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What is project‑KANO?

project‑KANO is a civil initiative created by people in Japan and Taiwan.
It is not political, and it is not about diplomacy.
It is simply an effort to imagine a set of rules and systems that can work across borders.

We believe that with the right structure,
different societies can cooperate in a safer, more transparent, and more equal way.

Why do we need project‑KANO?

Japan and Taiwan share many values, cultures, and ways of life.
But our systems and rules are often different.

These differences can create:

• inconsistent administrative processes
• difficulties in exchanging data
• barriers for cross‑border cooperation
• challenges in building long‑term trust

project‑KANO tries to answer a simple question:
What kind of institutional framework could both societies use together?

What we want to do

• Propose a set of rules that both Japan and Taiwan can adopt
• Design technical foundations that work across borders
  (such as identity, verification, and data exchange)
• Create a space for dialogue among citizens, companies, and local governments
• Promote open and verifiable approaches to institutional innovation

This is not politics.
It is a shared foundation for people in both societies to build a better future together.

Why “KANO”?

KANO is a shared memory between Taiwan and Japan.
Players from different backgrounds stood on the same field,
followed the same rules,
and worked toward the same goal.

This represents what project‑KANO aims for:

Different societies cooperating under a shared institutional framework.

The future we hope for

We hope project‑KANO will become:

• a new model of cooperation between Japan and Taiwan
• a starting point for institutional interoperability in the Pacific
• an open platform where citizens and practitioners can work together

This is a long‑term project,
but every step forward matters.

Philosophy ｜ KANO Spirit ｜ Pacific Vision

JP ｜ TW ｜ All