The Task Force aims to examine the impact of IPv4 address exhaustion from the varying standpoints of the multiple players invloved in the provision of network systems (infrastructure providers, equipment vendors, system integrators, service providers, etc.), imparting the need for an industry-wide recognition of issues and consideration of countermeasures. WIthin this process we would like to continually emphasize the importance of the open sharing of information.
As a collaboration of Telecommunications and Internet-related Associations, the Task Force hopes to integrate the resources of our various member communities, actively working toward the smooth continuity of Internet-based business throughout the process of and following the exhaustion of IPv4 addresses.

Overview of Task Force on IPv4 Address Exhaustion, Japan

• Formulating a taskforce to synchronize the activities by various associations
• To overcome the crisis of the IPv4 address exhaustion in a coordinated manner
• In four aspects of
  • Solution of the issues - technique, operation and management
  • Enlightenment and publicity
  • Education
  • Progress management

• List up the issues to solve by each player
• Information sharing among member organizations
• Establish the Q&A center
• Design and Operation of the testbed
• Issues and its solution of security during the transition process
• Outreach to new stakeholders suffering from IPv4 address exhaustion

Task Force on IPv4 Address Exhaustion, Japan
(IPv6 Promotion Council Secretariat)
We have moved to the following address:
e-side, inc. Yokohama Branch
2F Keio Gijuku Kyoseikan
4-1-1 Hiyoshi Kohoku-ku, Yokohama
Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 223-8526 Japan
Tel: +81-45-534-3881 Fax: +81-45-534-3882
URL：http://www.kokatsu.jp/blog/ipv4/en/