Blue Economy Symposium Using Marine Drones
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold a symposium on October 19, 2026, to promote the use of marine drones and help solve challenges in coastal and remoteisland...
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29Revised Regional Transport Law: Closing Transport Gaps, a Growth Investment
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...
15 Cruise Reception Projects Selected for FY2026
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism selected 15 projects following the second FY2026 application round for the Cruise and Other Inbound Passenger Reception Promotion Project,...
Summary of Internal Affairs Minister Hayashi’s Press Conference
At a press conference on September 17, 2026, Minister for Internal Affairs Hayashi announced that he had submitted his resignation and reflected on his approximately 11month tenure. He described...
FY2026 Public-Private Infrastructure Support: Round 3
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...
Minister Kaneko's Press Conference Summary
A summary of the departure press conference of Yasushi Kaneko, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. He reviewed policies undertaken during approximately one year in office under...
New Landmark to Lead Matsuyama's Urban Renewal
On September 8, 2026, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism certified the “(tentative name) Iyogin New Head Office Building: New Main Building Replacement Project” as an...
Seminar on Bicycle and Regional Transit Connectivity
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold the Bicycle and Regional Public Transport Connectivity Promotion Seminar online on September 14, 2026. The seminar will introduce...
FY2026 Regional Society DX Package: Shared Edge AI Demo Results
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications conducted a public call for proposals for the Regional Shared Edge AI Demonstration Type as part of the Regional Society DX Promotion Package...
Japan Decides Public-Private Regional Revitalization Infrastructure Support
On September 4, 2026, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism decided to support seven surveys on roads, urban development, and parks conducted by local governments, as the second...
FY2026 Transportation Gap Pilot Round 2: Gap Elimination as Growth Investment
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism selected five projects for the FY2026 Transportation Gap Elimination Pilot Project, Round 2, solicited as part of the Transportation Gap...
Prime Minister Takaichi Attends Regional Future Strategy Meetings
On August 28, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi attended the sixth meeting of relevant senior viceministers and others on the Regional Future Strategy, as well as the report to the Prime Minister on the...
Model City Selected for Landscape Area Renovation
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism selected Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture, as the model city for the Landscape Area Renovation Program, established following amendments to...
Sustainable Local Public Transport: Municipal Certification Launch
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...
First Regional Future Strategy Plans Backed by Japan
Prime Minister Takaichi received briefings on the Strategic Industrial Cluster Plan, Regional Industrial Cluster Plan, and Local Industry Growth Plan as the first plans leading the three types under...
Government Certifies Private Regional Management Entities
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced that the government will certify private regional management entities that systematically and concretely address the maintenance...
Minister Certifies Mitoyo’s Salt Station Hotel Plan
The Salt Station Hotel Project in Mitoyo, Kagawa Prefecture, has been certified as an excellent private urban redevelopment project plan. The project will use existing local assets to develop lodging...
Significance of Asuka-Fujiwara Capitals’ World Heritage Inscription
The AsukaFujiwara Capitals were inscribed as Japan’s 27th World Heritage property. Their value was recognized as an archaeological site complex demonstrating the transitions of ancient state...
FSA Publishes Regional Revitalization Casebook
The Financial Services Agency published the casebook “Regional Revitalization Initiatives Encyclopedia” on July 24, 2026, featuring efforts to create value for regional companies and promote regional...
Prime Minister Takaichi Pledges Domestic Investment and Regional Clusters
On July 23, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi met with prefectural assembly speakers and outlined a policy to raise potential growth through domestic investment, aiming for a “Strong and Prosperous...