Announcement of the Ministerial Roster
The Chief Cabinet Secretary announced the ministerial and other official rosters for the Second Takaichi Reshuffled Cabinet. Prime Minister Takaichi decided to reshuffle the Cabinet, while Chief...
Policy System
592Basic Policy Published
Amid intensifying competition over industrial policy at home and abroad, the government sets out a policy to achieve a “strong economy” by enhancing growth potential through “responsible proactive...
Certified Providers Launch Drone Flight Management Services
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism issued IDs for the first time to certified UAS Traffic Management service providers (certified USPs) that meet requirements established by...
Expanded Preventive Traffic Restrictions on Direct National Road Underpasses
In light of continued heavy rain across Japan since the August 2026 Chiba heavy rain event, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will expand the introduction of preventive...
Notice: 22nd Expert Meeting on Promoting Use of Adult Guardianship System
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will hold the 22nd Expert Meeting on Promoting the Use of the Adult Guardianship System on September 25, 2026. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format,...
First Corporate Evaluation Working Group Meeting on Construction
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold the first meeting of the Corporate Evaluation Working Group on September 17, 2026, to examine the future of the construction...
Review of Ashida River Plan for Climate Change
The 167th meeting of the River Basic Policy Review Subcommittee of the River Subcommittee of the Council for Social Infrastructure Development will be held on September 17, 2026. The committee will...
Minister Kaneko’s Press Conference Summary
Following chimney collapses in the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is working with relevant ministries and agencies to investigate the damage and...
Survey Results on Farmland Acquisitions by Foreign Entities
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries surveyed farmland acquired in 2025 by foreign entities through municipal agricultural committees and compiled the results. The acquired area was...
New Cybersecurity Support Service Pilot for Small Businesses
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and IPA will launch a pilot project toward establishing a new system. Certified service providers will introduce support services to small and mediumsized...
Publication of Financial Instruments Regulation Amendments and Comment Results
The Financial Services Agency published the results of public comments on proposed amendments to Cabinet Office Orders related to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and promulgated the...
Financial Strategy to Promote Growth Investment
The government formulated the “Financial Strategy to Promote Growth Investment—Upgrading Japan as an Asset Management Nation” on July 21, 2026, further developing measures based on the “Plan for the...
Public Comments on Draft Amendments to Financial Reporting Regulations
The Financial Services Agency will solicit public comments on draft amendments to the Regulations on Terminology, Forms, and Preparation Methods of Financial Statements and related regulations, the...
Amendment to Japan’s Sustainability Disclosure Standards Notice
The Financial Services Agency conducted a public comment process on a partial amendment to the notice designating sustainability disclosure standards from June 24 to July 24, 2026, and received four...
Consent to Changes in Yubari City's Fiscal Rehabilitation Plan
The Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications consented to the changes to the fiscal rehabilitation plan discussed by the Mayor of Yubari City through the Governor of Hokkaido, pursuant to...
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara Holds 13th Human Trafficking Council Meeting
On September 15, 2026, the 13th Council for the Promotion of Measures to Combat Human Trafficking was held to discuss the draft Action Plan 2026 for Measures to Combat Human Trafficking and other...
Prime Minister Takaichi Attends 2026 Disaster Prevention Awards
On September 15, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi attended the 2026 Prime Minister’s Awards Ceremony for Disaster Prevention at the Prime Minister’s Office. In her remarks, she expressed respect and...
FY2026 Round 2 Model Projects Selected for Longer-Lived Condominiums
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced the results of the second FY2026 selection for the Condominium Stock Longevity and Other Model Project, which supports pioneering...
Expand Safety-Net Guarantee No. 4 Areas for 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will expand the areas designated for SafetyNet Guarantee No. 4 following the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake. In addition to the areas already designated, the...
136th Long-Term Care Insurance Subcommittee Meeting
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will hold the 136th meeting of the Social Security Council’s LongTerm Care Insurance Subcommittee from 14:00 to 16:00 on Friday, September 18, 2026, at...