Japan Ends Floppy Disk Era, Embracing Digital Future

The country eliminates outdated regulations, marking a significant step towards modernizing its administrative processes.

Japan's Digital Minister Taro Kono announced the end of floppy disk usage for administrative purposes.
The shift required extensive political will to revise thousands of analog regulations.
Japan's slow adoption of new tech is rooted in both cultural values and practical concerns.
The outdated technology presented cybersecurity risks, prompting concerns from allied nations.
The move aims to align Japan's governmental systems with its advanced private sector.