Further Action on Barrier-Free Buildings
Overview
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold the 10th follow-up meeting by web conference on November 11, 2026, with participation from organizations representing people with disabilities and older adults, business groups, local governments, and relevant ministries and agencies. Planned agenda items are progress to date on making buildings barrier-free, accessibility inside small buildings and shops, and efforts to make high schools barrier-free. The deadline to apply to observe online is 5:00 p.m. on November 9. The viewing URL will be sent by November 10. Meeting materials and a summary of the proceedings are scheduled to be posted on the Ministry's website later.
Key points
- A meeting involving relevant organizations, local governments, and relevant ministries and agencies will be held.
- Planned agenda items include efforts to make small buildings and shop interiors barrier-free.
- The deadline to apply to observe is 5:00 p.m. on November 9.
Overview
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold the 10th follow-up meeting with participation from organizations representing people with disabilities and older adults, business groups and other relevant organizations, local governments, and relevant ministries and agencies.
Details
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. It will take place by web conference. The committee members are academic experts and representatives of relevant organizations, including people with disabilities.
The main planned agenda items are “Progress to date on making buildings barrier-free,” “Efforts to make small buildings and shop interiors barrier-free,” and “Efforts to make high schools barrier-free.”
To observe online, apply by email by 5:00 p.m. on November 9. Use the subject line “Observation Request: 10th Follow-up Meeting on Design Standards” and include your name (with phonetic spelling), affiliation, email address, and direct telephone number in the message. Personal information collected will be managed appropriately and used only for necessary purposes. The viewing URL (Zoom) will be sent by November 10. Questions from observers on the day will generally not be accepted. Meeting materials and a summary of the proceedings are scheduled to be posted on the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism website later.