lectures for
Local Governments

4. Community Building
Promotion
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@OKF
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https://www.facebook.com
/OKFjp
http://okfn.jp/
Open Data Talk Series
(held 20 times)

5. International Open Data Day
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OKJP Flickr (2014)
• Japan is the most active country in the world.
• Over 60 cities were participated in.

6. Open Data Day Logo Generator
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Made by Yuichi Yazaki