Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/General Support Fund/Wikimedians of Japan User Group 2026-27 Annual Plan

statusUnder review

Wikimedia Community Fund

Wikimedians of Japan User Group 2026-27 Annual Plan

Fluxx IDR-GS-2602-22037

proposed start date2026-07-01

proposed end date2027-06-30

amount requested (local currency)19725100 JPY

amount requested (USD)121047.96 USD

grant typeWikimedia Affiliate (chapter, thematic org., or user group)

funding regionESEAP

decision fiscal year2025-26

funding program roundRound 2

applicant and people related to proposal[[User:|]] ([[User talk:|talk]] • accounts • contributions • edit count)

organization (if applicable)Wikimedians of Japan User Group

Friendly Space Policy

Universal Code of Conduct

Application Privacy Statement

This is an automatically generated Meta-Wiki page. The page was copied from Fluxx, the web service of Wikimedia Foundation Funds, where the user has submitted their application. Please do not make any changes to this page because all changes will be removed after the next update. Use the discussion page for your feedback. The page was created by CR-FluxxBot.

Applicant information

Organization name or Wikimedia Username for individuals. (required)

Wikimedians of Japan User Group

Do you have any approved General Support Fund requests? (required)

Yes, I have already applied and received a General Support Fund

You are applying as a(n). (required)

Wikimedia Affiliate (chapter, thematic org., or user group)

Are your group or organization legally registered in your country? (required)

No

Do you have a fiscal sponsor?

Yes

Fiscal organization name.

Kiwix

Please provide links to the following documents if they are available

These documentation can be provided in your local language(s), no translations required.

• Organizational website
• Detailed financial reporting and/or audits
• Documentation of the governance structure, board list, governance processes
• Documentation of the general assembly decision on your plan

Main proposal

1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be a title for the Meta-Wiki page. (required)

Wikimedians of Japan User Group 2026-27 Annual Plan

2. Do you want to apply for the multi-year base funding for 3 years? (required) (only for returning applicants)

No

2.1. Provide a brief overview of Year 2 and Year 3 of the proposed plan and how this relates to the current proposal and your strategic plan? (required)

N/A

3. Proposed start date. (required)

2026-07-01

4. Proposed end date. (required)

2027-06-30

5. Does your organization or group have an Affiliate or Organizational Annual Plan that can help us understand your proposal? If yes, please provide it. (required)

Yes

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UizT_cFZPH6Ehb1_Vs3Q2BLgiP-lfmFF5bOzvEPqSlw/

6. Does your affiliate, organization or group have a Strategic Plan that can help us understand your proposal? If yes, please provide it. (required)

Yes

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aIraZY6mgeFTXxDwj8xSFu4fNrPaI1PsMnd5h0XVVEM/

7. Where will this proposal be implemented? (required)

Japan

8. What are your programs, approaches, and strategies? What are the challenges that you are trying to address and how will your strategies support you in addressing these challenges? (required)

Building on the current situation in Japan, where Wikipedia is widely known but other Wikimedia projects and the international movement remain largely unfamiliar, we present the following four strategies and plans. First, raising awareness among the general public; second, fostering exchange and skill development within the existing community; third, strengthening collaboration with overseas Wikimedians; and fourth, pursuing incorporation and chapterization of the user group.

First, we will broadly communicate the existence and activities of Wikimedia projects to the general public. Through participation in Open Source Conferences and the Library Fair, collaboration with universities, and media outreach, we will introduce projects such as Wikipedia and Wikidata to those who may be interested.

Second, we will provide opportunities for exchange and skill development for Wikimedians already active in Japan. Through Mokumoku-kai/meetups and conferences organized by the user group, we will encourage collaborative work and the sharing of knowledge and skills. We will also create opportunities to engage with insights from Wikimedians across multiple language communities, organize and translate global information from MetaWiki and MediaWiki, and improve access to information with a focus on priority areas. By supporting outreach events and organizing offline and online Wikidata gatherings, we will lower barriers to participation and provide sustained support for activities. We will also continue promoting online safety awareness and UCoC education.

Third, we will strengthen collaboration with overseas Wikimedians. Through exchange events and online meetings with Wikimedians from Korea and Taiwan, we will foster international networking and knowledge sharing. Furthermore, by supporting the preparation for hosting ESEAP Strategy Summit 2027 in Osaka, we will contribute to strategy development across the ESEAP community as a whole, while also providing opportunities for Japanese users to engage with the international movement.

Fourth, we will pursue incorporation and chapterization of the user group. This will enhance the organization's credibility and establish a foundation to better support Wikimedia project activities in Japan.

2026-27 Strategic Plan https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C23oGIiJ1YNdFFWMqeTjItblH-Yux3Clox3t7Cw-cxk/

The biggest progress for 2025-2026 is: 1, The most significant progress during this period has been the steady growth of our membership and the successful co-organization of our first User Group conference in Japan. 　Membership growth indicates expanding interest and participation in our activities. In 2025, we co-organized the conference together with the Japanese community of OpenStreetMap. The event brought together over 80 participants, featured diverse use cases, and included participation from ESEAP members.

2, The Library Forum & Fair is an annual event organized by the Japanese library sector. The User Group participates through an exhibition booth and a seminar.

While participation had previously been coordinated individually by a member, it is now organized under the User Group’s framework. Through this engagement, we aim to strengthen relationships with the librarian community and promote collaboration around Wikipedia Town initiatives. https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Programs/Wikimedia_Community_Fund/Rapid_Fund/%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A3%E3%82%AD%E3%83%A1%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BB%E3%83%AF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB%E3%83%89_in_%E5%9B%B3%E6%9B%B8%E9%A4%A8%E7%B7%8F%E5%90%88%E5%B1%952025_(ID:_23091734)

3, More collaboration with Korea and Taiwan We have also increased collaboration with communities in Korea and Taiwan, creating more opportunities for exchange and mutual learning within the ESEAP region. Looking ahead, hosting the ESEAP Strategy Summit 2027 in Osaka represents a significant opportunity to deepen regional engagement and contribute more actively to Movement-wide discussions.

Below are reports of selected activities carried out during this period. The Wikipedia25 event was held as a one-time commemorative activity and has recently concluded. https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_25/Events/ja

During this period, the User Group organized and participated in various events across Japan, including multiple Open Source Conferences (OSC), Wikidata editathons, and community safety initiatives. Many of these activities will continue into the next period.

UG Metapage Wikimedians of Japan User Group/events Wikimedians of Japan User Group/events - Meta-Wiki

Diffs on Wikimedia Movement in Japan https://diff.wikimedia.org/ja/

OSC Hokkaido Diff https://diff.wikimedia.org/2025/10/30/wikimedians-of-japan-user-group-participated-in-the-open-source-conference2025hokkaido/

OSC Kyoto Diff https://diff.wikimedia.org/2026/01/07/participating-in-open-source-conference-2025-kyoto/

OSC Shimane Diff https://diff.wikimedia.org/2025/11/05/wikimedians-of-japan-ug-participated-in-the-open-source-conference-2025-shimane/

OSC Shirahama Diff https://diff.wikimedia.org/2025/08/16/participated-in-the-open-source-conference-2025-in-shirahama/

Kansai Open Forum Diff https://diff.wikimedia.org/ja/2025/11/16/%e9%96%a2%e8%a5%bf%e3%82%aa%e3%83%bc%e3%83%97%e3%83%b3%e3%83%95%e3%82%a9%e3%83%bc%e3%83%a9%e3%83%a0%e3%81%a7%e3%82%a6%e3%82%a3%e3%82%ad%e3%83%9e%e3%83%8b%e3%82%a2%e3%81%ae%e8%a9%b1%e3%82%92%e3%81%97/

Editathon on Wikidata Diff https://diff.wikimedia.org/ja/2025/11/03/%e3%82%a6%e3%82%a3%e3%82%ad%e3%83%a1%e3%83%87%e3%82%a3%e3%82%a2%e3%82%82%e3%81%8f%e3%82%82%e3%81%8f%e4%bc%9a2025%e5%b9%b410%e6%9c%88%e6%9d%b1%e4%ba%ac%e3%81%a7%e8%aa%95%e7%94%9f%ef%bc%81wikidata/

Wikimedia Conference Osaka Diff https://diff.wikimedia.org/2025/12/19/west-japan-wikimedia-conference-2025-introducing-the-yokohama-editathon/

Editathon called “Moku-moku-kai” 6th, Osaka https://countries-romantic.connpass.com/event/374690/

Wikimedians of Japan User Group Event Safety Flyer 2024-09.pdf(created via the support of Trust and Safety) https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wikimedians_of_Japan_User_Group_Event_Safety_Flyer_2024-09.pdf

9. What categories are your main programs and related activities under? Please select all that apply. (required)

Category	Yes/No
Education	Yes
Culture, heritage or GLAM	No
Gender and diversity	No
Community support and engagement	Yes
Participation in campaigns and contests	Yes
Public policy advocacy	No
Technology (software development)	No
Other	No

Education

9.1.1. Select all your programs and activities for Education. (required)

Wiki Club, Wikidata programs

Other programs and activities if any: N/A

9.1.2. Select all relevant audience groups for Education. (required)

Vocational, tertiary, or higher education, Other groups

Other groups if any: 図書館司書 librarans

Community support and engagement

9.4. Select all your programs and activities for Community support and engagement.

Off-wiki training of community members, Organizing meetups, conferences, and community events, Supporting community members' participation in events and conferences, Offering non financial support and services to community members (equipment, space, books, etc.), Other

Other programs and activities if any: Wikidataの普及に努める・図書館司書とのつながりをさらに増やす・大学生の編集者を増やすPromote Wikidata; increase connections with librarians; increase the number of university student editors

Participation in campaigns and contests

9.5. Select all campaigns that apply. (required)

Wikipedia Asian Month, Wikipedia Birthday or Anniversary

Other programs and activities if any: N/A

10. Please include a link to or upload a timeline (operational calendar) for your programs and activities. (required)

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aIraZY6mgeFTXxDwj8xSFu4fNrPaI1PsMnd5h0XVVEM/

11. Describe your team. (required)

プロジェクト中心スタッフ（有償）

• VZP10224 – プロジェクトリーダー、代表代行

事務・運営・管理スタッフ（有償）

• Shinji Enoki – 事務・運営・管理
• Narumi.SBT – 事務・運営・管理、経理、海外対応

タスクスタッフ（ボランティア／少額謝礼）

• Wadakuramon – 図書館展、メールマガジン、ユーザーグループ運営
• Furukawa – 海外対応サポート、各種タスク補助

タスクスタッフ（ボランティア／単発謝礼）

• Barsaka2 – OSM関連プロジェクト推進
• Chqaz – メールマガジン主任
• YShibata – 海外対応、メディア対応
• Lin Xiangru – 大学活動、韓国・台湾連携、エディタソン
• Hijiri – チャプター設立ルール整備、法人関連法務
• Miya.m – ウィキペディアタウン支援
• Ujigis – ウィキペディアタウン支援
• Popbeans - イベントスタッフ
• Aspere - 韓国コミュニティとの連携
• Koyomiya – タスク支援

• • アドバイザー**
• Kizhiya – 運営アドバイス

12. Will you be working with any internal (Wikimedia) or external partners? Describe the characteristics of these partnerships and bring a few examples of the most significant partnerships. (required)

Wikimedia Korea

• 関係の性質: オンライン／オフラインでの共同イベントや会議。
• 活動例: Diff WikiConference Seoul 2025でのセッション「Future of Wikimedia is on Diversity」。合同のエディタソン。

https://diff.wikimedia.org/2025/11/02/wikimedia-world-at-the-library-fair-2025-report-on-participating-in-wikimania-nairobi/

Wikimedia Taiwan / Wikidata Taiwan

• 関係の性質: 情報交換・交流段階のパートナー。将来的な協働に向けた関係構築。
• 活動例: COSCUP 2025での交流、West-Japan Wikimedia Conference 2025での情報交換。

https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Taiwan/Wikidata_Taiwan/COSCUP_2025

国内ウィキペディア関連サークル

• 関係の性質: 協力パートナー。イベントなどの企画協力、支援。
• 活動例: Kyoto University Wikimedia Circleや九州大学Wikimediaのサークルに支援予定、支援。早稲田Wikipedianサークルおよび稲門ウィキペディアン会との協力イベント実施。

京都大学

• 関係の性質: 教育提供パートナーとして講義。
• 活動例: 学内講義2コマの担当。

マスメディア

• 関係の性質: 報道を通じた情報発信。
• 活動例: 朝日新聞・日経新聞・日本TVへの取材対応。

https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASV2L32FGV2LULLI01DM.html

ESEAP / Wikimedia運動内ネットワーク

• 関係の性質: 戦略・情報共有パートナー。
• 活動例: ESEAP Strategy Summit 2027のCOTを担当など。

13. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select all that apply. (required)

Increase the Sustainability of Our Movement, Improve User Experience, Provide for Safety and Inclusion, Ensure Equity in Decision-making, Invest in Skills and Leadership Development, Manage Internal Knowledge, Evaluate, Iterate, and Adapt

Metrics

Wikimedia Metrics

14. Please select and fill out Wikimedia Metrics for your proposal. (recommended)

14.1. Number of participants, editors, and organizers.

All metrics provided are optional, please fill them out if they are aligned with your programs and activities.

Participants, editors, and organizers

Metrics name	Target	Description
Number of all participants	1900	https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1F1s80OnPzTciy2yhgJpVhGa8c9Zqf9TnlMVO3EO3JLU/edit?gid=0#gid=0
Number of all editors	110	https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1F1s80OnPzTciy2yhgJpVhGa8c9Zqf9TnlMVO3EO3JLU/
Number of new editors	100
Number of retained editors	10
Number of all organizers	N/A	N/A
Number of new organizers	N/A

14.2. Number of new content contributions to Wikimedia projects. (recommended)

Contributions to Wikimedia projects

Wikimedia project	Created	Edited or improved
Wikipedia	30	20
Wikimedia Commons	100
Wikidata	10	100
Wiktionary
Wikisource
Wikimedia Incubator
Translatewiki
MediaWiki
Wikiquote
Wikivoyage
Wikibooks
Wikiversity
Wikinews
Wikispecies
Wikifunctions / Abstract Wikipedia

Description for Wikimedia projects contributions metrics. (optional)

Other Metrics

15. Do you have other quantitative and qualitative targets for your project (other metrics)? (required)

No

Other Metrics	Description	Target
N/A	N/A	N/A
N/A	N/A	N/A
N/A	N/A	N/A
N/A	N/A	N/A
N/A	N/A	N/A

Budget

16. Will you have any other revenue sources when implementing this proposal (e.g. other funding, membership contributions, donations)? (required)

No

16.1. List other revenue sources. (required)

N/A

16.2. Approximately how much revenue will you have from other sources in your local currency? (required)

N/A

17. Your local currency. (required)

JPY

18. What is the total requested amount in your local currency? (required)

19725100 JPY

Multi-year funding request summary

Year	Amount (local currency)
Year 1	N/A JPY
Year 2	N/A JPY
Year 3	N/A JPY

Requested amount in USD

121047.96 USD

Multi-year funding request summary in USD

Year	Amount USD
Year 1	N/A USD
Year 2	N/A USD
Year 3	N/A USD

19. Does this proposal include compensation for staff or contractors? (required)

Yes

19.1. How many paid staff members do you plan to have? (required)

Include the number of staff and contractors during the proposal period. If you have short-term contractors or staff, please include them separately and mention their terms.

プロジェクト主任（1名） – 固定額／パートタイム

事務・運営・管理スタッフ（2名） – 時給／パートタイム タスク単位スタッフ（2名） – タスクごとに謝礼／ボランティア

19.2. How many FTEs (full-time equivalents) in total? (required)

Include the total FTE of staff and contractors during the proposal period. If you have short-term contractors or staff, please include their FTEs with the terms separately.

0.25 プロジェクト主任1名　契約パートタイム

0.25 事務・運営・管理スタッフ 0.5 事務・運営・管理スタッフ 0.05 プロジェクトスタッフ 0.05 事務・運営・管理スタッフ 合計 Total 1.1 people

19.3. Describe any staff or contractor changes compared to the current year / ongoing General Support Fund if any. (required only for returning grantees)

Narumi.SBT、Wadakuramon、Ruri Furukawaは前回の申請時点ではスタッフに加わっておらず、前回リストには含まれていませんでした。

KizhiyaとYShibataは現在の助成金期間中にスタッフでしたが、次回申請には含めません。

20. Please provide an overview of your overall budget categories in your local currency. The budget breakdown should include only the amount requested with this General Support Fund (required).

Budget category	Amount in local currency
Staff and contractor costs	5820000 JPY
Operational costs	2965000 JPY
Programmatic costs	10940100 JPY

21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1azYtfRWzPheC5N8xkyQDmxJ8EUrgGiDX/

Additional information

22. In this optional space you can add any other additional information about your proposal or organization that you think can help us when reviewing your proposal. (optional)

---

By submitting your proposal/funding request you confirm that you have read and agree to the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy, and the Universal Code of Conduct.

Yes

Feedback

• Please add any feedback to the grant discussion page only. Any feedback added here will be removed.