Summary of Minister Kaneko's Press Conference
Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Yasushi Kaneko reported on the support package and contingency reserves for victims of the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake, the FY2027 budget request,...
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism reports
Preliminary Port Statistics (June 2026)
The preliminary figure for the number of foreigntrade cargo containers at the six major ports in June 2026 was 1,195,224 TEU, up 1.0% from the same month of the previous year. Exports were 597,388...
WOW TO JAPAN Project Selects Trenchless Pipe Rehabilitation Technology
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism selected the “Demonstration Project for CIPP Rehabilitation of Water and Sewerage Pipelines” for this fiscal year under the Overseas...
Revising River Plans for Climate Change: Monobe and Yamakuni
At its 166th meeting, the River Planning Subcommittee of the River Council under the Council for Social Infrastructure Development will deliberate on revising the river improvement basic policies for...
52nd Eco-Rail Mark Company Certifications
On August 26, 2026, the 52nd EcoRail Mark Management and Review Committee decided to newly certify Fukuka Tsuun Co., Ltd., JR Freight Niigata Logistics Co., Ltd., Hachinohe Tsuun Co., Ltd., and...
First Circular Economy Ports: Building Wide-Area Port Logistics
The Port Bureau will designate all 29 ports that applied as Circular Economy Ports, which are working to form logisticsnetwork hubs for recyclable resources and build industrial clusters with...
Actions and Driving Precautions for a Level 5 Heavy Rain Special Warning
Following the torrential rains in Chiba in August 2026, two types of flyers were prepared: one on the actions to take when a Level 5 Heavy Rain Special Warning is issued, and the other on precautions...
FY2025 Road Infrastructure Inspection Results Released
Following amendments to the Road Act and related measures in FY2013, road managers have been required since FY2014 to inspect bridges, tunnels, road appurtenances, and other facilities once every...
Survey Results on Standard Freight Rate Use
The Logistics and Road Transport Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism conducted a questionnaire survey of truck transport operators and shipper companies to assess...
Summary of Minister Kaneko's Press Conference
A press conference by Yasushi Kaneko, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, was held on August 25, 2026. He reported on recovery and tourism support following the 2026 Kumamoto...