Minister Ibayashi’s Press Conference
Minister Ibayashi reported on a visit to areas affected by the Kumamoto earthquake, a bidrigging case involving largescale condominium renovation work, and a call for technology exhibitors at the...
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism reports
Flood Mapping Method Accounts for Sediment and Woody Debris
A technical review committee that examined methods for assessing water level rises and inundation areas caused by sediment and woody debris has compiled a draft revision of the “Guide to Preparing...
Truck and Logistics G-Men Intensify Monitoring in October and November
October and November this year will be intensive monitoring months for shippers and prime contractors. The Truck and Logistics GMen will investigate actual conditions among all truck operators and...
September Construction Materials: Supply and Demand Balanced
In the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s survey conducted from September 1 to 5, 2026, prices were unchanged for all 13 items across seven materials, supply and demand were...
August 2026 Construction Labor Survey
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s construction labor supply and demand survey found a shortage rate of 1.3% across eight occupations nationwide in August 2026, with the...
Cabinet Approves Amendment to Land Readjustment Enforcement Order
Based on the Policy on Responses to Proposals from Local Governments and Others for Reiwa 7, the Cabinet approved an order allowing a partial address to be published in notices concerning elections...
Emergency Drainage Operations by Team Inbanuma
After Typhoon No. 25 breached levees around Lake Inbanuma and caused widespread, prolonged flooding, Chiba Prefecture, the Japan Water Agency, and the Kanto Regional Development Bureau formed Team...
Streamlined Disaster Assessments in Hokuriku Flood Areas
After heavy rain struck the Hokuriku region from August 27 to 30, 2026, damaging rivers, roads, and other infrastructure, disaster recovery project assessments are being streamlined in Toyama,...
Japan–Slovenia Aviation Framework Enables Codesharing
On September 24, 2026, a signing ceremony for a framework between the aviation authorities of Japan and Slovenia was held in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Under the framework, airlines of both countries may...
Agreement on Revised Safety Guidelines for Methanol- and Ethanol-Fueled Ships
The 12th session of the IMO SubCommittee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers agreed on draft revisions to safety guidelines for methanol and ethanolfueled ships and began work on safety guidelines...