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...
Energy Environment
136Proposed Policy for Improving River Basin Environments
To conserve and create a healthy natural environment across river basins, it is important to form ecological networks through cooperation among river administrators, relevant agencies responsible for...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
ALPS Water Sampled at Fukushima Daiichi Under IAEA Monitoring
As part of additional monitoring under the IAEA framework, IAEA officials and experts from thirdcountry analytical institutions visited Japan and sampled ALPS treated water after dilution with...
One Trial Adopted to Improve Coastal Shipping Efficiency
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry solicited proposals for the FY2026 Subsidy Program for Rationalizing Energy Use and...
Forest Creation Symposium 2026
The Forestry Agency will hold the 5th National Forest Creation Promotion Council meeting and award ceremonies, including the Forest Business Award 2026, on the same day to build momentum for forest...
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,...
2026 Water Cycle White PaperChapter 3: Maintaining and Improving Storage and Recharge Functions
This chapter covers measures to maintain and improve the water storage and recharge functions of forests, rivers, farmland, urban areas, and other settings. It describes systems, implementation...
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...
2026 Water Cycle White Paper | Chapter 8FY2026 Water Cycle White Paper: Chapter 8 Surveys for Policy
To advance water cycle policies appropriately, Chapter 8 describes surveys of basin water quantity and quality, water resources, living organisms, groundwater, and rainwater and reclaimed water use,...
2026 Water Cycle White Paper | Chapter 6FY2025 Water Circulation White Paper: Public Awareness
This chapter summarizes public awareness activities carried out in FY2025 through cooperation among the government, local governments, private organizations, and others to communicate the importance...
2026 Water Cycle White Paper
The 2026 Water Cycle White Paper reports the measures the Japanese government took in fiscal 2025 under the Basic Act on the Water Cycle. Its feature, “The Water Cycle and Risks: Protecting People’s...
Schedule for Climate Change Funding Operations
The Bank of Japan announced that it will conduct funding operations to support climate change initiatives according to the stated schedule. Under “1. Timetable,” the offer is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.,...
FY2025 National Forest Management Plan: Implementation
Under the Act on the Management and Operation of National Forests, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries compiled the previous fiscal year's national forest activities as the “FY2025...
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...