## (1) Maintaining and Updating Geospatial Information as the Foundation of Society

The Digital Japan Basic Map $ ^{Note 1} $ and Fundamental Geospatial Data $ ^{Note 2} $ which can be used as the basis for utilizing various geospatial information is being rapidly developed and updated with the coordination of various administrative organizations. Also, various types of information regarding national land are being developed such as aerial photographs, geographical name information, national land numerical information, and continuous monitoring of crustal movements with GNSS-based control stations. Additionally, a framework is being developed to make it possible to quickly grasp and provide information on national land such as gathering parameters to correct reference points and location information for reconstruction following the Great East Japan Earthquake, developing maps, development of information that will serve as a foundation for the development of hazard maps in preparation for future disasters such as landform classifications, and emergency shooting of aerial photography following a disaster.

## (2) Initiatives to Promote the Utilization of Geospatial Information

Most of the geospatial information developed is widely provided through the Internet. In addition, initiatives are being taken to further promote Geospatial Information Libraries that allows for searching, browsing, and downloading of various information as well as further improve the GSI Maps $ ^{Note3} $ , which allows for layering of various information on the web, and sharing it widely with society along with promoting initiatives involving the private sector, public sector, and academia to further promote mutual use. Also, guidelines are being publicized regarding the handling of private geospatial information on individuals and the promotion of secondary usage; additionally, industry, academia, and government worked together to host the “Geospatial EXPO 2013 Japan” in November 2013 to raise public awareness and create new industries and services.

## 3 Realizing an Electronic Government

Following the “New Strategy for Information Communication Technology”, various initiatives to realize an electronic government are being implemented. Among these, for online uses, initiatives to promote convenience for citizens as well as improving the efficiency of administrative operations are being taken such as the promotion of business process reform plans.

Regarding automobile ownership procedures, a “One-Stop Service (OSS)” that allows for the execution of various procedures online and at once such as inspection, registration, automobile parking space certification, and payment of various vehicle taxes is being promoted through the cooperation of various ministries and is currently available for the new registration of brand new cars in 11 municipalities. Based on the “Basic Policy Regarding the Reform, etc., of Independent Administrative Institutions” approved by the Cabinet on December 24, 2013, initiatives are under way to realize nationwide expansion and increase the procedures handled by the OSS by fiscal 2017.

## 4 Development and Opening of Optical Fiber for the Management of Public Facilities and Its Housing Space

In order to facilitate the creation of the world’s most advanced information and communications network in response to the “e-Japan Priority Policy Program”, the development and opening of optical fiber for the management of public facilities and its housing space was promoted.

Optical fiber for the management of public facilities serves the purpose of making the management of public facilities more efficient as well as fast and stable provision and sharing of large capacity data and is being developed in rivers,

Note 3 A web map (http://cyberjapan.jp/) that allows for the browsing of maps, etc., over the internet. Geospatial information provided can be overlaid on various map data such as the Digital Japan Basic Map.