Backwards and in High Heels: Early adopter insights on Drupal in Japanese academia

This talk covers the unique challenges faced by Japanese educational institutions and the bureaucratic context behind seemingly outdated practices like fax machines and carved ivory seals. The speaker, who has over 30 years of experience living in Japan and 20 years working in Japanese universities, shares insights into the technical and administrative hurdles these organizations encounter. He emphasizes the importance of understanding Japan's web-related challenges and advocates for the use of Drupal as a valuable tool to assist Japanese organizations in leveraging modern technology.