Defense Procurement Council Page Updated
The Defense Procurement Council examines rules and implementation plans for defense procurement and, when necessary, provides opinions to the Commissioner of the Acquisition, Technology and Logistics...
Policy System
592Pure CM Use in Public Works: FY2026 Survey Results
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism published the results of its FY2026 survey on the use of pure construction management (CM) in public works. Since the 2014 revision of the...
Japan Funds 15 Projects to Promote Dual-Region Living
Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism selected a total of 15 projects under two programs to further promote dualregion living. Seven projects aim to address medium and...
Driver Monitoring Systems to Become Mandatory
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism incorporated requirements for drowsiness warning and distraction warning systems into the safety standards for road vehicles and related...
Pavement Standards Revised to Promote New Technology
The Pavement Ministerial Order and Pavement Technical Standard were established in 2001, introducing a performancebased approach. In response to diverse social needs and changing circumstances, the...
Guidelines for Smooth Adoption of Automated Cargo Handling at Ports
In line with the Japan Growth Strategy’s policy to promote the adoption of automated and remotecontrolled cargo handling machinery at domestic ports in the “Port Logistics” field, the Ports and...
First Steering Meeting on Narita Airport Development
A liaison meeting of relevant ministries and its steering committee were established to advance Narita Airport’s capacity expansion and development of the surrounding industrial base as an integrated...
FY2025 National Forest Management Plan: Implementation
Under the Act on the Management and Operation of National Forests, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries compiled the previous fiscal year's national forest activities as the “FY2025...
Japan Agrees on Import Conditions for Northern Argentina Beef
On September 30, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries agreed with the Government of Argentina on animal health conditions for importing beef and beef products from...
Results of Comments on Proposed Radio Review Standards Amendment
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications invited comments on a proposed amendment to the radio review standards to enable domestic use of terminals compatible with Globalstar’s new...
Board on Postal Data Use for Public Requests to Convene
Starting in October 2026, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications will convene the Board on Postal Data Use for Public Requests to obtain expert advice on using data held or collected by...
Takaichi Holds 13th Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy Meeting
On September 30, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi convened the 13th Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy meeting to discuss the FY2027 budget process and macroeconomic management in light of price and...
Takaichi Attends 7th Regional Future Strategy Meeting
On September 30, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi attended the 7th Meeting of Relevant Vice Ministers and Others on the Regional Future Strategy and the Prime Minister’s briefing on the strategy at the...
October Is Wood Use Promotion Month
October’s Wood Use Promotion Month uses “Wood Change” as its slogan and features public awareness activities and related events to promote understanding of the value of using wood. October 8 is Wood...
Syria Asset Freeze: 16 Entities Removed
On September 29, 2026, the Ministry of Finance announced that, based on Cabinet approval, 16 designated entities had been removed from the list and the asset freeze and other measures against them...
Plan Approval for Niigata and Kouei Credit Unions
The Financial Services Agency announced that it reviewed and evaluated the “Organizational Restructuring and Related Implementation Plan” submitted by Niigata Prefectural Credit Union and Kouei...
Summary of Minister Fujii’s Post-Cabinet Press Conference
At the September 29, 2026 press conference, Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Fujii said the government had decided to advance ordinary local allocation tax payments to municipalities...
Truck and Logistics G-Men Intensify Monitoring in October and November
October and November this year will be intensive monitoring months for shippers and prime contractors. The Truck and Logistics GMen will investigate actual conditions among all truck operators and...
Flood Mapping Method Accounts for Sediment and Woody Debris
A technical review committee that examined methods for assessing water level rises and inundation areas caused by sediment and woody debris has compiled a draft revision of the “Guide to Preparing...
Revision of Financial Sector Privacy Q&A Announced
The Financial Services Agency revised the “Q&A on the Protection of Personal Information at Financial Institutions” in light of the September 15, 2026 revision to the interagency agreement. It...