Amendment to AML Enforcement Regulations
The Financial Services Agency announced that an amendment order establishing special rules for verifying identity in transfers of donations (disaster relief funds) and account opening by disaster...
法制改革
12Partial Amendment to Money Lending Act Enforcement Regulation
On August 6, 2026, the Cabinet Office Ordinance Amending Part of the Enforcement Regulation for the Money Lending Business Act was promulgated and entered into force. The amendment removes the risk...
Promulgation and Public Comments on the Amended Cabinet Office Ordinance
The Financial Services Agency promulgated and enforced on August 3, 2026, a Cabinet Office Ordinance easing the requirements for individuals to become specified investors. The amendment was made to...
Directions for Systems Under the Revised Mobile Phone Misuse Prevention Act
The Study Group on Developing the Use Environment for ICT Services and the Working Group on Countermeasures Against Improper Use discussed institutional development under the revised Mobile Phone...
Ministerial Briefing on Maglev, Transport Gaps, and Liability Insurance
Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Yasushi Kaneko said that Central Japan Railway Company intends to present, by the end of the year, an opening outlook for the Shinagawa–Nagoya...
Revised Law for Sustainable Business Growth Takes Effect July 31
On July 28, 2026, the government approved a cabinet order setting July 31, 2026, as the effective date of amendments to the Industrial Competitiveness Strengthening Act and related laws, along with...
Minister Kaneko Briefs on Floods, Shipping Safety, Maglev, and Bills
Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Yasuyuki Kaneko called for support for the Blue Feather Fund at a press conference on July 7, 2026. He reported damage and transport...
Bill Amending the Electricity Business Act Enacted
The Bill Amending the Electricity Business Act was passed and enacted by the House of Councillors plenary session on July 17, 2026. To promote stable electricity supply and energy security, it...
Enactment of the Partial Amendment to the Imperial House Law
The Partial Amendment to the Imperial House Law and Other Laws was enacted. The government submitted the bill based on the 2021 report of the expert panel, which followed the supplementary resolution...
Publication of Discussion Paper "Estimation of Top Income Shares in Japan Using Income Tax Data: 2008-2023"
The Policy Research Institute, Ministry of Finance, published Discussion Paper No. 381 "Estimation of Top Income Shares in Japan Using Income Tax Data: 20082023" in September 2025. This paper...
Australia's Right to Disconnect Outside Work Hours Legally Takes Effect
In Australia, the "Right to Disconnect" targeting domestic employees, which was legislated from August 26, 2024, began application to small businesses on August 26 after a oneyear grace period. This...
Implementation Scheduled for January 2026! - From Subcontract Act to Transaction Optimization Act - Briefing Session on Amendment Key Points
Overview of Subcontract Act Amendment Taking Effect January 2026... Overview of Subcontract Act Amendment Taking Effect January 2026...