A compact, open-weight Japanese-focused base model from PFNet, PLaMo 3 NICT 2B Base sits at the smaller end of the parameter scale, making it lightweight and accessible for local deployment. As a base model, it has no instruction tuning or chat formatting applied — it's a raw foundation intended for further fine-tuning rather than direct conversation. Its Japanese language orientation reflects a collaboration with NICT, suggesting particular attention to Japanese text handling.