Wild Boar CSF Case Confirmed in Chiba
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced that the first case of classical swine fever (CSF) in a wild boar in Chiba Prefecture was confirmed in Kamogawa City. PCR testing of the...
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132Streamlining Disaster Assessments for Major Disasters
On October 9, 2026, following the advance announcement of designation as a severe disaster (major category), the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced that it would apply...
Noto Earthquake Information Page Updated (October 9, 2026)
The Financial Services Agency provides information for people affected by the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake and affected businesses on financial consultations, the status of financial institutions,...
Disaster Assessment Streamlining for 2026 Rain and Typhoon Events
In response to the additional advance announcement of designation as a severe disaster (hongeki), the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will additionally apply “streamlining disaster...
Noroshi Fishing Port Facilities Begin Partial Operation
At Noroshi Fishing Port (Noroshi District), which was damaged in the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the remaining section of the 3.0 m quay and part of the adjacent boat launch have begun operation...
Public Comments and Promulgation of Rescue Team Standards Amendment
The Fire and Disaster Management Agency announced that 16 comments were submitted on the proposed partial amendment to the ministerial ordinance setting standards for the organization, equipment, and...
FY2026 Local Finance Council Meeting Summary (September 8)
The Local Finance Council received an explanation of the support package for the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake and measures to address local governments’ fiscal burden. It asked about the size of...
¥4.5 Billion for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism decided to allocate ¥4.5 billion across 38 public works projects for the second allocation in fiscal 2026. The projects, implemented by the...
Izu Peninsula Port Network for Disaster Support
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism received Shizuoka Prefecture’s application to form a maritime support network for disasteraffected areas on the Izu Peninsula and decided...
Classical Swine Fever Confirmed in Ehime: Domestic Case 106
On October 7, 2026, a pig farm in Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture, confirmed a case of classical swine fever. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries held a meeting of its Classical Swine...
Guidelines to Prevent Underpass Flooding Accidents
In response to more frequent and severe heavy rainfall associated with climate change and other factors, and to personal injury and property damage caused by flooded underpasses in various regions,...
Road Equipment Manual Partially Revised After Chiba Flooding
Following the flooding incident at the Route 16 Muratacho underpass during the August 2026 Chiba heavy rains, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism partially revised the Draft...
Transport Policy for Today’s Needs
This chapter describes progress in recovery and reconstruction after the Noto Peninsula earthquake and heavy rains, the Great East Japan Earthquake, and the Fukushima nuclear disaster, as well as...
2026 Water Cycle White Paper | Chapter 22026 Water Cycle White Paper: Groundwater Conservation and Use
Chapter 2 of the 2026 Water Cycle White Paper reports on groundwater management that balances conservation and use. Groundwater serves households, industry, agriculture, snow removal, energy, and...
2026 Water Cycle White Paper | Chapter 4FY2026 Water Cycle White Paper: Promoting Effective Water Use
The chapter describes government measures in fiscal 2025 across water safety, stronger water and sewerage infrastructure, preparation for droughts and disasters, facility maintenance, water use, the...
Residence Period Extension After the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake
Following the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake, the Financial Services Agency announced a measure uniformly extending the residence period expiration dates of people whose residence is in areas of...
Takaichi Holds 45th Reconstruction Promotion Council Meeting
On October 2, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi held the 45th Reconstruction Promotion Council meeting and discussed efforts to accelerate reconstruction. She identified the fullscale reconstruction and...
TEC-FORCE Expands Disaster Support with 499 Reserve Members
On October 1, 2026, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism registered 499 TECFORCE reserve members for fiscal year 2026. They will receive training required for disaster dispatch...
15th Airport Facilities Maintenance Committee Meeting
The Civil Aviation Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold the 15th Committee on the Maintenance and Management of Airport Facilities. The agenda is “Seismic...
Support for SMEs Affected by Typhoon No. 25 (Update 2)
Following the application of the Disaster Relief Act to 49 municipalities in Chiba Prefecture, one town in Tokyo, and two cities in Kanagawa Prefecture due to damage from Typhoon No. 25 in Reiwa 8,...