Virtual Shizuoka is a high-density, colorized 3D point cloud dataset captured and published as open data by a prefectural government, Shizuoka prefecture. The project began in 2019 and achieved full coverage of the entire prefecture by 2025.
This point cloud data is utilized for various purposes, including visualization, analysis, and simulation, and driving significant innovation as open data.
In this presentation, we will explore how this open data has expanded its use cases and transformed the community. We will introduce case studies on streamlining consensus-building using advanced software like game engines, optimizing resource allocation by empowering back-office support to reduce the burden on the frontline, and community collaboration in disaster response. We will also introduce the cultural shift of the community thanks to the Digital Twin.
Furthermore, we will discuss our outlook on gathering further insights and building collaborative frameworks based on these successful case studies.