Activities

Technology Research and Development

DCAJ conducts survey research on technology platforms which support the digital content industry and publishes the research results.

Imaging Technology Research

DCAJ is carrying out research studies on human experience of viewing immersive video content through such devices as HMD (head-mounted display), aiming at further vitalization of the video industry.

Market Creation Support

In order to expand the content market or create new markets, we help regional TV stations produce their original animation programs and also help them resell the content externally. We also hold business matching events between ASEAN companies and Japanese companies.

Promotion of Content Industry

We collect and analyze statistics on the domestic and international content market, as well as business-related information. With the aim of widely disseminating the results of our work, we edit and publish the "Digital Content White Paper". In addition to conducting studies for the promotion of Japan's content industry with the participation of experts in various fields, we also implement a project to develop human resources to support R&D startups that will lead to the strengthening of Japan's industrial competitiveness.

Survey on Content Industry in Japan and Other Countries

We are engaged in organizing content market information and conduct in-depth research in specific fields.

Digital Content White Paper

We publish “Digital Content White Paper” annually. It describes the latest topics related to content, market size by content field and media, Japanese government’s policy on content, the latest trends in various content genres, and basic information on overseas content markets.

Video Distribution Market Research

We research the market size and latest trends of video distribution in Japan, and compile the results into a "Video Distribution Market Research Report".

Study of measures to promote the content industry

With the participation of experts in various fields, we study measures to promote Japan's content industry and may also conduct trial initiatives.

Training for R&D start-up supporters

We will operate a special course to train personnel to support R&D startups that will lead to the enhancement of Japan's industrial competitiveness, and provide follow-up seminars for course participants and graduates, as well as networking opportunities among related parties.

International Development

At the "INTER BEE IGNITION x DCEXPO," we will introduce Japanese content-related technologies to the world and overseas content-related technologies to Japan, as well as conduct business matching for the commercialization of new services. We will collaborate with international events such as SIGGRAPH, the world's largest conference for the dissemination of information on CG and interactive technologies, promote awareness-raising seminars for the overseas development of Japan's content industry, and coordinate public-private partnership conferences that bring together content-related policy makers and industry experts from Asian countries and regions.

Presentation of content technology at INTER BEE IGNITION x DCEXPO

Through exhibitions, conferences, and seminars at the "INTER BEE IGNITION x DCEXPO", we will introduce Japanese content-related technologies to the world and overseas content-related technologies to Japan.

Projects to strengthen new developments in the content industry

Aiming for Japan's content industry to gain a competitive edge in the international market, we will promote the content technologies of Japanese companies and research institutions, both domestically and internationally, and provide support for overseas collaboration and business development with these technologies.

International Exchange

In order to build a base that contributes to the international development of Japan's content and content technology, we will promote international exchange with other countries and regions through participation in international events such as SIGGRAPH, the world's largest conference for the dissemination of information on CG and interactive technology.We will also promote awareness-raising seminars for the overseas development of Japan's content industry, and coordinate public-private partnership conferences that bring together content-related policy makers and industry experts from Asian countries and regions.

Technology Research and Development

We collect and organize the latest trends in AI, VR/AR, and other content-related technologies, and study the direction of their practical application. We will also conduct surveys and research on the application of the latest content-related technologies to various industrial fields, such as services, education, and nursing care.

Content Technology Trend Study

We collect information and grasp trends on various technologies that could be the basis for the future development of the content industry, and study the direction of practical application of these technologies.

Survey and research on business training and support system by cognitive interaction support technology fused with artificial intelligence

We will develop efficient information display and information feedback methods that contribute to business training and support in the fields of service, education, and nursing care; create guidelines for the safe and effective operation of business training and support systems; and conduct open innovation activities for the social implementation of the developed results.

Business Support

To support business in the Japanese content industry and industries closely related to content, we provide information through seminars, support companies' participation in overseas exhibitions, and conduct business matching with various industrial sectors in Japan and abroad.

DCAJ Business Seminar

We will hold seminars to introduce new business models and new projects surrounding content, and provide information on overseas content trends, the latest content technology trends, and content market trends.

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