The 41st Technical Committee meeting of the Technical Subcommittee of the Council for Social Infrastructure Development and the Council for Transport Policy will be held on October 5, 2026. As part...
The Informationtechnology Promotion Agency, Japan (IPA), will exhibit at CEATEC 2026, held at Makuhari Messe from October 13 to 16, 2026, under the theme “PROTOCOL ENGINE.” The exhibit will feature a...
IPA and JPCERT/CC revised and published the 2026 edition in response to the enforcement of the Cyber Response Capability Enhancement Act and related laws, based on the study group’s findings. The...
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications plans to open the APN Innovation Hub, a demonstration environment intended to promote the spread of allphotonic networks, on October 5 under the...
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism solicited proposals for the FY2026 Regional Model Creation Demonstration Project for the Use of Marine Drones to further advance their...
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism added 52 technologies to the Digital Transformation Technology Catalog for Water and Sewerage, which supports maintenance of water and...
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...
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...
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism solicited facility improvement projects to speed up and streamline container terminal gate operations, aiming to strengthen the...
At the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, Japanese competitors won gold medals in two skill areas and Japan ranked sixth by gold medal count. The announcement presents an overview of...
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare released the results of a survey asking about perceptions of jobs in medical care, longterm care and welfare; acceptance of introducing technology in...
On September 25, 2026, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry held the Japan Startup Awards 2026 ceremony at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence. Mujin, Inc. received the Prime Minister’s...
The Kinki Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry introduced major programs and speakers for Global Startup EXPO 2026 (GSE2026), to be held in Osaka Prefecture. The event plans a keynote conversation...
Four past questions from the Ministry of Defense Cyber Contest are presented. The article explains the knowledge and skills needed to solve each question and its relevance to the cyber work of the...
Sakana AI Co., Ltd. received the Information and Communications Startup Award (Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Award) at the 2026 Japan Startup Award. The award recognizes...
On September 25, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi attended the 2025 Japan Startup Awards ceremony at the Prime Minister's Office. In her remarks, she offered congratulations on the 2026 Japan Startup...
The Kumamoto Semiconductor Green Innovation Association (KSGI) and the JETRO Kumamoto Trade Information Center signed a memorandum of understanding to form and strengthen the ecosystem in Kumamoto’s...
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...
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will open applications for the FY2026 Strategic International Collaborative Research Promotion Program (joint research with Germany), covering...
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...