Open Knowledge to Empower Ambition, Safeguard Digital Trust, and Sustain Cultural Vitality.
Open Knowledge Inc. removes technical and financial barriers to high-assurance cybersecurity and AI operations. Combining 24 years of field practice with human-centered design, we serve enterprises, medical clinics, educational institutions, and community initiatives across Japan.
Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Logistics DX/AX, OK-STUDY Pro & Cultural Publishing
METI SCS (★3/★4) & Healthcare Security v7.0
Supervised by Registered Information Security Specialist (No. 007617) and Senior Healthcare Information Technologist. Readiness audits for METI's October 2026 SCS evaluation, Three-Ministry Two-Guideline Healthcare Security v7.0, and FY2026 Medical Fee Revision cybersecurity requirements.
Apr 2026 CLO Mandate, Toriteki Act & ZEDI
Compliance engineering for the April 2026 Revised Logistics Efficiency Act (Specified Consignor ≥90,000t Chief Logistics Officer / CLO appointment and 2-hour waiting/loading records), January 2026 Subcontract Act (Toriteki: Specific Transport Consignment & promissory note ban), ZEDI, and METI/IPA Cybersecurity Otasuketai guidance.
13+ Channel AI 5-Slip Flow & Rust Web
Zero-data-retention Google Workspace AX converting email, FAX, PDF, EDI, and chat across 13+ channels into five verified business slips (Quote, Order, PO, Delivery, Invoice), paired with static-separated Astro + Rust web renewals and PostgreSQL 19 (db01.ok.st).
OK-STUDY Pro (32 Specialized Portals)
Our upcoming core educational platform covering 32 specialized domains with zero-friction browser previews, 3-second secure sign-in, and per-learner PostgreSQL 19 FORCE ROW LEVEL SECURITY isolation. Currently under active development and content expansion.
48 Practical Monographs & Literary Works
Automated Typst typesetting of 48 practical technical, security, and national-exam volumes synchronized with web updates, alongside independent literary authorship spanning historical novels, fiction, and cultural essays.
AGENDA 11-Function Event Ops & JSL R&D
Integrated AGENDA platform covering 11 Pre-Event, Live, and Post-Event functions for concerts, academic symposia, and civic festivals, connected with our six regional cultural and Japanese Sign Language (JSL) welfare initiatives.
Six Interconnected Community Initiatives & Cultural Essays
Event Operations Support System
11 operational functions across Pre-Event, Live Venue, and Post-Event phases for community festivals and recitals.
Volunteer Coordination System
Streamlined onboarding, shift allocation, and emergency safety guides for civic and student volunteers.
Regional Community Support
One-click printable A4 neighborhood circulars (Chiiki Kawaraban) and accessible local announcements.
Historical Heritage & Civic Safety
Connecting Takatsuki and Osaka historical heritage (Ama Ruins, Saigoku Kaido) with modern environmental safety.
Music Culture & Concert Archives
Long-term digital archiving and web operations for regional music associations and chamber ensembles.
Sign Language (JSL) & Welfare Support
Respecting Japanese Sign Language as a rich visual language while advancing barrier-free communication research.
1EdTech Open Badges v3.0 & 20 National, Healthcare & Public Qualifications
16th DX Certification™ (Professional Level 2026) — Professional Level Certified (Cert ID: I0132899-260315)
Professional Level Certified across IT Technology & Business Innovation Trends
10th DX Business Certification™ (Professional Level 2026) — Professional Level Certified (Cert ID: B0127369-260615)
Professional Level Certified across DX Strategy, Business Models & Case Studies
17th DX Next Certification™ (Professional Level 2026) — Professional Level Certified (Cert ID: I0134490-260915)
Professional Level Certified — Aligned with METI/IPA Digital Skill Standards (DSS)
Company Profile
- Company Name
- Open Knowledge Inc.
- Founded / Incorporated
- Founded April 2002 (as Open Knowledge Consulting LP) / Incorporated July 2013
- Paid-in Capital
- JPY 12,000,000
- Representative Directors
- Yukari Shimazu, Representative Director & CEO / Akio Kato, Founder, Representative Director & CTO
- Headquarters
- 2-2 Nomi-cho, Takatsuki-shi, Osaka 569-0077, Japan
- Contact & Inquiry Desk
- Phone: +81-72-628-9664 / Official Email: e@ok.st (Online Consultation Guide)