Summary of Minister Ibayashi’s Press Conference
The Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism said that urban redevelopment projects are important for ensuring urban safety, while securing housing for older people is also important....
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35Tsunag Recognition Credits Existing Green Certifications
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will begin assessing green spaces that have obtained or renewed ABINC Certification or SEGES under the “Advanced Initiatives” criterion for...
Awards for the 38th Housing Life Month
Award recipients have been selected for the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Awards and the DirectorGeneral of the Housing Bureau Awards, recognizing individuals and...
Developing a Long-Term Vision for the Building Sector
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold the fourth meeting of the Study Group on the Mid to LongTerm Future of the Building Sector on October 20, 2026. Based on...
Rooftop Greening Equivalent to Three National Stadiums in 2025
According to a Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism survey, rooftop greening installed in 2025 covered approximately 21.9 ha, while wall greening covered approximately 4.8 ha; the...
New Hub Planned at Numazu Station’s Gateway
On October 15, 2026, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism certified the “(tentative name) Phil Park Numazu Station Front Project” in Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, as an...
Advancing Collaborative Railway-Area Development
The City Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism added a new chapter, “Collaborative RailwayArea Development,” to its railwayarea development guidelines in light of...
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...
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...
2026 Water Cycle White PaperChapter 3: Maintaining and Improving Storage and Recharge Functions
This chapter covers measures to maintain and improve the water storage and recharge functions of forests, rivers, farmland, urban areas, and other settings. It describes systems, implementation...
2026 Urban Landscape Awards: Winners Selected
The Urban Landscape Day Executive Committee announced the results of the 2026 Urban Landscape Awards. Five districts were selected in the Urban Space category and four activities in the Landscape...
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...
Cabinet Approves Amendment to Land Readjustment Enforcement Order
Based on the Policy on Responses to Proposals from Local Governments and Others for Reiwa 7, the Cabinet approved an order allowing a partial address to be published in notices concerning elections...
FY2026 Prefectural Land Price Survey Data Publication and Update
For the FY2026 Prefectural Land Price Survey, prices and detailed data for individual points will be published through the Real Estate Information Library and the National Land Numerical Information...
New Condo Registry Survey: Short-Term Sales and Overseas Buyers
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism investigated shortterm sales of newly built condominiums—sales within one year of purchase—and acquisitions by people with addresses...
National Land Prices: Five-Year Rise in All-Use Average, 2026 Survey
The 2026 Prefectural Land Price Survey covered 21,466 sites nationwide. The national averages for all uses, residential land, and commercial land all rose for the fifth consecutive year. Prices...
FY2026 Round 2 Model Projects Selected for Longer-Lived Condominiums
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced the results of the second FY2026 selection for the Condominium Stock Longevity and Other Model Project, which supports pioneering...
Discussing Motorcycle Parking Spaces in Urban Areas
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold the fourth Liaison Council of Relevant Ministries and Agencies on Securing Parking Spaces for Motorcycles and Similar Vehicles in...
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...
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...