The Japanese Government Cabinet adopted the Digital Garden City-State Concept Comprehensive Strategy on December 23, 2022. The strategy aims to utilize digital technologies to revitalize regional economies and address social issues, promoting a balanced population distribution across Japan. It emphasizes nationwide expansion of digital services through comprehensive infrastructure, linking data among services for well-being and efficient governance. Key initiatives include developing tailored digital infrastructure facilitated by a government cloud for seamless local and national services, and architecting the Digital Lifeline for community services and interoperable data infrastructures to foster societal growth. Additionally, it aims to facilitate data sharing through open-source apps, APIs, and regulatory reforms, encouraging innovation and accessibility.