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FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions

project‑KANO (EN)


Q1. What is project‑KANO?

project‑KANO is an institutional and technical design framework that enables Taiwan to choose its future freely, while allowing Japan to align with that choice without altering sovereignty or political structure.


Q2. Is project‑KANO a political movement?

No. It is not a political party, campaign, or ideology.
It is a design blueprint created by an NPO.


Q3. Does project‑KANO support Taiwanese independence?

project‑KANO does not advocate for any specific political outcome.
It only ensures that Taiwanese people can choose freely, without coercion.


Q4. Does this project change Japan’s political system?

No.
Japan’s sovereignty, constitution, and political structure remain unchanged.


Q5. Does this project change Taiwan’s political system?

No.
Taiwan’s democratic system and sovereignty remain fully intact.


Q6. Is this a step toward unification or alliance?

No.
project‑KANO is not a unification plan, alliance plan, or military framework.


Q7. Why is this project necessary now?

Because the risk of forced status‑quo change in the region is rising,
while institutional cooperation between Japan and Taiwan remains insufficient.


Q8. Who created project‑KANO?

It was created by an IT architect with 25 years of experience in
institutional design, system architecture, and cross‑sector coordination.


Q9. Why is it called “KANO”?

Because it represents a designable, selectable future
based on four axes: Life, Name, Form, and Trajectory.


Q10. What is the core philosophy of project‑KANO?

To create minimal and maximal common rules
that allow peaceful cooperation without political integration.


Q11. Does project‑KANO involve military matters?

No.
It deals only with institutional, technical, and civil frameworks.


Q12. Is this a Japan‑led project?

No.
The design is Taiwan‑first, and Japan aligns with Taiwan’s standards.


Q13. Does this project require government approval?

Not at the initial stage.
It begins with NPO‑level design, research, and pilot programs.


Q14. Can governments adopt the framework later?

Yes.
The design is intentionally made to be adoptable by public institutions.


Q15. Is project‑KANO legally binding?

No.
It is a voluntary, cooperative framework.


Q16. Does this project affect cross‑strait relations?

No.
It does not intervene in PRC–Taiwan relations.


Q17. Is this project anti‑China?

No.
project‑KANO is pro‑peace, not anti‑any country.


Q18. Does this project require constitutional change?

No.
Neither Japan nor Taiwan needs constitutional amendments.


Q19. What is the “Safety Layer”?

The minimum shared standards for transparency, records, signatures,
and institutional safety.


Q20. What is the “Identity Layer”?

A framework for interoperable identity and authentication
without unifying identity systems.


Q21. What is the “Form Layer”?

A method for aligning institutional structures
so they do not contradict each other.


Q22. What is the “Trajectory Layer”?

A shared framework for continuity, records, accountability, and openness.


Q23. Does project‑KANO create a new government?

No.
It creates no new political entity.


Q24. Does this project create a new currency?

No.


Q25. Does this project create a new legal system?

No.
It aligns existing systems without replacing them.


Q26. Who benefits from project‑KANO?

Citizens, engineers, public institutions, and anyone who values
peace, transparency, and democratic continuity.


Q27. Is this project only for experts?

No.
It is designed to be understandable and accessible to the public.


Q28. Can individuals participate?

Yes.
Volunteers, researchers, engineers, and civil society members are welcome.


Q29. Can companies participate?

Yes.
Private‑sector collaboration is essential for implementation.


Q30. Is this project funded by any government?

No.
It is independent.


Q31. Is this project influenced by any political party?

No.


Q32. Does project‑KANO handle personal data?

Only within strict, transparent, and minimal frameworks.


Q33. Is this project related to intelligence or surveillance?

No.
It explicitly rejects any form of surveillance architecture.


Q34. Does this project support authoritarian models?

No.
It is grounded in democracy, transparency, and accountability.


Q35. What happens if Japan and Taiwan disagree?

The framework is designed to function even with partial adoption.


Q36. What is the long‑term goal?

To eliminate the possibility of forced status‑quo change
and preserve democratic continuity in the region.


Q37. How can I get involved?

By reading the documents, joining discussions,
and contributing your expertise at your own pace.


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