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35 updates tracked · 21 with AI summaries · 2 open public comments · last checked 2026-10-02

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  1. Draft Cabinet Order Amending Whistleblower Protection Act Annex 8 Designation – Public Comment 2026-10-01 · e-Gov Public Comment · Public Comment Open Comments due: 2026-10-30 23:59 JST

    The Consumer Affairs Agency has opened a public comment period on a draft Cabinet Order partially amending the Cabinet Order that designates the laws listed in Annex 8 of the Whistleblower Protection Act. The draft was announced on 2026-10-01 and comments are accepted until 23:59 on 2026-10-30. The metadata does not… (AI summary)

  2. Draft Cabinet Order Amending Whistleblower Protection Act Appended Table 8 Order – Public Comment 2026-10-01 · e-Gov Public Comment · Public Comment Open Comments due: 2026-10-30 23:59 JST

    This is a call for public comments on a draft Cabinet Order partially amending the Order that designates laws for Appended Table No. 8 of the Whistleblower Protection Act. The draft was announced on 2026-10-01 and the comment deadline is 2026-10-30 23:59. The listed contact is the Consumer Affairs Agency (Counselor… (AI summary)

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  1. Draft Cabinet Order Amending Whistleblower Protection Act Annex 8 Designation – Public Comment 2026-10-01 · e-Gov Public Comment · Public Comment Open

    The Consumer Affairs Agency has opened a public comment period on a draft Cabinet Order partially amending the Cabinet Order that designates the laws listed in Annex 8 of the Whistleblower Protection Act. The draft was announced on 2026-10-01 and comments are accepted until 23:59 on 2026-10-30. The metadata does not… (AI summary)

  2. Draft Cabinet Order Amending Whistleblower Protection Act Appended Table 8 Order – Public Comment 2026-10-01 · e-Gov Public Comment · Public Comment Open

    This is a call for public comments on a draft Cabinet Order partially amending the Order that designates laws for Appended Table No. 8 of the Whistleblower Protection Act. The draft was announced on 2026-10-01 and the comment deadline is 2026-10-30 23:59. The listed contact is the Consumer Affairs Agency (Counselor… (AI summary)

  3. Public Comment: Draft Cabinet Order Amending Whistleblower Protection Act Appended Table 8 Designation 2026-10-01 · Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) · Public Comment Open

    The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) has posted a notice soliciting public comments on a draft cabinet order (seirei-an) to partially amend the cabinet order that designates the laws listed in Appended Table 8 of the Whistleblower Protection Act. The item is a proposal at the public comment stage, not an enacted or… (AI summary)

  4. MIC: 23rd Study Group Meeting on Revising Local Government Information Security Policy Guidelines 2026-10-01 · Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) · Government Announcement

    The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) posted a notice about the 23rd meeting of a study group on the revision of guidelines concerning information security policies for local governments. The metadata gives only the meeting title, so the agenda, discussion content, and any proposed revisions are… (AI summary)

  5. METI Publishes Interim Report on Technological Innovation and the Future of Human Society 2026-09-17 · Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) · Government Announcement

    The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has published an interim report titled 'Technological Innovation and the Future of Human Society — Toward Value-Driven Innovation Governance', according to a news release dated September 17, 2026. Based on the available metadata, this is a government announcement of… (AI summary)

  6. FSA Publishes Amendment and Public Comment Results on Designation of Sustainability Disclosure Standards 2026-09-16 · Financial Services Agency (FSA) · Public Comment Results Published

    The Financial Services Agency has announced the promulgation of a partial amendment to the designation of sustainability disclosure standards under Article 19-9, Paragraph 5 of the Cabinet Office Order on Disclosure of Corporate Affairs, along with the results of the related public comment process. The title… (AI summary)

  7. MIC Update: Policy study group meeting announced (2026-09-08) 2026-09-08 · Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) · Government Announcement
  8. Results of Public Comment on Draft Cabinet Order Amending the Local Autonomy Act Enforcement Order 2026-08-28 · Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) · Public Comment Results Published

    The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) published the results of a public comment process on a draft Cabinet Order to partially amend the Enforcement Order of the Local Autonomy Act. Based on the metadata, this item reports the outcome of the consultation on the proposed order rather than an enacted… (AI summary)

  9. MOJ Update: Regulatory announcement related to Corporate / Governance (2026-08-07) 2026-08-07 · Ministry of Justice (MOJ) · Government Announcement
  10. Amendment to Order on Audit and Accounting for Casino Operators under the Integrated Resort Facility Development Act 2026-08-05 · e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · In Force

    This item is an order amending the existing order on audit and accounting for casino operators and casino facility supply operators under the Integrated Resort Facility Development Act (Tokutei Fukugo Kanko Shisetsu Kuiki Seibi Ho). According to the metadata, the amending order (Reiwa 8 Casino Regulatory Commission… (AI summary)

  11. MOJ publishes Q&A page on law on punishing damage to the national flag 2026-08-03 · Ministry of Justice (MOJ) · Government Announcement

    The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) announced on 2026-08-03 that it has published a Q&A page concerning the 'Act on Punishment of Damage to the National Flag, etc.' (title translated from Japanese). This is a government announcement of a new web page; the provided metadata does not include the content of the Q&A. (AI summary)

  12. Public Comment: Draft Ministerial Ordinance Amending the Commercial Registration Rules 2026-07-24 · e-Gov Public Comment · Public Comment Closed

    The Ministry of Justice (Civil Affairs Bureau, Commercial Affairs Division) has opened a public comment on a draft ministerial ordinance to partially amend the Commercial Registration Rules and related provisions. According to the metadata, the draft was published on 2026/07/24, and comments are accepted until… (AI summary)

  13. JPX Public Comment Closed: Regulatory comment period closed (2026-07-22) 2026-07-22 · Japan Exchange Group (JPX) — Public Comments · Public Comment Closed
  14. MOJ Publishes Q&A Page on Legal Reform Concerning Dangerous Driving Causing Death or Injury 2026-07-16 · Ministry of Justice (MOJ) · Government Announcement

    The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) announced that it has published a Q&A page regarding legal reform of the offense of dangerous driving causing death or injury under the Act on Punishment of Acts Related to Automobile Driving Causing Death or Injury. This is a government informational announcement pointing to a Q&A… (AI summary)

  15. MOJ Update: Regulatory announcement related to Corporate / Governance (2026-07-13) 2026-07-13 · Ministry of Justice (MOJ) · Government Announcement
  16. MIC Update: Policy study group meeting announced (2026-07-09) 2026-07-09 · Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) · Government Announcement
  17. MIC Update: Policy study group meeting announced (2026-07-07) 2026-07-07 · Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) · Government Announcement
  18. MIC Study Group (22nd Meeting) on Revising Guidelines for Local Government Information Security Policies 2026-07-03 · Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) · Government Announcement

    This is an announcement from Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) regarding the 22nd meeting of a study group examining the revision of guidelines on information security policies for local public entities. The item appears to concern an ongoing deliberative process rather than a finalized or… (AI summary)

  19. MOJ Update: Regulatory announcement related to Corporate / Governance (2026-07-01) 2026-07-01 · Ministry of Justice (MOJ) · Government Announcement
  20. Results of Public Comment on Draft Ministerial Ordinance Amending Local Autonomy Act Enforcement Regulations 2026-06-30 · Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) · Public Comment Results Published

    The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) published the results of a public comment procedure regarding a draft ministerial ordinance to partially amend the Enforcement Regulations of the Local Autonomy Act. According to the metadata, this is a publication of public comment results on a draft… (AI summary)

  21. CAA Publishes Whistleblower Protection Handbook Aligned with Amended Act (Effective Dec 2026) 2026-06-30 · Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) · Government Announcement

    The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) announced the publication of a Whistleblower Protection (Public Interest Reporting) Handbook, described as a version conforming to the amended Act scheduled to take effect in December 2026 (Reiwa 8). This is a government announcement of a reference handbook, based on the provided… (AI summary)

  22. Results of Public Comments on Draft Ministerial Ordinance Amending the Local Autonomy Act Enforcement Regulations 2026-06-26 · Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) · Public Comment Results Published

    The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) has published the results of a public comment process concerning a draft ministerial ordinance to partially amend the Enforcement Regulations of the Local Autonomy Act. The item reflects the outcome of soliciting public opinions on the proposed amendment.… (AI summary)

  23. MOJ Update: Regulatory announcement related to Corporate / Governance (2026-06-26) 2026-06-26 · Ministry of Justice (MOJ) · Government Announcement
  24. MOJ Update: Regulatory announcement related to Corporate / Governance (2026-06-26) 2026-06-26 · Ministry of Justice (MOJ) · Government Announcement
  25. FSA Public Comment on Draft Amendment Designating Sustainability Disclosure Standards 2026-06-25 · Financial Services Agency (FSA) · Public Comment Open

    The Financial Services Agency (FSA) has announced a public comment procedure on a draft amendment to the designation of sustainability disclosure standards referred to in Article 19-9, Paragraph 5 of the Cabinet Office Order on Disclosure of Corporate Affairs. This is described as a draft ('an') out for public… (AI summary)

  26. Public Comment on Draft Amendment Designating Sustainability Disclosure Standards under Cabinet Office Ordinance on... 2026-06-24 · e-Gov Public Comment · Public Comment Closed

    The Financial Services Agency (FSA) has opened a public comment procedure on a draft amendment to the designation of sustainability disclosure standards referred to in Article 19-9, paragraph 5 of the Cabinet Office Ordinance on Disclosure of Corporate Affairs. According to the metadata, the draft was announced on… (AI summary)

  27. MIC Update: Regulatory announcement related to Corporate / Governance (2026-06-24) 2026-06-24 · Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) · Government Announcement
  28. CAA Update: Regulatory announcement related to Corporate / Governance (2026-06-23) 2026-06-23 · Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) · Government Announcement
  29. FSA Update: Regulatory announcement related to Corporate / Governance 2026-06-20 · Financial Services Agency (FSA) · Government Announcement
  30. Public Comment on Draft Cabinet Order Partially Amending the Local Autonomy Act Enforcement Order 2026-06-12 · Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) · Public Comment Closed

    Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) has opened a public comment period on a draft Cabinet Order that would partially amend the enforcement order (施行令) of the Local Autonomy Act. The item is a proposal out for public comment and not a finalized or enacted measure. The specific content of the… (AI summary)

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