In June 2026, Japan hosted the first MDSAP forum in the AsiaPacific region in Kyoto. Regulatory authorities, industry representatives, auditing organizations, and nonmember countries participated in...
Strengthening the financial foundation is essential for universities to provide highquality education and research over the medium to long term. Private universities, in particular, urgently need to...
On July 22, Reiwa 8, Prime Minister Takaichi outlined policies to advance Japan’s growth strategy, financial strategy, and corporate governance reform at the annual general meeting of the Japanese...
On July 21, 2026, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry compiled and published the Growth Investment Guidance. The guidance identifies the relatively low level of growth investment, the balance...
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...
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...
As population decline makes reliance on labor input increasingly difficult in Japan, raising capital input and total factor productivity is essential for sustainable growth. Social infrastructure...
Prime Minister Takaichi discussed strengthening cooperation through the G7 Summit and visits to various countries, proposals aimed at stabilizing the crude oil market, countries' support for the...
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries newly registered Hamanako eel, Kaga lotus root, and Japanese tea as geographical indications (GIs). The registration date was July 10, 2026,...
On July 10, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi attended the PublicPrivate Council for Enhancing Drug Discovery Capabilities and indicated a policy of positioning drug discovery as one of the strategic...
On July 10, 2026, the formulation of the Integrated Innovation Strategy 2026 was discussed at the 85th Council for Science, Technology and Innovation. Prime Minister Takaichi identified the...
On July 10, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi discussed a draft revision of the Priority Plan on Loneliness and Isolation Measures at the fourth Headquarters for the Promotion of Measures to Address...
On July 10, 2026, the fifth meeting of the Artificial Intelligence Strategy Headquarters discussed a draft basic plan based on the AI Law and other matters, and decided on the draft of the second AI...
The Forestry Agency established the MoriGyo Award to recognize and promote initiatives that leverage the socioeconomic and environmental value of forests, accepting applications nationwide from July...
This page lists bills concerning the Ministry of Defense and the Japan SelfDefense Forces submitted from the 221st Diet (Special Session) through the 211th Diet (Ordinary Session), together with...
This policy positions the transition to a circular economy as a national strategy supporting industrial competitiveness, regional revitalization, and economic security in addition to reducing...
Japan is comprehensively advancing greenhouse gas emissions reductions, the strengthening of scientific knowledge, the realization of a decarbonized society and GX, transitions in regions and...
Based on the KunmingMontreal Global Biodiversity Framework adopted in December 2022, Japan’s Cabinet approved the National Biodiversity Strategy 2023–2030 in March 2023. Toward a society in harmony...
Japan is advancing the development of a circular society that curbs naturalresource consumption and reduces environmental burdens through waste prevention, reuse, recycling, and proper disposal. The...
Based on the Basic Act on the Water Cycle and various environmental laws and regulations, Japan advanced integrated measures for watershed management; water quality, groundwater, and soil pollution...