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1. Public Comment on Draft Ministerial Order Amending Rules Under Small Enterprise Mutual Aid and SME Bankruptcy... 2026-08-28 · e-Gov Public Comment · Public Comment Open Comments due: 2026-10-07 23:59 JST

   This is a public comment invitation on a draft ministerial order that would partially amend the enforcement regulations under the Small Enterprise Mutual Aid Act and the SME Bankruptcy Prevention Mutual Aid Act. According to the metadata, the draft was published on 2026-08-28 with a comment deadline of 2026-10-07… (AI summary)

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1. METI Update: Regulatory announcement related to Antitrust / Fair Trade (2026-10-01) 2026-10-01 · Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) · Government Announcement
2. METI Update: Regulatory announcement related to Antitrust / Fair Trade (2026-10-01) 2026-10-01 · Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) · Government Announcement
3. METI announces recommendation to Fuji Seisakusho Co., Ltd. under the Subcontract Act (Toritekiho) 2026-09-29 · Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) · Government Announcement

   On 2026-09-29, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) published a news release stating that a recommendation was issued to Fuji Seisakusho Co., Ltd. under the 'Toritekiho' (取適法). The provided metadata contains only the Japanese title and a generic 'news release' label, so the nature of the alleged conduct… (AI summary)

4. JFTC press release: recommendation issued to Fuji Manufacturing Co., Ltd. 2026-09-29 · Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) · Government Announcement

   The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) published a press release dated 2026-09-29 titled 'Regarding a recommendation to Fuji Manufacturing Co., Ltd.' (company name romanized from the Japanese title). The provided metadata gives only the title and a generic 'press release' label, so the legal basis, the conduct… (AI summary)

5. JFTC Press Release: Cease-and-Desist and Surcharge Orders Re: Kanto Condo Major Repair Contractors 2026-09-28 · Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) · Government Announcement

   The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) published a press release dated 2026-09-28 concerning cease-and-desist orders and surcharge payment orders, among other measures, directed at contractors for large-scale repair work on condominiums in the Kanto region. According to the title, the work was ordered by condominium… (AI summary)

6. JFTC Update: Regulatory announcement related to Antitrust / Fair Trade (2026-09-28) 2026-09-28 · Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) · Government Announcement
7. JFTC Update: Regulatory announcement related to Antitrust / Fair Trade (2026-09-28) 2026-09-28 · Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) · Government Announcement
8. JFTC Update: Regulatory announcement related to Antitrust / Fair Trade (2026-09-28) 2026-09-28 · Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) · Government Announcement
9. METI Update: Regulatory announcement related to Antitrust / Fair Trade (2026-09-24) 2026-09-24 · Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) · Government Announcement
10. FSA Announces Administrative Monetary Penalty Order Against ENECHANGE Inc. for False Statements in Quarterly Reports 2026-09-18 · Financial Services Agency (FSA) · Government Announcement

    The Financial Services Agency (Kinyucho) published an announcement regarding a decision on an administrative monetary penalty (kacho-kin) payment order against ENECHANGE Inc. related to false statements in its quarterly reports and similar filings. According to the item, this is a government announcement dated… (AI summary)

11. FSA Announces Administrative Monetary Penalty Payment Order Against I-ne Co., Ltd. Over Securities Report Omission 2026-09-18 · Financial Services Agency (FSA) · Government Announcement

    The Financial Services Agency (FSA) published an announcement stating that a decision was made regarding an administrative monetary penalty (kachokin) payment order against I-ne Co., Ltd. in connection with an omission in its securities report (yuka shoken hokokusho). The announcement is dated 2026-09-18 and links to… (AI summary)

12. FSA Announces Administrative Monetary Penalty Order for Insider Trading in GoodSpeed Co. Shares 2026-09-18 · Financial Services Agency (FSA) · Government Announcement

    The Financial Services Agency (FSA) has published an announcement regarding a decision to issue an administrative monetary penalty payment order for insider trading involving shares of GoodSpeed Co., Ltd. According to the title, the case concerns a person who received information from an officer of a company that was… (AI summary)

13. FSA Announces Administrative Monetary Penalty Order for Market Manipulation Involving BASE FOOD Inc. and Two Other... 2026-09-18 · Financial Services Agency (FSA) · Government Announcement

    The Financial Services Agency (FSA) published an announcement regarding a decision on an administrative monetary penalty (kacho-kin) payment order concerning market manipulation involving the shares of BASE FOOD Inc. and two other stocks. According to the metadata, this is a government announcement dated 2026-09-18.… (AI summary)

14. MHLW Update: Regulatory announcement related to Antitrust / Fair Trade 2026-09-18 · Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) · Government Announcement
15. Cabinet Office Order Amending Order on Surcharges under FIEA Chapter 6-2 (Effective 2026-11-30) 2026-09-16 · e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Scheduled to Take Effect

    The metadata describes a Cabinet Office Order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Office Order No. 80) amending the Cabinet Office Order on surcharges under Chapter 6-2 of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. It lists a promulgation date of 2026-09-16 and an effective date of 2026-11-30. The e-Gov update list entry names the… (AI summary)

16. Cabinet Office Order Amending Order on Surcharges under Certified Public Accountants Act 2026-09-16 · e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Scheduled to Take Effect

    The e-Gov update list shows a Cabinet Office Order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Office Order No. 81) that amends the Cabinet Office Order on surcharges under the Certified Public Accountants Act. The metadata lists a promulgation date of 2026-09-16 and a scheduled effective date of 2026-11-30. The affected law listed is the… (AI summary)

17. JFTC Update: Regulatory announcement related to Antitrust / Fair Trade (2026-09-10) 2026-09-10 · Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) · Government Announcement
18. METI Update: Regulatory announcement related to Antitrust / Fair Trade (2026-09-10) 2026-09-10 · Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) · Government Announcement
19. JFTC Press Release on Recommendation Issued to Toridoll Holdings Corporation 2026-09-09 · Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) · Government Announcement

    According to a press release from Japan's Fair Trade Commission (JFTC), a recommendation has been issued concerning Toridoll Holdings Corporation. The metadata does not specify the grounds, scope, or nature of the recommendation. Full details are available only in the official Japanese source. (AI summary)

20. METI Update: Regulatory announcement related to Antitrust / Fair Trade (2026-09-07) 2026-09-07 · Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) · Government Announcement
21. METI Update: Regulatory announcement related to Antitrust / Fair Trade (2026-09-04) 2026-09-04 · Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) · Government Announcement
22. METI Announces Recommendation Against Nichirin Co., Ltd. Under the Subcontract Act 2026-09-03 · Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) · Government Announcement

    This is a news release from Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) stating that a recommendation was issued against Nichirin Co., Ltd. under the Subcontract Act (Act against Delay in Payment of Subcontract Proceeds). The item is dated September 3, 2026, and is described only as a news release. Further… (AI summary)

23. JFTC Recommendation Concerning Nichirin Co., Ltd. 2026-09-03 · Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) · Government Announcement

    The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) issued a press release regarding a recommendation directed at Nichirin Co., Ltd. The metadata does not specify the substance or grounds of the recommendation. Details should be confirmed against the official Japanese source. (AI summary)

24. JFTC Press Release on Recommendation Issued to Japan Post Co., Ltd. 2026-09-02 · Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) · Government Announcement

    According to a press release from Japan's Fair Trade Commission (JFTC), a recommendation has been issued to Japan Post Co., Ltd. The metadata provides only the title and does not include the substance, grounds, or specific conduct at issue. This is an unofficial English summary of a regulator announcement dated… (AI summary)

25. JFTC Update: Regulatory announcement related to Antitrust / Fair Trade (2026-08-31) 2026-08-31 · Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) · Government Announcement
26. METI Update: Regulatory announcement related to Antitrust / Fair Trade (2026-08-31) 2026-08-31 · Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) · Government Announcement
27. METI Update: Regulatory announcement related to Antitrust / Fair Trade (2026-08-31) 2026-08-31 · Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) · Government Announcement
28. Public Comment on Draft Ministerial Order Amending Rules Under Small Enterprise Mutual Aid and SME Bankruptcy... 2026-08-28 · e-Gov Public Comment · Public Comment Open

    This is a public comment invitation on a draft ministerial order that would partially amend the enforcement regulations under the Small Enterprise Mutual Aid Act and the SME Bankruptcy Prevention Mutual Aid Act. According to the metadata, the draft was published on 2026-08-28 with a comment deadline of 2026-10-07… (AI summary)

29. METI Update: Regulatory announcement related to Antitrust / Fair Trade (2026-08-28) 2026-08-28 · Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) · Government Announcement
30. Public Comment on Draft Cabinet Order Amending Enforcement Orders on Efficiency of Goods Distribution and SME... 2026-08-26 · e-Gov Public Comment · Public Comment Closed

    This is a public comment consultation on a draft Cabinet Order that would partially amend the enforcement order of the Act on Improving the Efficiency of Goods Distribution and the enforcement order of the Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation Act. According to the metadata, the draft… (AI summary)

Most frequent sources in this area

• Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) (72)
• Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) (16)
• e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws (14)
• Financial Services Agency (FSA) (5)
• e-Gov Public Comment (3)
• House of Representatives — Diet Bills (2)