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...
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45FY2026 Germany Joint Research Call Opens
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will open applications for the FY2026 Strategic International Collaborative Research Promotion Program (joint research with Germany), covering...
Finance Minister Katayama Press Briefing, August 31, 2026
At the August 31, 2026 briefing, Finance Minister Katayama explained discussions on the global economy, growth, AI, and Ukraine at the G20 and G7; meetings with US and UK officials and IMF...
Minister Akazawa Attends G20 Innovation Ministerial Meeting
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Akazawa attended the G20 Innovation Ministerial Meeting held in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. Discussions covered AI and intellectual property,...
AI Security Bulletin, August 2026, Published
The Security Center of the Informationtechnology Promotion Agency, Japan, has published the August 2026 issue of the AI Security Bulletin, which introduces AI security trends and cases based on...
FY2026 Regional Society DX Package: Shared Edge AI Demo Results
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications conducted a public call for proposals for the Regional Shared Edge AI Demonstration Type as part of the Regional Society DX Promotion Package...
MLIT AI Implementation Policy and Physical AI Strategy for Construction
Following the 13th Infrastructure DX Promotion Headquarters meeting on August 26, 2026, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism formulated and published the “MLIT Policy for AI...
Field Demonstration for AI-Based Barrier Data Extraction
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is seeking organizations to cooperate in a field demonstration that will implement technology using AI and other tools to automatically...
International Relations: FSB Letter to G20 Finance Leaders
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) issued a letter from its Chair in connection with the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting and published it on its website on August 31, 2026....
FSB Publishes Chair’s Letter to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors
The Bank of Japan announced that the Financial Stability Board (FSB) had published on its website on August 31 a letter issued in the chair’s name in connection with the G20 Finance Ministers and...
FY2026 Certification Results for Math, Data Science, and AI Programs
On August 28, 2026, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology certified fiscal year 2026 education programs under the Mathematics, Data Science, and AI Education Program...
Publication of the 70th Financial Trouble Coordination Council Minutes
At the 70th Financial Trouble Coordination Council meeting held on June 19, 2026, the meeting addressed the FY2025 business performance of eight designated dispute resolution organizations, the...
Generative AI Use and Risk Management: Fiscal 2026 Survey Results
The Bank of Japan’s Financial System and Bank Examination Department organized the current state, challenges, and risk management issues surrounding the use of generative AI in the financial industry...
Katayama's Post-Extraordinary Cabinet Press Briefing as Finance & State Minister
At the July 30, 2026 press conference, Finance Minister Katayama explained financial responses to the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake, the “Strong and Affluent Japan” investment framework for the FY2027...
Ministerial Letter on Local Government Cybersecurity
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications will issue a ministerial letter to prefectural governors and municipal mayors nationwide to strengthen cybersecurity measures, including responses...
Press Release: IPA Establishes Digital & AI Systems Design Center
The Informationtechnology Promotion Agency, Japan (IPA) established the Digital & AI Systems Design Center (DADC) on August 1, 2026. By integrating the former organizations, DADC serves as a core...
METI Reorganizes AI, Robotics, and IT Talent Development
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry approved a Cabinet Order revising part of the ministry’s organizational ordinance to ensure the proper execution of its assigned duties. The revision...
APEC Digital and AI Ministers' Meeting Adopts Ministerial Statement
APEC Digital Week was held in Chengdu, China, from July 16 to 29, 2026, and the Digital and AI Ministers' Meeting (TELMIN12) was held on July 23. The meeting discussed digital and AI technologies,...
Prime Minister Takaichi Orders Stronger Cyber Defense and Legal Preparations
Prime Minister Takaichi explained at the 6th Cybersecurity Strategy Headquarters meeting that Cybersecurity 2026 and other measures had been decided, and directed action in three areas: responding to...
Japan Co-signs International SBOM Minimum Elements Guidance
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the National Cybersecurity Office of the Cabinet Secretariat jointly signed the international guidance “2026 Minimum Elements for a Software Bill of...