Japan Spotlight 2023: Open Source Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities in Japan

Abstract

In 2023, Linux Foundation Research launched a project with the aim of examining regional similarities and differences in open source use and contribution. After completing our European and worldwide analyses, this third analysis takes a look at trends in the Japanese market. This report gleans its insight from the 2023 World of Open Source survey data we collected from Japanese respondents, analyzing the region’s specific trends in open source adoption, use, and contributions. It finds that open source is widely used in Japan and that the majority of respondents believe that the benefits outweigh the costs. However, there are still important considerations for adoption, including concerns about licensing and intellectual property. Respondents gave a few suggestions for increased adoption and contribution, including greater funding for the commercial open source startup ecosystem. This report provides evidence to better engage with the open source community in the country and support more sustainable development.

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