On September 28, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi convened the first expert panel on strengthening intelligence functions at the Prime Minister’s Office. Citing the military buildup and stronger...
Based on the Policy on Responses to Proposals from Local Governments and Others for Reiwa 7, the Cabinet approved an order allowing a partial address to be published in notices concerning elections...
The Consumer Consultation Office of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry compiled a report on trends and characteristics in consumer consultations received in fiscal 2025. It received 7,220...
Reports submitted by medical institutions under the Family Doctor Function Reporting System, which took effect in April 2025, are published on the Medical Information Network (Navii). Users can...
On September 25, 2026, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara held a meeting of senior viceministers at the Prime Minister’s Office and called on them to carry out their duties with a sense of urgency to...
The Local Fiscal Council deliberated on and approved the amount of the Septemberperiod FY2026 Special Grant for Traffic Safety Measures under Article 21 of the Supplementary Provisions of the Road...
The Local Finance Council deliberated on the proposed amendment to the Yubari City Financial Reconstruction Plan accompanying the September supplementary budget for Fiscal Year Reiwa 8, pursuant to...
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has begun procedures to designate the Kaikogawa River and other rivers in the Kano River system, located in the Kaikogawa River basin of...
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold the eighth meeting to discuss specific standards and other matters concerning sewer pipeline management on September 25, 2026,...
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold the 16th Mobility Accessibility Evaluation Meeting on September 25, 2026, with the participation of people with disabilities and...
The Act Partially Amending the Act on Revitalization and Rehabilitation of Local Public Transportation, promulgated on June 10, 2026, will enter into force on October 16, 2026. In preparation for its...
The Expert Panel on the Minimum Wage for the Domestic Coastal Steel Vessel Operation Industry will deliberate on the proposed revision referred to the Transport Policy Council under the Minimum Wage...
The Financial Services Agency published the results of public comments and other information concerning the proposed partial revisions to the Comprehensive Supervisory Guidelines for Major Banks and...
The Financial Services Agency (FSA) invited comments from July 28 to August 28, 2026, on a draft Cabinet Office Order partially revising the Enforcement Regulations of the Act on Investment Trusts...
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, jointly with prefectural governments, will conduct the Drug Abuse Prevention Campaign from October 1 through November 30, 2026. In 2025, the number of...
The results of onsite inspections of hospitals conducted by each prefecture and other authorities in fiscal 2024 under the Medical Care Act were compiled and published. Inspections were conducted at...
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will launch the third FY2026 application round on September 17, 2026, to support projects contributing to regional strategies developed...
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry created the “Guide to Preparing for the Transition to the Refund Method” for retailers operating taxfree shops in connection with the transition to the...
On September 17, 2026, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry requested a report under Article 106, paragraph 3 of the Electricity Business Act regarding a case in which Kansai Electric Power...
Following the launch of the Second Takaichi Reshuffled Cabinet, Prime Minister Takaichi outlined a policy of “responsible proactive fiscal policy,” using the Japan Growth Strategy and Regional Future...