Chapter 4: Creating Comfortable Living Spaces
In March 2026, the Cabinet approved a new Basic Plan for Housing (National Plan), covering fiscal years 2026 through 2035. In anticipation of population and household decline, growth in singleperson...
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism reports
FY2026 MLIT White Paper: Building a Competitive Economy
Chapter 5 of the FY2026 MLIT White Paper, titled “Building a Competitive Economic Society,” comprises three sections: developing transport networks, advancing comprehensive and integrated logistics...
Chapter 7: Conserving and Creating a Beautiful, Healthy Environment
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism advances decarbonization across a wide range of fields, including urban development, roads and transport, logistics, housing and buildings,...
Chapter 8: Strategic Global Outreach and International Cooperation
Chapter 8, “Strategic Global Outreach and International Cooperation,” covers overseas development of infrastructure systems, international negotiations and cooperation, and efforts toward...
Chapter 9: Advancing DX and Technology R&D
Chapter 9 of the MLIT White Paper, “Advancing DX and Technology R&D,” consists of five sections: “Enhancing and Streamlining through DX,” “Promoting Innovation through the Use of Digital Technology,”...
2026 Urban Landscape Awards: Winners Selected
The Urban Landscape Day Executive Committee announced the results of the 2026 Urban Landscape Awards. Five districts were selected in the Urban Space category and four activities in the Landscape...
Review of the Yoshino River Basin Water Resources Plan
On October 8, the 12th Yoshino River Subcommittee of the National Land Council’s Water Resources Development Subcommittee will discuss the interim review of the Basic Plan for Water Resources...
Japan Reviews International Shipping Rules and Taxation
To help secure stable maritime transport for Japan, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold the first expert panel meeting on reviewing rules and taxation related to...
FY2025 Real Estate Brokerage Act Enforcement Results
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism released figures for real estate brokerages in FY2025, including license issuance, onsite inspections, disciplinary actions, administrative...
Shipping Authorities Discuss Resilience, Safety and U.S. Policy
From September 21 to 23, 2026, the Conference of Shipowners and Shipbuilders (CSG), a meeting with the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), and a policy dialogue with U.S. maritime authorities...