November Is Eco-Driving Promotion Month
The EcoDriving Promotion Council, composed of the National Police Agency, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and the Ministry of...
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61Tsunag Recognition Credits Existing Green Certifications
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will begin assessing green spaces that have obtained or renewed ABINC Certification or SEGES under the “Advanced Initiatives” criterion for...
GX Regional Co-Creation Subsidy Awards First-Round Projects
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry selected 7 manufacturingequipment investment projects and 4 datacenter equipment investment projects in the first call for applications under category (4),...
Autonomous Freight Road Trials to Begin October 28
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will begin trials of the “Autonomous Logistics Road,” a system intended to address the logistics crisis and achieve carbon neutrality. The...
Domestic SAF Planned for Blue Impulse Flight; Used Oil Collection Campaign
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and its partners will run a campaign to collect household used cooking oil so domestic SAF can be used for the Blue Impulse demonstration flight...
Six Projects Selected for CO2 Reduction Program
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism selected six projects in the general category under the FY2026 Sustainable Buildings Leading Project (LCCO2 Evaluation Leading Type),...
Applications Open for Energy-Saving Building Renovation Proposals
Applications are open for proposals to select the second round of projects for support this fiscal year under a program that supports renovations and other work to improve the energy efficiency of...
Takaichi Opens GEA International Conference 2026
On October 15, 2026, in the presence of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, Prime Minister Takaichi attended the GEA International Conference 2026 in Tokyo and delivered opening remarks. She...
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...
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...
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,...
Japan's Port Decarbonization Certification Goes Global
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, together with the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA), has published an international version of the guidelines...
October Is Wood Use Promotion Month
October’s Wood Use Promotion Month uses “Wood Change” as its slogan and features public awareness activities and related events to promote understanding of the value of using wood. October 8 is Wood...
Call for Green Technologies at Yokohama Green Expo
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold the Green Tech Showcase from June 30 to July 27, 2027, at Yokohama Green...
Support for Mid- to Large-Scale Wooden Building Projects
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has opened the second application round for the Fiscal 2026 Project for Promoting the Development of HighQuality Wooden Buildings, etc. The...
FY2026 Automated Logistics Roads: Social Implementation Demo, Businesses Chosen
The Road Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is promoting the development of automated logistics roads to address the logistics crisis and achieve carbon neutrality....
CNP Certification for Container Terminals: Four New Port Certifications
The Ports and Harbors Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will newly certify four terminals at Nagoya Port, Oita Port, Sakai Port, and Chiba Port under the CNP...
Investment to Secure the Global Lead in Next-Generation Ships
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, in cooperation with the Ministry of the Environment, selected four projects under a program promoting the construction of zeroemission...
FY2024 Supplementary Budget Draft and Measures
The November 2024 documents titled “Regarding the FY2024 Supplementary Budget Draft” and “FY2024 Supplementary Budget Draft Measures” present policies in three chapters, including regional...
G7 Sapporo Climate, Energy and Environment Ministerial Meeting
The G7 Climate, Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting is held in connection with the G7 Summit and serves as a ministerial meeting that lays the foundation for discussions among the leaders. Held...