Takaichi Briefs on U.S. Visit
Prime Minister Takaichi said she will attend the UN General Assembly on the 70th anniversary of Japan’s UN membership and use her general debate address to call for action on the abductions by North...
Reports
KSGI and JETRO Sign MoU to Strengthen Semiconductor Ecosystem
The Kumamoto Semiconductor Green Innovation Association (KSGI) and the JETRO Kumamoto Trade Information Center signed a memorandum of understanding to form and strengthen the ecosystem in Kumamoto’s...
FJCCIA and ASEAN Secretary-General Discuss Partnership
On September 18, 2026, the Federation of Japanese Chambers of Commerce and Industry in ASEAN (FJCCIA) held a dialogue with ASEAN SecretaryGeneral Kao Kim Hourn in Manila, Philippines. To help realize...
Procedures Begin to Designate Kaikogawa River and Others as Specific Urban Rives
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has begun procedures to designate the Kaikogawa River and other rivers in the Kano River system, located in the Kaikogawa River basin of...
8th Meeting on Technical Standards for Sewer Pipeline Management
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold the eighth meeting to discuss specific standards and other matters concerning sewer pipeline management on September 25, 2026,...
Evaluation of Barrier-Free Measures with Disability Participation
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold the 16th Mobility Accessibility Evaluation Meeting on September 25, 2026, with the participation of people with disabilities and...
Blue Economy Symposium Using Marine Drones
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold a symposium on October 19, 2026, to promote the use of marine drones and help solve challenges in coastal and remoteisland...
Dispatch of Disaster Recovery Experts to Aomori
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, responding to a request from Aomori Prefecture following heavy rainfall beginning September 1, 2026, will dispatch disaster recovery...
Revised Regional Transport Law: Closing Transport Gaps, a Growth Investment
The Act Partially Amending the Act on Revitalization and Rehabilitation of Local Public Transportation, promulgated on June 10, 2026, will enter into force on October 16, 2026. In preparation for its...
Basic Concept for BIM-Based Building Review
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism formulated a basic concept for introducing BIM data review, scheduled for spring 2029, covering review methods, review items for priority...