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In this continuation of our previous episode, Ryoma discusses the current state of disinformation countermeasures in Japan and compares them with those in other countries. Be sure to listen in!

In this episode, we have Ryoma, an engineer at Code for Japan, discussing the disinformation project that he has. This episode is divided into two parts, so stay tuned for the next one as well! Also, we're planning to host a Disinfo Hackathon in Japanese this November—don't miss it!

In this episode, we welcome two guests we met at Funding the Commons Tokyo, Vienna from Malaysia, and Wanseob from South Korea, both members of the Pagoda community. We dive into their backgrounds and discuss various aspects of the Pagoda community. Tune in to hear more!

Continuing from the previous episode, we have Hiro and Taka as our guests again. In this episode, we dive deep into the behind-the-scenes of Funding the Commons (FtC). We discuss how the decision was made to hold the event in Tokyo and the intentions and hopes behind the event. Be sure to tune in! ▼Funding the Commons https://www.fundingthecommons.io/ ▼DeSci Tokyo ⁠https://desci-tokyo.jp/⁠ ▼Plural...

In this episode, we are honored to have two very important co-hosts from the Funding the Commons Conference Tokyo, which Hal-san also participated in as a speaker. Our guests are Hiro-san from DeSci Tokyo and Taka-san from Plurality Tokyo. We will be delivering this over two episodes, and in this first part, we delve into the backgrounds of these two remarkable individuals. Don’t miss it! ▼DeSci T...

Following the last episode, this time, we have Sonja introducing Youthhack in detail. It’s also the event where Hal and Sonja met. Please have a listen!

In this episode, we welcomed Sonja from the Open Knowledge Foundation as our guest to introduce Code for Germany, a part of their activities, as well as the summer project for students, Jugend Hackt. Remarkably, this recording was done in person when the three of us met at the g0v Summit in Taipei in May. This episode will also be split into two parts, so please look forward to the next episode as...

In this episode, we continue from where we left off in Episode 1 and dive deeper into the fascinating world of Jibungoto Planet. Mako-san shares insights on how the development of Jibungoto Planet has progressed, including the challenges faced in advancing this project through civic tech initiatives. If you're curious about the specifics and want to understand more about the intricacies of dev...

In this episode, we welcome Mako-san, a project member of Jibungoto Planet and a staff member of Code for Japan living in Canada, to introduce the project. "Jibungoto" means "personal matter" in Japanese. This project aims to visualize the carbon footprint, emphasizing that environmental issues should be regarded as personal matters. If you want to learn more about the specific...

In this episode, Maekawa-san, a project member, will introduce one of the most popular civic tech projects in Japan, Code for Sake. This project, which is particularly intriguing for sake enthusiasts, includes "Sakepedia," an open data initiative that allows users to view information about sake breweries on a map, and "Sake Marriage," which suggests snacks that pair well with s...

We welcomed back Mireia from Canòdrom for another discussion. This time, we delved deeper into how Canòdrom is utilizing Decidim. ▼Canòdrom ⁠https://canodrom.barcelona/ca

Welcome to Japan, Mireia! In this episode, we had a special guest, Mireia from Barcelona, Spain at our office in Tokyo! She shared insights into her organization, Canodrom, which champions open technologies, participatory democracy, and digital culture. We're excited to split our conversation with her into two episodes, so please stay tuned for the upcoming episode as well! ▼Canodorm https://c...

In this episode, we're delighted to welcome our very first guests, Ko and Amy, to introduce "Support Estimate Yadokari-kun (Hermit crab)," a tool released by their Project Inclusive. They delve into what Yadokari-kun is, why Ko initiated this project, why Amy decided to join, and the goals they're aiming for. For those interested in Yadokari-kun, please check out this link: https...

In this episode, we'll introduce the areas of activity for Code for Japan, the largest civictech community in Japan, and what we're actually doing. We're eager to know what interests you, so please share your thoughts with us! If you're interested in Code for Japan, we warmly invite you to join our Slack community. Please register using the link below. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://join.slack.com/t...

In this episode, we discuss the background of Hal's founding of Code for Japan and how "earthquakes" have been a catalyst for the spread of civic tech in Japan. Specifically, we will introduce the role of civic tech and the various projects that were implemented in response to the Noto Peninsula earthquake that occurred in January. If you're interested in Code for Japan, we warml...

Hello everyone! We are Hal, founder of Code for Japan and Saya, international coordinator for Code for Japan. We are thrilled to finally start our English-language outreach. In our very first episode, we delve into topics like "What is Civic Tech?" and "What is Code for Japan?". We hope this sparks your interest in civic tech and our organization. If you're interested in Co...