KONO Taro and Information Processing

"I and Information Processing"

Imformation Processing Society of Japan (2017)

KONO Taro

Member of the House of Representatives

Born in 1963. After graduating from Georgetown University in the United States, he worked for a company. After graduating from Georgetown University in the United States, he worked for a company and was elected to the House of Representatives in 1996. Currently serving his 7th term. Currently serving his seventh term. Currently Minister of Foreign Affairs. Currently Minister of Foreign Affairs.

(As of 2017)

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Author is honored to write the opening words for a historic information processing magazine

Studied abroad in the US after dropping out of Keio University, treasured Smith Corona typewriter from parents

Classmate bought a PC from Compaq before graduation, impressed by the device's capabilities

Joined Fuji Xerox in 1986, experienced company-wide network with email and electronic sharing

In 1992, moved to a component manufacturer, found a disconnected PC, staff assured it was connected

While in Xerox planning department, purchased a 9600bps modem for under 1 million yen, tried working from home

Appointed as the site manager for Japan's first satellite office experiment in Shiki, Saitama

Struggled to get permission from supervisors for employees to work in satellite offices, faced skepticism

Technology has advanced since then, but similar skepticism exists for current initiatives like Consumer Affairs Agency relocation to Tokushima

In 1996, created a website for election campaign, staff questioned its usefulness

Author has been personally managing website, blog, and Twitter account ever since

Started an email newsletter "Gomame no Hagishiri" almost 20 years ago, as it was a cost-effective way to distribute information

Reflecting on progress, but also noticing that outdated practices, like using Excel grids and manual input, still exist

Encourages individuals to speak up about inefficient practices to drive change

Suggests that if no one listens, electing a researcher to the House of Councillors through proportional representation would be a democratic solution

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