Minister Ibayashi’s Press Conference Summary
Minister Ibayashi reported that the Cabinet had approved a bill to amend the Specified Tanker Act and that the amended Regional Transportation Act had taken effect. In response to reports of bid...
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60Utsunomiya and Haga Rail Plan Approved
The Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism approved the rail transport enhancement implementation plan submitted by Utsunomiya City, Haga Town, and Utsunomiya Light Rail Co., Ltd....
FY2026 Regional Transport DX: Second Selection
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism supports the implementation of advanced services using digital technology to quickly resolve “transportation gaps” nationwide. In this...
Izu Peninsula Port Network for Disaster Support
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism received Shizuoka Prefecture’s application to form a maritime support network for disasteraffected areas on the Izu Peninsula and decided...
Guidelines to Prevent Underpass Flooding Accidents
In response to more frequent and severe heavy rainfall associated with climate change and other factors, and to personal injury and property damage caused by flooded underpasses in various regions,...
Chapter 4: Creating Comfortable Living Spaces
In March 2026, the Cabinet approved a new Basic Plan for Housing (National Plan), covering fiscal years 2026 through 2035. In anticipation of population and household decline, growth in singleperson...
Transport Policy for Today’s Needs
This chapter describes progress in recovery and reconstruction after the Noto Peninsula earthquake and heavy rains, the Great East Japan Earthquake, and the Fukushima nuclear disaster, as well as...
FY2026 MLIT White Paper: Building a Competitive Economy
Chapter 5 of the FY2026 MLIT White Paper, titled “Building a Competitive Economic Society,” comprises three sections: developing transport networks, advancing comprehensive and integrated logistics...
Advancing Regional Revitalization Through the Regional Future Strategy
Efforts since the launch of regional revitalization have not reversed population decline or the concentration of population in Tokyo. In rural areas, falling consumption accompanying population...
Ruling on Japan Transocean Air's Osaka Airport Permit Application
The Transport Council reviewed Japan Transocean Air Co., Ltd.'s application for operating permission at the congested airport, Osaka International Airport, and advised the Minister of Land,...
Discussing How AI Can Accelerate the Innovation Ecosystem
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...
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...
Minister Ibayashi’s Press Conference
Minister Ibayashi reported on a visit to areas affected by the Kumamoto earthquake, a bidrigging case involving largescale condominium renovation work, and a call for technology exhibitors at the...
8th Meeting on Technical Standards for Sewer Pipeline Management
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold the eighth meeting to discuss specific standards and other matters concerning sewer pipeline management on September 25, 2026,...
Evaluation of Barrier-Free Measures with Disability Participation
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold the 16th Mobility Accessibility Evaluation Meeting on September 25, 2026, with the participation of people with disabilities and...
Revised 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...
25th Japan Railway Award Winners Announced
The winners of the 25th Japan Railway Award were decided on September 18, 2026. The Japan Railway Grand Prize was awarded to Kyushu Railway Company for “Tsubame’s Great Adventure: The 15th...
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...
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...
22nd Japan-Korea Road Exchange Conference Held
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism held the 22nd JapanKorea Road Exchange Conference in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea, on September 8. The two countries shared knowledge on...