The 210th Working Conditions Subcommittee discussed the wage payment system into accounts held by fund transfer service providers, including the mandatory designation of an alternative account,...
The Japan Trade DX Association, a general incorporated association led by trade DX service providers, has been established to promote the adoption and standardization of trade DX through measures...
On August 6, 2026, the Financial Services Agency announced that the Cabinet Office Order Partially Amending the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Money Lending Business Act had been promulgated and...
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...
The Financial Services Agency compiled and published the results and other findings of its monitoring for fiscal year 2025 as the “2026 Insurance Monitoring Report,” with the aim of enhancing...
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...
Prime Minister Takaichi stated that Japan will uphold the Three NonNuclear Principles as a policy position and lead international efforts toward a society without nuclear weapons as the only country...
The Financial Services Agency will undertake organizational restructuring to address new challenges, including important policies, advances in digital technology in the financial sector, and more...
Prime Minister Takaichi identified reducing the burden on middle and lowincome people suffering from tax, social insurance premium, and rising price burdens as the highest priority, and indicated a...
To build sustainable local public transport systems, a new certification program for municipalities nationwide will be established, and applications will open. The first application period for fiscal...
On August 4, 2026, the Cabinet approved the Decree Specifying the Effective Date of Certain Provisions of the Act Partially Amending the Sewerage Act and Other Acts, and the Decree Partially Amending...
The government is promoting expanded procurement through fourthcategory solesource contracts by local governments to support the social implementation of startup technologies that help solve regional...
The government is working to expand procurement from startups by national and local governments to support the social implementation of technologies developed by startups, defined as small and...
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...
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...
Hideaki Saito, an adviser to Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism nominated by Japan, was unanimously elected chair of the OECD Shipbuilding Committee and will assume...
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries certified the development and supply implementation plans of Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. and Asai Nouen Co., Ltd. under the Act on Promotion of...
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry approved a Cabinet Order revising part of the ministry’s organizational ordinance to ensure the proper execution of its assigned duties. The revision...
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has begun accepting applications for confirmations of specified productivityenhancing equipment investment plans and related applications under the Bold...
The Financial Services Agency compiled and published, to the extent possible, part of its monitoring of deposittaking financial institutions conducted in FY2025. Against a backdrop of rising...