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Japan Real Estate & Land Use Regulation Updates

Official Japanese developments on real estate transactions, land use, urban planning, and building standards, monitored daily from government, regulator, Diet, and self-regulatory sources and labelled in English for triage. Area labels are assigned by keyword rules for triage, so this page may miss relevant items or include marginal ones.

58 updates tracked · 47 with AI summaries · 6 open public comments · last checked 2026-10-07

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  1. Public Comment on Draft Amendments to Building Standards Act Enforcement Regulations and Related Ordinance 2026-09-08 · e-Gov Public Comment · Public Comment Open Comments due: 2026-10-08 00:00 JST

    This is a public comment invitation on a draft ministerial ordinance to partially amend the Enforcement Regulations of the Building Standards Act and a related ordinance concerning designated bodies for the examination of qualified building standards conformity assessors. According to the metadata, the draft was… (AI summary)

  2. Public Comment on Draft Cabinet Order Amending the Enforcement Order of the Public Housing Act 2026-09-10 · e-Gov Public Comment · Public Comment Open Comments due: 2026-10-10 00:00 JST

    Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Housing Bureau, has opened a public comment period on a draft Cabinet Order that would partially amend the Enforcement Order of the Public Housing Act. According to the metadata, the draft was published on 2026-09-10 with a comment deadline of… (AI summary)

  3. Public Comment on Draft Interpretive Circular on Valuation of Real Estate for Lending Purposes 2026-09-18 · e-Gov Public Comment · Public Comment Open Comments due: 2026-10-18 17:00 JST

    Japan's National Tax Agency (Kokuzeicho) has opened a public comment procedure on a draft interpretive circular concerning the valuation of real estate used for lending purposes. According to the metadata, the draft was published on 2026-09-18, with comments accepted until 17:00 on 2026-10-18, and it falls under the… (AI summary)

  4. Public Comment on Draft Notices Related to Amended Building Standards Act Enforcement Order 2026-09-26 · e-Gov Public Comment · Public Comment Open Comments due: 2026-10-26 17:00 JST

    This is a public comment (opinion solicitation) opened by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (Housing Bureau, Building Guidance Division) concerning the establishment and amendment of related notices accompanying the enforcement of a Cabinet Order that partially amends the Enforcement… (AI summary)

  5. Public Comment on Draft Amendment to Enforcement Regulations of the Building Standards Act 2026-09-26 · e-Gov Public Comment · Public Comment Open Comments due: 2026-10-26 17:00 JST

    Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Housing Bureau, Building Guidance Division, has opened a public comment period on a draft ministerial ordinance to partially amend the Enforcement Regulations of the Building Standards Act. According to the metadata, the draft was published on… (AI summary)

  6. Public comment: draft Cabinet Order amending Real Estate Appraisal Act Enforcement Order 2026-10-01 · e-Gov Public Comment · Public Comment Open Comments due: 2026-10-31 23:59 JST

    The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (Land Economy Division, Real Estate and Construction Economy Bureau) is soliciting public comments on a draft Cabinet Order amending the Order for Enforcement of the Act on Real Estate Appraisal. The draft was published on 2026-10-01 and comments are… (AI summary)

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  1. MLIT: Cabinet decision on ordinances for amended Architects Act (written design contracts) 2026-10-06 · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) · Government Announcement

    According to the Japanese title of this MLIT press release, the Cabinet has approved related government ordinances accompanying the implementation of the amended Architects Act. The title indicates that the measures to be implemented include making written contracts mandatory for all design-commissioning contracts… (AI summary)

  2. MLIT Announces Symposium on Condominium Management Plan Certification System Revisions 2026-10-06 · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) · Government Announcement

    The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) issued a press release announcing a symposium on proper condominium management. According to the title, the event will address future condominium management in light of revisions to the condominium management plan certification system. The provided… (AI summary)

  3. MLIT Press Release: Call for Themes on Building Standards Development (Private-Sector Input) 2026-10-05 · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) · Government Announcement

    According to the Japanese title, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has issued a press release soliciting themes for the development of building standards, with an emphasis on themes from the perspective of private-sector businesses. The metadata describes it only as a government… (AI summary)

  4. MLIT FY2025 Survey on Real Estate Brokerage Act Enforcement: Licensed Operators Up 12th Straight Year 2026-10-02 · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) · Government Announcement

    The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) issued a press release on the results of its fiscal 2025 (Reiwa 7) survey on the enforcement status of the Real Estate Brokerage Act (Takuchi Tatemono Torihiki-gyo Ho). Per the title, the number of licensed real estate brokerage operators increased… (AI summary)

  5. Public comment: draft Cabinet Order amending Real Estate Appraisal Act Enforcement Order 2026-10-01 · e-Gov Public Comment · Public Comment Open

    The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (Land Economy Division, Real Estate and Construction Economy Bureau) is soliciting public comments on a draft Cabinet Order amending the Order for Enforcement of the Act on Real Estate Appraisal. The draft was published on 2026-10-01 and comments are… (AI summary)

  6. MLIT Press Release: FY2026 Survey on Pure CM Method Use in Public Works 2026-09-30 · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) · Government Announcement

    The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) issued a press release reporting results of a fiscal year 2026 (Reiwa 8) survey on how the pure construction management (CM) method is used in public works projects. Based on the title, the results indicate that the number of pure CM method adoptions… (AI summary)

  7. MLIT Notice: Higher National Subsidy Rate for Disaster Public Housing, 2026 Kumamoto Quake (3 Municipalities) 2026-09-29 · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) · Government Announcement

    This is a Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) press release, based on its Japanese title, announcing a notice designating three cities/towns as eligible for an increased national subsidy rate for constructing public housing for disaster victims related to the '2026 (Reiwa 8) Kumamoto… (AI summary)

  8. Public Comment on Draft Notices Related to Amended Building Standards Act Enforcement Order 2026-09-26 · e-Gov Public Comment · Public Comment Open

    This is a public comment (opinion solicitation) opened by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (Housing Bureau, Building Guidance Division) concerning the establishment and amendment of related notices accompanying the enforcement of a Cabinet Order that partially amends the Enforcement… (AI summary)

  9. Public Comment on Draft Amendment to Enforcement Regulations of the Building Standards Act 2026-09-26 · e-Gov Public Comment · Public Comment Open

    Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Housing Bureau, Building Guidance Division, has opened a public comment period on a draft ministerial ordinance to partially amend the Enforcement Regulations of the Building Standards Act. According to the metadata, the draft was published on… (AI summary)

  10. Cabinet Decision on Partial Amendment to the Land Readjustment Act Enforcement Order 2026-09-25 · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) · Government Announcement

    According to an MLIT (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism) press release, the Cabinet has approved a Cabinet Order partially amending the Enforcement Order of the Land Readjustment Act. The metadata indicates a government announcement stage; the specific contents, scope, and effective timing of… (AI summary)

  11. Public Comment on Draft Interpretive Circular on Valuation of Real Estate for Lending Purposes 2026-09-18 · e-Gov Public Comment · Public Comment Open

    Japan's National Tax Agency (Kokuzeicho) has opened a public comment procedure on a draft interpretive circular concerning the valuation of real estate used for lending purposes. According to the metadata, the draft was published on 2026-09-18, with comments accepted until 17:00 on 2026-10-18, and it falls under the… (AI summary)

  12. MLIT Update: Real estate and land use regulation information updated (2026-09-18) 2026-09-18 · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) · Government Announcement
  13. MLIT Update: Building standards regulation information updated (2026-09-18) 2026-09-18 · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) · Government Announcement
  14. Cabinet Order Amending the Building Standards Act Enforcement Order (effective 2026-11-01) 2026-09-16 · e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Scheduled to Take Effect

    The e-Gov law update list shows a Cabinet Order partially amending the Enforcement Order of the Building Standards Act (Order No. 338 of 1950), identified as Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 284. The metadata lists a promulgation date of 2026-09-16 and an enforcement date of 2026-11-01. The specific provisions amended are… (AI summary)

  15. MLIT Update: Real estate and land use regulation information updated (2026-09-16) 2026-09-16 · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) · Government Announcement
  16. MLIT Update: Real estate and land use regulation information updated (2026-09-15) 2026-09-15 · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) · Government Announcement
  17. MLIT Update: Real Estate Registration Rules 2026-09-15 · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) · Government Announcement
  18. Cabinet Approves Amendment to Building Standards Act Enforcement Order (MLIT Announcement) 2026-09-11 · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) · Government Announcement

    According to an MLIT press release, the Cabinet has decided on a Cabinet Order amending part of the Enforcement Order of the Building Standards Act. The announcement describes an expansion of the type conformity certification system to facilitate smoother housing supply, together with rationalization of daylighting… (AI summary)

  19. MLIT Announces Cabinet Decision on Cabinet Orders Related to Revised Building Energy Efficiency Act 2026-09-11 · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) · Government Announcement

    According to a Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) press release, related cabinet orders accompanying the revised Building Energy Efficiency Act have been decided by the Cabinet. The announcement states that a higher-tier housing 'top runner' system and a ministerial certification system… (AI summary)

  20. MLIT Announcement: FY2025 Real Estate Securitization Survey Results (Total Asset Value Approx. 73.4 Trillion Yen) 2026-09-11 · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) · Government Announcement

    The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) published a press release on the results of its FY2025 'Survey on the Actual State of Real Estate Securitization.' According to the announcement, the total asset value of real estate subject to securitization was approximately 73.4 trillion yen. This… (AI summary)

  21. Public Comment on Draft Cabinet Order Amending the Enforcement Order of the Public Housing Act 2026-09-10 · e-Gov Public Comment · Public Comment Open

    Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Housing Bureau, has opened a public comment period on a draft Cabinet Order that would partially amend the Enforcement Order of the Public Housing Act. According to the metadata, the draft was published on 2026-09-10 with a comment deadline of… (AI summary)

  22. MLIT Update: Building standards regulation information updated (2026-09-10) 2026-09-10 · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) · Government Announcement
  23. Public Comment on Draft Amendments to Building Standards Act Enforcement Regulations and Related Ordinance 2026-09-08 · e-Gov Public Comment · Public Comment Open

    This is a public comment invitation on a draft ministerial ordinance to partially amend the Enforcement Regulations of the Building Standards Act and a related ordinance concerning designated bodies for the examination of qualified building standards conformity assessors. According to the metadata, the draft was… (AI summary)

  24. MLIT Briefing Sessions on Revised Building Standards Act for Renovation Businesses 2026-09-08 · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) · Government Announcement

    The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) issued a press release announcing information sessions aimed at renovation/reform businesses. According to the title, the sessions are intended to explain key points of the revised Building Standards Act in the context of utilizing the existing… (AI summary)

  25. Public Comment on Draft Partial Amendment to Standards for Land Modification Methods for Contaminated Soil... 2026-09-03 · e-Gov Public Comment · Public Comment Closed

    The Ministry of the Environment (Water and Atmospheric Environment Bureau) has opened a public comment period on a draft partial amendment to standards governing methods for modifying land where soil that does not meet soil elution standards is in contact with an aquifer within designated action-required areas.… (AI summary)

  26. MLIT Announcement: Webinar on Amendments to Real Estate Specified Joint Enterprise Enforcement Rules and Practical... 2026-08-24 · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) · Government Announcement

    The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has issued a press release announcing a webinar concerning amendments to the enforcement rules and related matters for Real Estate Specified Joint Enterprises and practical implementation responses. According to the metadata, the webinar is aimed at… (AI summary)

  27. MLIT: Promulgation of Order Amending Enforcement Regulations of the Real Estate Specified Joint Enterprise Act 2026-08-21 · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) · Promulgated

    The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) issued a press release regarding an order amending part of the Enforcement Regulations of the Real Estate Specified Joint Enterprise Act. The stated aim, per the title, is to develop a market where investors can invest more understandably and with… (AI summary)

  28. Order Partially Amending the Enforcement Regulations of the Real Estate Specified Joint Enterprise Act 2026-08-21 · e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · In Force

    This item concerns an order partially amending the Enforcement Regulations of the Real Estate Specified Joint Enterprise Act (originally Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Construction Ordinance No. 2 of 1995). According to the metadata, the amending order (Cabinet Office and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure… (AI summary)

  29. Order Partially Amending the Enforcement Regulation of the Real Estate Specified Joint Enterprise Act 2026-08-21 · e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Scheduled to Take Effect

    This item concerns an order partially amending the Enforcement Regulation of the Real Estate Specified Joint Enterprise Act (originally Ministry of Finance / Ministry of Construction Ordinance No. 2 of 1995). According to the metadata, the amending order (Cabinet Office / Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport… (AI summary)

  30. Public Comment on Draft Amendment to Land Readjustment Act Enforcement Regulation 2026-08-12 · e-Gov Public Comment · Public Comment Closed

    This is a public comment consultation on a draft ministerial ordinance to partially amend the enforcement regulation of the Land Readjustment Act, categorized under urban planning. According to the metadata, the draft was published on 2026-08-12 with a comment submission deadline of 2026-09-11 23:59. The listed… (AI summary)

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