Addressing Regional and Administrative Challenges with Quantum Computing!
〈Kawasaki Quantum Demonstration Model Project〉
To accelerate the utilization of quantum computing technologies, it is important to increase real-world use cases and enhance their social and industrial value. While the demand for demonstration projects from companies is growing, there are still high barriers such as data acquisition and administrative collaboration when addressing regional challenges, resulting in limited examples of practical use.
This project provides demonstration fields within the city for quantum technologies and aims to create practical use cases for solving regional challenges by companies possessing quantum technologies. It is the first initiative of its kind by a local government in Japan.
Examples of Problem-Solving Using Quantum Computing
Transportation & Logistics
Shift & Reservation Optimization
Product Design & Production Processes
FY2025 Demonstration Themes
Demonstration of Optimization for Indoor Sports Facility Reservations
(Quanmatic Inc., Kawasaki City Civic Affairs and Cultural Affairs Bureau, Sports Division)
In the priority reservation adjustment process for indoor sports facilities in the city, a significant amount of time and effort was required to accommodate the preferred schedules and facilities of various organizations. By utilizing quantum computing technology, an application was developed that can process large-scale data with multiple parameters (such as preferred dates, facilities, and additional equipment) and quickly generate optimal reservation adjustments.
Optimization Verification of Stops and Routes in On-Demand Transportation
(NEC Solution Innovators, Ltd., Kawasaki City Urban Development Bureau, Transportation Policy Division)
To maintain regional transportation services in response to the severe shortage of bus drivers, Kawasaki City is working with private operators to promote full-scale implementation of AI-based on-demand transportation services*. To improve user convenience and increase ridership, verification was conducted using quantum computers—well-suited for complex optimization problems—to optimize stop placement and route design based on usage data.
Services under demonstration since FY2023 include "Noruto KAWASAKI" (parts of Kawasaki Ward) and "Choi-Soko Kawasaki" (parts of Nakahara, Takatsu, and Saiwai Wards).
The results of these demonstration themes were presented at a results briefing session. In addition to the reports, companies actively engaged in the social implementation and industrialization of quantum computing technologies were invited to introduce real-world applications in society and business.
For the latest information on social implementation, please visit the URL below.
https://www.city.kawasaki.jp/jigyou/category/283-3-2-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html