Supply Tariff Amendments Filed by 10 Utilities
As of today, amendments to the lastresort supply tariffs under Article 20, Paragraph 1 of the Electricity Business Act were filed by 10 general transmission and distribution operators, and amendments...
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry reports
METI to Name Power Supplier for Unpaid Renewable Energy Levy
Under Article 34, Paragraph 4 of the Act on Special Measures Concerning Renewable Energy, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will disclose Groove Energy Co., Ltd., which did not pay its levy...
Three Resource Security Bills Approved to Strengthen Energy Supply
The government approved three bills on resource security at a Cabinet meeting. Their main measures are diversifying transport routes for crude oil and other resources, ensuring the fulfillment of...
Vice Minister Takagi Visits the Philippines
From October 7 to 9, 2026, Vice Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Takagi visited the Philippines and cohosted the 4th AZEC Ministerial Meeting with the Philippines. The meeting adopted a joint...
Japan Hosts 8th Carbon Recycling Conference
On October 9, 2026, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and NEDO held the 8th International Conference on Carbon Recycling for Industry, Academia, and Government. Government officials and...
13th ICEF Annual Meeting Held
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and NEDO held the 13th annual meeting of the Innovation for Cool Earth Forum (ICEF). Under the theme “Transition to an Electrostate and GX Through...
Kumamoto Recovery Center and Earthquake Support Fund
The Cabinet Office and the Financial Services Agency will open the Kumamoto Industrial Recovery Consultation Center to support businesses affected by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake and begin offering...
Belgrade Expo 2027 Names Myaku-Myaku and Hello Kitty as Japan Pavilion Ambassadors
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced that MyakuMyaku and Hello Kitty have been appointed PR ambassadors for the Japan Pavilion at Expo 2027 Belgrade. The Japanese government is...
Offshore Wind Site Survey Areas Under the Centralized Approach
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism selected waters off Wakayama Prefecture (eastern area) and waters off Ichikikushikino City,...
Japan Atomic Energy Human Resource Consortium Launched
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry established the Japan Atomic Energy Human Resource Consortium (JAHRC) to strengthen the development and retention of nuclear energy personnel, with...