Akazawa Meets ADNOC CEO and UAE Minister Online
On November 6, 2026, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Akazawa held an online meeting with Sultan Al Jaber of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). They discussed cooperation to strengthen JapanUAE...
Energy Environment
136MAFF Seminars at COP31
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will hold seminars at the Japan Pavilion at COP31 to present climate action in agriculture, forestry and fisheries. Four seminars will cover...
Takagi Visits the UAE
From November 1 to 4, 2026, Parliamentary ViceMinister of Economy, Trade and Industry Takagi visited the UAE. The visit included attending the opening ceremony of ADIPEC; meeting with dignitaries...
Public-Private Working Group on Winter LNG Supply
On November 4, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry held the fifth working group meeting with practitioners from relevant organizations and businesses to discuss winter electricity...
Second Call Opens for FY2026 Logistics Efficiency Program
On November 2, 2026, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism opened the second call for applications for the Logistics Efficiency Promotion Program (subsidy program), aiming to...
GGX Finance Summit 2026 Held
On October 26, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the GX Promotion Organization held the GGX Finance Summit 2026 under the main theme “Accelerating GX Amid Changing International...
Natural Coexistence Sites Certified Under Regional Biodiversity Act
Under the Regional Biodiversity Promotion Act, 122 Natural Coexistence Sites were certified in the second round of FY2026. The certifications comprised 116 Site Promotion Activity Plans and 6...
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),...
Report on IAEA Additional Monitoring of ALPS-Treated Water Release
The Japan Fisheries Agency announced the publication of a report on additional monitoring conducted by the IAEA in September 2025. The report states that the radiation impact of releasing ALPStreated...
Takaichi Outlines Next Steps for Emergency Price Relief Amid Middle East Tensions
Prime Minister Takaichi said that, as a measure against rising prices in light of the situation in the Middle East, electricity and gas bill support would be brought forward to December, reducing...
Takaichi Briefs on Emergency Fuel Measures Amid Middle East Tensions
Prime Minister Takaichi said she would instruct the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry to flexibly review how to provide emergency relief for fuel prices in light of the situation in the Middle...
2026 High-Pressure Gas Safety Award Winners Announced
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has selected the recipients of the 2026 HighPressure Gas Safety Minister’s Awards. The awards ceremony will be held on October 23. There are 27 awards in...
Domestic SAF for Blue Impulse Flight, with Used Oil Collection
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the Ministry of...
Takagi Meets Argentina’s Deputy Economy Minister
The meeting covered energy, critical minerals, the promotion of trade and investment, and the JapanMercosur EPA. The two sides shared the importance of working together to further strengthen their...
Rooftop Greening Equivalent to Three National Stadiums in 2025
According to a Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism survey, rooftop greening installed in 2025 covered approximately 21.9 ha, while wall greening covered approximately 4.8 ha; the...
Bill to Amend Special Measures Law on Specified Vessels
On October 16, 2026, the Cabinet approved a bill to amend the law to address foreign governments’ suspension of reinsurance for shipowners’ liability insurance and ensure stable maritime transport of...
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),...
Selected Projects for Energy-Efficient Building Renovations
Under the FY2026 Existing Building Energy Efficiency Promotion Project, 15 projects were selected to support renovations and other work that improve the energy efficiency of existing nonresidential...
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...
2026 Mori Business Award Winners Announced
The Forestry Agency reviewed 85 entries from across Japan for the inaugural Mori Business Award 2026 and selected 1 Grand Prize winner and 8 runnersup. The awards ceremony will be held in Tokyo on...