Missing Administrative Documents Uncovered During Digital Agency’s Inaugural Transition
Tokyo, Japan – August 8, 2025 – The Digital Agency of Japan, newly established to spearhead the nation’s digital transformation, has disclosed a concerning discovery made during the crucial handover process of administrative documents. A report published today, titled “Regarding the Status of Missing Administrative Document Files Identified During the Handover Associated with the Establishment of the Digital Agency,” details the circumstances surrounding the unavailability of certain administrative document files.
The Digital Agency, which officially commenced operations with the goal of streamlining government services and enhancing citizen convenience through digitalization, has undertaken a comprehensive review of existing administrative documents and files as a foundational step in its mission. It was during this initial phase of the handover – a critical period involving the transfer of responsibilities and information from various government ministries and agencies to the new Digital Agency – that the extent of these missing files became apparent.
While the precise number and nature of the missing documents are still under detailed investigation, the report indicates that the situation arose from the complex and multifaceted process of consolidating and transferring vast amounts of administrative records. The Digital Agency acknowledges that this discovery presents an immediate challenge and is taking it with the utmost seriousness.
In response to this finding, the Digital Agency has initiated a thorough investigation to ascertain the exact whereabouts and the reasons for the unavailability of these administrative document files. This process will involve close collaboration with the relevant former ministries and agencies from which these documents should have been transferred. The aim is to ensure full transparency and accountability in understanding how these files became unaccounted for.
The Digital Agency is committed to addressing this matter with diligence and efficiency. The organization recognizes the importance of these administrative documents for historical record-keeping, policy continuity, and the effective functioning of government operations. Therefore, significant resources and attention are being dedicated to locating and recovering any missing files.
Furthermore, this incident underscores the critical importance of robust document management systems and secure handover protocols within government. The Digital Agency views this challenge as an opportunity to reinforce and improve these fundamental processes moving forward, ensuring that such situations are prevented in the future as the agency continues its vital work in modernizing Japan’s administrative landscape.
The Digital Agency will provide further updates as the investigation progresses and will keep the public informed of any significant developments. The organization remains steadfast in its commitment to building a transparent and efficient digital government for the benefit of all citizens.
デジタル庁の発足に伴う行政文書ファイル等の引継ぎの過程で判明した行政文書ファイル等の所在不明について
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