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Yosuke Miyata

Advisor

President and CEO, Poliflect Co., Ltd. | Policy Entrepreneur | Digital Transformation Advocate | Regulatory Strategist

Yosuke Miyata is one of Japan’s most influential voices at the intersection of technology and policy. As President and CEO of Poliflect Co., Ltd., he leads a pioneering firm focused on regulatory innovation and policy advocacy in the digital era. Recognized by Forbes JAPAN as one of the “30 Rule Makers in Japan,” Miyata has shaped national conversations on data governance, digital transformation, and public-private collaboration.

Miyata began his career at Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) after earning his graduate degree in economics from Kyoto University. Over the course of his government service, he contributed to major policy initiatives across regional revitalization, labor reform, tourism, nuclear regulation, and the modernization of Japan’s social security system. He played a key role in promoting open data usage and spearheaded revisions to the Personal Information Protection Law, laying the groundwork for a more connected digital society.

Transitioning to the private sector, Miyata joined Yahoo Japan Corporation as Manager of the Policy Planning Division, where he led digital-era regulatory reform proposals, including frameworks for the sharing economy. His leadership extended into Japan’s broader tech ecosystem—he has been instrumental in founding and advising key industry organizations such as the Japan IT Association and the Digital Society Promotion Political Alliance.

Today, through Poliflect, Miyata continues to drive forward regulatory design and institutional innovation. He serves as a board member of the Software Association of Japan, vice chairman of the Digital Society Promotion Political Alliance, and an expert panelist at the Prototype Policy Research Institute. His work exemplifies a rare blend of public policy acumen, digital fluency, and a deep commitment to Japan’s innovation-driven future.

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