On June 28, 2024, Japan made a historic decision by officially phasing out the use of floppy disks across all government systems.
The Minister of Digital Transformation, Taro Kono, proudly declared the “triumph over floppy disks”, symbolizing the end of an era dominated by these outdated storage devices.
This move marked the culmination of extensive efforts to modernize Japan’s bureaucratic processes. In a significant step, over 1000 regulatory acts were abolished, eliminating the requirement for floppy disks in data management for both government agencies and citizens.
While the use of fax machines remains untouched in the current plans, previous attempts to introduce more contemporary communication methods faced opposition from officials.
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