https://updates.legal-gpt.com/?sort=detected English monitoring summaries of Japanese legal and regulatory updates, newest first by the date this dashboard first detected them. “Newly detected” means first detected by this dashboard. It does not mean a new law, a new regulation, or the date of enactment, amendment, or first government publication. Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. en Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id=155260410&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-321bfd11d8ea60ee Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Other Public Comment Open AI summary: This is a public comment solicitation on a draft cabinet order (seirei-an) concerning the development of related cabinet orders accompanying the enforcement of an act partially amending the Act on Special Measures concerning Urban Renewal and related laws. The draft was announced on 2026-10-06, with comments accepted until 2026-11-05 at 21:00. The contact point listed is the City Planning Division, Urban Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Original title: 都市再生特別措置法等の一部を改正する法律の施行に伴う関係政令の整備に関する政令案に関する意見募集について Public Comment Open | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-10-06 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=508M60001500006_20261122_000000000000000 jlrw-raw-f4b15c6c1ef7b3bd Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Scheduled to Take Effect AI summary: This is a joint ministerial ordinance (Ordinance No. 6 of Reiwa 8, issued by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and the Ministry of the Environment) that designates chemical substances under Article 1, paragraph 1, item 42 of the Order for Enforcement of the Chemical Substances Control Law. The metadata lists a promulgation date of 2026-09-18 and an effective date of 2026-11-22. The specific substances designated are not stated in the provided metadata. Original title: 化学物質の審査及び製造等の規制に関する法律施行令第一条第一項第四十二号の規定に基づき化学物質を定める省令 Scheduled to Take Effect | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-18 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/house05_hh_001153.html jlrw-raw-2f42efa42bea4b17 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Government Announcement AI summary: 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 handled by architects, and a duty of best efforts to prepare estimates. Details such as effective dates and exact scope are not included in the provided metadata. Original title: 改正建築士法の施行に伴う関係政令を閣議決定 ～建築士が行う全ての設計受託契約等の書面契約義務化や見積書作成の努力義務化などが施行されます！～ Government Announcement | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) | Published 2026-10-06 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=419M60000800080_20261016_508M60000800074 jlrw-raw-c315d47c0823cbd8 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Transport / Infrastructure Scheduled to Take Effect AI summary: According to the e-Gov legal update listing, a ministerial ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (Reiwa 8 MLIT Ordinance No. 74) partially amends the Enforcement Regulations of the Act on Revitalization and Rehabilitation of Regional Public Transport (2007 MLIT Ordinance No. 80). The metadata lists a promulgation date of 2026-09-18 and an effective date of 2026-10-16. The specific provisions amended are not included in the provided metadata. Original title: 地域公共交通の活性化及び再生に関する法律施行規則の一部を改正する省令 Scheduled to Take Effect | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-18 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=415M60000008007_20260916_508M60000008110 jlrw-raw-0d6fdc67f3a970a1 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Other In Force AI summary: The e-Gov Law Search update list shows a ministerial ordinance (Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Ordinance No. 110 of Reiwa 8) amending the Enforcement Regulations of the Act on New Year's Lottery-Prize-Attached Postcards, etc. The metadata lists a promulgation date and an effective date of 2026-09-16, and an update-list date of 2026-10-06. The specific content of the amendments is not included in the provided metadata. Original title: お年玉付郵便葉書等に関する法律施行規則の一部を改正する省令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=428CO0000000008_20270401_508CO0000000292 jlrw-raw-03d8e77ff782868d Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Scheduled to Take Effect AI summary: The metadata lists a Cabinet Order partially amending the Enforcement Order of the Act on the Improvement of Energy Consumption Performance of Buildings (amending order: Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 292). The record shows a promulgation date of 2026-09-16 and a stated enforcement date of 2027-04-01. The specific content of the amendments is not included in the provided metadata. Original title: 建築物のエネルギー消費性能の向上等に関する法律施行令の一部を改正する政令 Scheduled to Take Effect | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=355CO0000000261_20260916_508CO0000000296 jlrw-raw-ebbcbb5da27074e8 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Economic Security / FDI In Force AI summary: According to the e-Gov law update listing, this is a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 296) on the arrangement of related Cabinet Orders accompanying the implementation of an amendment to the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act. The listed target law is the Cabinet Order on Inward Direct Investment, etc. (Showa 55 Cabinet Order No. 261). The metadata gives a promulgation date and an effective date of 2026-09-16, and a list update date of 2026-10-06. Original title: 外国為替及び外国貿易法の一部を改正する法律の施行に伴う関係政令の整備等に関する政令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=355CO0000000261_20270104_508CO0000000296 jlrw-raw-3ed46b4baf2869ad Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Economic Security / FDI Scheduled to Take Effect AI summary: The e-Gov update list shows a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 296) concerning the arrangement of related Cabinet Orders accompanying the enforcement of an amendment to the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act. It is listed as amending the Cabinet Order on Inward Direct Investment, etc. (Showa 55 Cabinet Order No. 261). The metadata gives a promulgation date of 2026-09-16 and an enforcement date of 2027-01-04. Original title: 外国為替及び外国貿易法の一部を改正する法律の施行に伴う関係政令の整備等に関する政令 Scheduled to Take Effect | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=355CO0000000260_20260916_508CO0000000296 jlrw-raw-2f22591ef0c0a8fd Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Economic Security / FDI In Force AI summary: This is a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 296) listed in the e-Gov law update list as amending the Foreign Exchange Order (Showa 55 Cabinet Order No. 260). Per the metadata, it provides for the arrangement of related Cabinet Orders accompanying the implementation of an amending act to the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act. The metadata lists both a promulgation date and an effective date of 2026-09-16, and the update list date is 2026-10-06. Original title: 外国為替及び外国貿易法の一部を改正する法律の施行に伴う関係政令の整備等に関する政令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=355CO0000000260_20270104_508CO0000000296 jlrw-raw-5f348e3cf4b212dc Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Economic Security / FDI Scheduled to Take Effect AI summary: Per the e-Gov Law Search update list, a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 296) concerning the arrangement of related Cabinet Orders accompanying the enforcement of an amendment to the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act appears to amend the Foreign Exchange Order (Showa 55 Cabinet Order No. 260). The metadata lists a promulgation date of 2026-09-16 and an enforcement date of 2027-01-04. Original title: 外国為替及び外国貿易法の一部を改正する法律の施行に伴う関係政令の整備等に関する政令 Scheduled to Take Effect | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=410M50000200083_20260924_508M60000200068 jlrw-raw-f0c955bcbc64661b Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture In Force AI summary: The item is listed in the e-Gov law update list as a Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) ministerial ordinance amending the enforcement rules of the Special Measures Act for the Reconstruction and Revitalization of Fukushima. The target law shown is the Plant Variety Protection and Seed Act enforcement regulations (MAFF Ordinance No. 83 of 1998). The listed amending ordinance is MAFF Ordinance No. 68 of Reiwa 8, with a promulgation date and an effective date both shown as 2026-09-24. Original title: 農林水産省関係福島復興再生特別措置法施行規則の一部を改正する省令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-24 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=426M60000800033_20261016_508M60000800075 jlrw-raw-33133eadf0f4de07 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Transport / Infrastructure Scheduled to Take Effect AI summary: The e-Gov update list shows a Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) ministerial order that partially amends the Enforcement Regulations of the Road Transport Act and the MLIT-related Enforcement Regulations of the National Strategic Special Zone Act. The metadata lists a promulgation date of 2026-09-18 and an effective date of 2026-10-16. The specific amendments are not described in the provided metadata. Original title: 道路運送法施行規則及び国土交通省関係国家戦略特別区域法施行規則の一部を改正する省令 Scheduled to Take Effect | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-18 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=325CO0000000338_20261101_508CO0000000284 jlrw-raw-acd0e1d8c89b42da Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Scheduled to Take Effect AI summary: 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 not stated in the provided metadata. Original title: 建築基準法施行令の一部を改正する政令 Scheduled to Take Effect | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=363CO0000000050_20260916_508CO0000000285 jlrw-raw-1f8845ce132455d6 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Other In Force AI summary: The e-Gov law update list shows a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 285) partially amending the Enforcement Order of the Act on Currency Units and the Issuance of Coins (Showa 63 Cabinet Order No. 50). The metadata lists a promulgation date and an enforcement date, both 2026-09-16, and an update-list date of 2026-10-06. The specific content of the amendment is not stated in the provided metadata. Original title: 通貨の単位及び貨幣の発行等に関する法律施行令の一部を改正する政令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=405CO0000000163_20260916_508CO0000000285 jlrw-raw-f685ce5a30324de5 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Other In Force AI summary: The e-Gov law update list records a Cabinet Order amending the Enforcement Order of the Act on Currency Units and Issuance of Coins (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 285). The metadata lists a promulgation date and effective date of 2026-09-16. The affected instrument is listed as the Cabinet Order on the form of the 50,000-yen coin commemorating the marriage of Crown Prince Naruhito (Heisei 5 Cabinet Order No. 163). Original title: 通貨の単位及び貨幣の発行等に関する法律施行令の一部を改正する政令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=333CO0000000279_20260916_508CO0000000297 jlrw-raw-195a5be60fc834fd Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Other In Force AI summary: The e-Gov Law Search update list shows a Cabinet Order partially amending the Enforcement Order of the Act on New Year's Lottery-Prize-Attached Postcards, etc. (Cabinet Order No. 279 of 1958). The amending order is listed as Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 297, with a promulgation date and an effective date both shown as 2026-09-16. The metadata does not describe the content of the amendment. Original title: お年玉付郵便葉書等に関する法律施行令の一部を改正する政令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=507M60000500001_20260918_508M60000500001 jlrw-raw-5d8de6de8c85584b Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Labor / Employment In Force AI summary: The item is a joint Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry ordinance partially amending the ordinance on certification of supply assurance plans under the law promoting economic security through integrated economic measures. The metadata lists a promulgation date and an effective date of 2026-09-18, and the amending ordinance number as Reiwa 8 MHLW/METI Ordinance No. 1. The specific content of the amendments is not provided in the available metadata. Original title: 厚生労働省・経済産業省関係経済施策を一体的に講ずることによる安全保障の確保の推進に関する法律に基づく供給確保計画の認定等に関する省令の一部を改正する省令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-18 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=505M60000100008_20260918_508M60000100140 jlrw-raw-ebfc02a316ec59ba Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Labor / Employment In Force AI summary: The e-Gov law update list shows an amending ordinance (Reiwa 8 MHLW Ordinance No. 140) to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare ordinance on certification of supply assurance plans under the Economic Security Promotion Act framework for MHLW-related measures. The listed promulgation and effective dates are both 2026-09-18. The specific amendments are not described in the provided metadata. Original title: 厚生労働省関係経済施策を一体的に講ずることによる安全保障の確保の推進に関する法律に基づく供給確保計画の認定等に関する省令の一部を改正する省令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-18 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=420CO0000000390_20270401_507CO0000000341 jlrw-raw-21b490b23cbf8f6c Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Labor / Employment Scheduled to Take Effect AI summary: This e-Gov Law Search update entry concerns a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 7 Cabinet Order No. 341, listed with a promulgation date of 2025-10-01) that prepares related ordinances and sets transitional measures accompanying the enforcement of an amending act to the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act and the Technical Intern Training Act. The entry lists the Cabinet Order on retirement management of officers of administrative execution corporations (Heisei 20 Cabinet Order No. 390) as the law affected, with an enforcement date shown as 2027-04-01. Original title: 出入国管理及び難民認定法及び外国人の技能実習の適正な実施及び技能実習生の保護に関する法律の一部を改正する法律の施行に伴う関係政令の整備及び経過措置に関する政令 Scheduled to Take Effect | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2025-10-01 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=420CO0000000334_20270401_507CO0000000341 jlrw-raw-da7c2fa72096f07a Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Labor / Employment Scheduled to Take Effect AI summary: This e-Gov law-update entry concerns a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 7 Cabinet Order No. 341) that makes related ordinance revisions and sets transitional measures accompanying the enforcement of an amending act to the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act and the Technical Intern Training Act. The metadata indicates the target law in this entry is the Enforcement Order of the Statistics Act, with a listed promulgation date of 2025-10-01 and an enforcement date of 2027-04-01. Original title: 出入国管理及び難民認定法及び外国人の技能実習の適正な実施及び技能実習生の保護に関する法律の一部を改正する法律の施行に伴う関係政令の整備及び経過措置に関する政令 Scheduled to Take Effect | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2025-10-01 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=426CO0000000099_20270401_507CO0000000341 jlrw-raw-992c9458ff49ae7d Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Labor / Employment Scheduled to Take Effect AI summary: This item is a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 7 Cabinet Order No. 341) that adjusts related Cabinet Orders and sets transitional measures in connection with the enforcement of the act amending the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act and the Technical Intern Training Act. According to the metadata, it was promulgated on 2025-10-01 with an enforcement date of 2027-04-01, and it appears in the e-Gov update list as an amendment to the Order for Enforcement of the National Strategic Special Zones Act (Heisei 26 Cabinet Order No. 99). Original title: 出入国管理及び難民認定法及び外国人の技能実習の適正な実施及び技能実習生の保護に関する法律の一部を改正する法律の施行に伴う関係政令の整備及び経過措置に関する政令 Scheduled to Take Effect | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2025-10-01 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=416M60001FCA002_20270104_508M60001FCA006 jlrw-raw-c5c1a8289e07509d Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Economic Security / FDI Scheduled to Take Effect AI summary: This item, listed in the e-Gov Law Search update list, is an order partially amending the Order on Inward Direct Investment and the Enforcement Regulation of the Act on Promotion of Administration Using Information and Communications Technology Relating to Foreign Exchange Laws. The metadata gives a promulgation date of 2026-09-16 and an effective date of 2027-01-04. The specific amendments are not described in the provided metadata. Original title: 対内直接投資等に関する命令及び外国為替法令に係る情報通信技術を活用した行政の推進等に関する法律施行規則の一部を改正する命令 Scheduled to Take Effect | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=413M60000400101_20260918_508M60000402004 jlrw-raw-5990e0b93e17a750 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Other In Force AI summary: This e-Gov Law Search update list entry concerns an order amending the ministerial order on operations, finance, accounting and personnel management of the Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry (RIETI), an independent administrative institution. The metadata lists the amending order as Reiwa 8 Cabinet Office/METI Order No. 4, with a promulgation date and an effective date both shown as 2026-09-18. The specific content of the amendments is not provided in the available metadata. Original title: 独立行政法人経済産業研究所の業務運営、財務及び会計並びに人事管理に関する省令の一部を改正する命令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-18 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=342CO0000000292_20261024_508CO0000000281 jlrw-raw-9286913c2b92d179 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Other Scheduled to Take Effect AI summary: The e-Gov law update list shows a Cabinet Order partially amending the Enforcement Order of the Basic Resident Registration Act (Order No. 292 of 1967). The amending order is listed as Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 281, with a promulgation date of 2026-09-16 and a listed enforcement date of 2026-10-24. The provided metadata does not describe the content of the amendments. Original title: 住民基本台帳法施行令の一部を改正する政令 Scheduled to Take Effect | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=423CO0000000221_20260918_508CO0000000290 jlrw-raw-7bb84af7dea90ff1 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Finance / AML In Force AI summary: The e-Gov law update list shows a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 290) partially amending the Enforcement Order of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation Act (Cabinet Order No. 221 of 2011). The metadata lists a promulgation date of 2026-09-16 and an effective date of 2026-09-18. The specific content of the amendments is not included in the provided metadata. Original title: 株式会社国際協力銀行法施行令の一部を改正する政令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id=620340012&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-e10bdf2b6fad97e7 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Energy / Environment Public Comment Open AI summary: A public comment procedure has been announced for a proposed (draft) revision of the 'Guideline on Technical Requirements for Grid Interconnection to Ensure Power Quality.' The draft was published on 2026-10-06, with comments accepted until 23:59 on 2026-11-06. The contact point is the Electric Power Infrastructure Development Division, Electricity and Gas Industry Department, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy. Original title: 「電力品質確保に係る系統連系技術要件ガイドライン」改定案に対する意見公募 Public Comment Open | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-10-06 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=355M50000040044_20260916_508M60000040060 jlrw-raw-4fd613a85e224838 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Economic Security / FDI In Force AI summary: The e-Gov update list shows an amending ministerial ordinance (Ministry of Finance Ordinance No. 60 of Reiwa 8) for the Ordinance on Foreign Exchange (Ministry of Finance Ordinance No. 44 of Showa 55). The metadata lists a promulgation date and an effective date of 2026-09-16 and an update-list date of 20261006. The specific provisions amended are not stated in the provided metadata. Original title: 外国為替に関する省令の一部を改正する省令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=355M50000040044_20270104_508M60000040060 jlrw-raw-aa9e729caa474b45 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Economic Security / FDI Scheduled to Take Effect AI summary: The metadata describes an amending ministerial ordinance that partially revises the Ordinance on Foreign Exchange (Ministry of Finance Ordinance No. 44 of Showa 55). It is listed as Ministry of Finance Ordinance No. 60 of Reiwa 8, with a promulgation date of 2026-09-16 and a stated effective date of 2027-01-04. The specific provisions amended are not included in the provided metadata. Original title: 外国為替に関する省令の一部を改正する省令 Scheduled to Take Effect | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=341M50010040002_20261001_508M60000202012 jlrw-raw-a774a90138a1dcf2 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Finance / AML In Force AI summary: The e-Gov law update list shows an order partially amending the Enforcement Regulations of the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Insurance Act (Ordinance No. 12 of Reiwa 8, Cabinet Office and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries). The metadata lists a promulgation date of 2026-09-18 and an effective date of 2026-10-01, with the update list dated 2026-10-06. The specific content of the amendments is not included in the provided metadata. Original title: 農業信用保証保険法施行規則の一部を改正する命令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-18 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=337CO0000000393_20261001_508CO0000000286 jlrw-raw-58c6bf521e4932f0 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Other In Force AI summary: This is a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 286) titled as an ordinance on adjusting related cabinet orders in connection with the implementation of the Science Council of Japan Act. According to the e-Gov update list, it amends the 1962 Cabinet Order designating public corporations under Article 7, Paragraph 1 of the Act on the Authority of the Minister of Justice in Litigation Concerning the Interests of the State. The listed promulgation date is 2026-09-16 and the listed effective date is 2026-10-01. Original title: 日本学術会議法の施行に伴う関係政令の整備に関する政令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=420CO0000000390_20261001_508CO0000000286 jlrw-raw-eb0b0f7e7d2ca972 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Other In Force AI summary: The e-Gov law update list shows a Cabinet Order titled 'Order on the Adjustment of Related Cabinet Orders Accompanying the Enforcement of the Science Council of Japan Act' (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 286), with a listed promulgation date of 2026-09-16 and an enforcement date of 2026-10-01. The affected instrument is listed as the Cabinet Order on Post-Retirement Management of Officers of Administrative Execution Corporations (Heisei 20 Cabinet Order No. 390). Original title: 日本学術会議法の施行に伴う関係政令の整備に関する政令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=328CO0000000215_20261001_508CO0000000286 jlrw-raw-5e064cc343bef6f5 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Other In Force AI summary: This item, listed in e-Gov's law update list, is a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 286) concerning the arrangement of related cabinet orders in connection with the implementation of the Science Council of Japan Act. According to the metadata, it amends the Enforcement Order of the National Public Service Retirement Allowance Act (Showa 28 Cabinet Order No. 215), with a promulgation date of 2026-09-16 and an effective date of 2026-10-01. The specific content of the amendments is not included in the provided metadata. Original title: 日本学術会議法の施行に伴う関係政令の整備に関する政令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=333CO0000000207_20261001_508CO0000000286 jlrw-raw-a798a00f7b600aba Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Other In Force AI summary: The e-Gov update list shows a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 286) titled as an order to adjust related orders in connection with the enforcement of the Science Council of Japan Act. It amends the Enforcement Order of the National Public Service Mutual Aid Associations Act (Showa 33 Cabinet Order No. 207). The metadata gives a promulgation date of 2026-09-16 and an effective date of 2026-10-01. Original title: 日本学術会議法の施行に伴う関係政令の整備に関する政令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=415CO0000000027_20261001_508CO0000000286 jlrw-raw-7715de50b1018f8b Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Other In Force AI summary: This e-Gov update-list entry concerns a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 286) on adjusting related cabinet orders in connection with the implementation of the Science Council of Japan Act. It records an amendment to the Enforcement Order of the Act on Promotion of Administration Utilizing Information and Communications Technology (Heisei 15 Cabinet Order No. 27). The listing gives a promulgation date of 2026-09-16 and an effective date of 2026-10-01. Original title: 日本学術会議法の施行に伴う関係政令の整備に関する政令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=420CO0000000334_20261001_508CO0000000286 jlrw-raw-7d1ca52cb1a48585 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Other In Force AI summary: According to the e-Gov Law Search update list, a Cabinet Order titled 'Order on Arrangement of Related Cabinet Orders Accompanying the Enforcement of the Science Council of Japan Act' (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 286) is listed as amending the Enforcement Order of the Statistics Act (Heisei 20 Cabinet Order No. 334). The metadata gives a promulgation date of 2026-09-16 and an enforcement date of 2026-10-01. The specific amendments are not described in the provided metadata. Original title: 日本学術会議法の施行に伴う関係政令の整備に関する政令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=337CO0000000352_20261001_508CO0000000286 jlrw-raw-69b1ee4dc85b3297 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Other In Force AI summary: The e-Gov update list shows a cabinet order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 286) titled as concerning the preparation of related cabinet orders accompanying the implementation of the Science Council of Japan Act. It is listed as amending the Order for Enforcement of the Local Public Officials, etc. Mutual Aid Association Act (Showa 37 Cabinet Order No. 352). The metadata gives a promulgation date of 2026-09-16 and an enforcement date of 2026-10-01. Original title: 日本学術会議法の施行に伴う関係政令の整備に関する政令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=339CO0000000028_20261001_508CO0000000286 jlrw-raw-b6798d0796299005 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Other In Force AI summary: The e-Gov update list entry refers to a Cabinet Order titled as a measure to adjust related cabinet orders in connection with the implementation of the Science Council of Japan Act (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 286). It lists the Incorporated Administrative Agencies Registration Order (Showa 39 Cabinet Order No. 28) as the amended order, with a promulgation date of 2026-09-16 and an effective date of 2026-10-01. The metadata does not describe the specific content of the amendments. Original title: 日本学術会議法の施行に伴う関係政令の整備に関する政令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=426CO0000000099_20261001_508CO0000000286 jlrw-raw-62df9a0fe2cf0b50 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Other In Force AI summary: The e-Gov law update list shows a Cabinet Order titled as the order for adjusting related cabinet orders in connection with the implementation of the Science Council of Japan Act (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 286). It is listed as amending the Enforcement Order of the National Strategic Special Zones Act (Heisei 26 Cabinet Order No. 99). The metadata gives a promulgation date of 2026-09-16 and an enforcement date of 2026-10-01. Original title: 日本学術会議法の施行に伴う関係政令の整備に関する政令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=351CO0000000252_20261001_508CO0000000286 jlrw-raw-e0b983645eef0218 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Other In Force AI summary: The e-Gov update list shows a cabinet order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 286) titled as an ordinance to adjust related cabinet orders in connection with the implementation of the Science Council of Japan Act. In this entry, the target law is the Enforcement Order of the Act on Stabilization of Employment of Elderly Persons (Showa 51 Cabinet Order No. 252). The metadata lists a promulgation date of 2026-09-16 and an effective date of 2026-10-01. Original title: 日本学術会議法の施行に伴う関係政令の整備に関する政令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=412CO0000000556_20261001_508CO0000000286 jlrw-raw-089cc0bb8b5840d4 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Other In Force AI summary: Per the e-Gov law update list, a Cabinet Order titled as providing for the adjustment of related cabinet orders in connection with the enforcement of the Science Council of Japan Act (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 286) is listed as amending the Cabinet Order designating corporations under Article 2, Paragraph 2 of the Act on Promoting Green Purchasing (Heisei 12 Cabinet Order No. 556). The listing shows a promulgation date of 2026-09-16 and an enforcement date of 2026-10-01. Original title: 日本学術会議法の施行に伴う関係政令の整備に関する政令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=419CO0000000344_20261001_508CO0000000286 jlrw-raw-28bff57d8e89a302 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Other In Force AI summary: The metadata describes a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 286) on adjusting related orders in connection with implementation of the Science Council of Japan Act. It is listed as amending the Cabinet Order that designates corporations under Article 2, paragraph 3 of the Act on Promotion of Contracts Considering Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions by the State and Other Entities (Heisei 19 Cabinet Order No. 344). The metadata gives a promulgation date of 2026-09-16 and an effective date of 2026-10-01. Original title: 日本学術会議法の施行に伴う関係政令の整備に関する政令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=425CO0000000003_20261001_508CO0000000286 jlrw-raw-a4948d9a27b8c44b Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Other In Force AI summary: This e-Gov law update entry lists a Cabinet Order titled 'Order on Preparation of Related Cabinet Orders Accompanying Enforcement of the Science Council of Japan Act' (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 286). According to the metadata, it amends the Cabinet Order designating corporations under Article 6 of the Special Measures Act on Employment Support for Mothers of Single-Mother Households and Fathers of Single-Father Households (Heisei 25 Cabinet Order No. 3). The listed promulgation date is 2026-09-16 and the listed enforcement date is 2026-10-01. Original title: 日本学術会議法の施行に伴う関係政令の整備に関する政令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=425CO0000000022_20261001_508CO0000000286 jlrw-raw-ab0ea9b64701060f Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Other In Force AI summary: This e-Gov update-list entry concerns a Cabinet Order titled as a measure to adjust related cabinet orders in connection with the implementation of the Science Council of Japan Act. The affected provision listed is the Enforcement Order of the Act on Promotion of Procurement of Goods and Services from Persons with Disabilities' Work Facilities by the State and Other Entities. The metadata lists a promulgation date of 2026-09-16 and an enforcement date of 2026-10-01. Original title: 日本学術会議法の施行に伴う関係政令の整備に関する政令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=328M50000002067_20261001_508M60000008109 jlrw-raw-b1c30ba7f3401ce1 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Other In Force AI summary: The e-Gov law update list shows a ministerial ordinance partially amending the Onkyu Kyuyo Saisoku (detailed rules on pension payments; Prime Minister's Office Ordinance No. 67 of 1953) and related rules. The amending ordinance is listed as Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Ordinance No. 109 of Reiwa 8, with a promulgation date of 2026-09-16 and an effective date of 2026-10-01. The provided metadata does not describe the content of the amendments. Original title: 恩給給与細則等の一部を改正する省令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.maff.go.jp/j/press/yusyutu_kokusai/chizai/261006_1.html jlrw-raw-2a9815b226c66c90 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Government Announcement AI summary: This is a government announcement (press release) from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), dated 2026-10-06. Based on the Japanese title, it concerns a measure order ("sochi meirei") issued under the Act on Protection of the Names of Specified Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Products and Foods (the Geographical Indications Act). The provided metadata contains no summary text, so the subject, recipient, and content of the order are not known. Original title: 特定農林水産物等の名称の保護に関する法律に基づく措置命令について Government Announcement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) | Published 2026-10-06 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.maff.go.jp/j/press/yusyutu_kokusai/chizai/261006.html jlrw-raw-0eb14017d432df20 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Food / Agriculture Government Announcement AI summary: The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) published a press release dated 2026-10-06 concerning a 'measure order' (a corrective-type order) under the Act on the Protection of the Names of Designated Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Products and Foodstuffs (the GI Act). No summary text was provided, so the specific subject, the recipient of the order, and its content are not known from the available metadata. Original title: 特定農林水産物等の名称の保護に関する法律に基づく措置命令について Government Announcement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) | Published 2026-10-06 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.courts.go.jp/hanrei/97115/detail2/index.html jlrw-raw-d2ec53ca1cca2cd3 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Finance / AML Court Decision AI summary: The Supreme Court, Second Petty Bench, issued a judgment dated 5 October 2026 in a criminal case involving charges of theft and violation of the Act on Punishment of Organized Crimes and Control of Crime Proceeds. The metadata indicates the judgment reversed the lower court decision (Osaka High Court, case no. Reiwa 6 (U) 1021) and remanded the case. The substantive reasoning and legal holdings are not included in the provided metadata. Original title: 令和7(あ)868 窃盗、組織的な犯罪の処罰及び犯罪収益の規制等に関する法律違反被告事件 Court Decision | Courts in Japan — Recent Supreme Court Decisions | Published 2026-10-05 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=355M50000400030_20270101_508M60000400071 jlrw-raw-b3eedcd26bbaa785 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Other Scheduled to Take Effect AI summary: The e-Gov Law Search update list shows a METI ministerial ordinance (Reiwa 8 METI Ordinance No. 71) amending the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry rules for the statistical survey of petroleum and similar consumption in specific industries. The metadata lists a promulgation date of 2026-09-24 and an effective date of 2027-01-01. The specific contents of the amendments are not provided in the metadata. Original title: 経済産業省特定業種石油等消費統計調査規則の一部を改正する省令 Scheduled to Take Effect | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-24 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/road01_hh_002153.html jlrw-raw-cefaf197b9142528 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Transport / Infrastructure Government Announcement AI summary: The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) issued a press release stating that it has drawn up guidelines aimed at preventing flooding accidents at underpasses. The title indicates a policy of promoting measures to "stop (access) before flooding occurs and prevent entry." No further details were provided in the source metadata. Original title: アンダーパスの冠水事故防止に向けたガイドラインを策定 ～「冠水する前に止める、入らせない」対策を推進～ Government Announcement | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) | Published 2026-10-06 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=419M60000802002_20261016_508M60000802005 jlrw-raw-6cf9a0d8ad282e5b Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Transport / Infrastructure Scheduled to Take Effect AI summary: This is an amending order (Cabinet Office/MLIT Order No. 5 of Reiwa 8) that revises an existing order on how prefectural public safety commissions are consulted when plans under the Act on Revitalization and Rehabilitation of Regional Public Transport are certified. The metadata lists a promulgation date of 2026-09-18 and an effective date of 2026-10-16. The specific amendments are not described in the provided metadata. Original title: 地域公共交通の活性化及び再生に関する法律に基づく道路運送高度化実施計画、地域旅客運送サービス継続実施計画、貨客運送効率化実施計画、地域公共交通利便増進実施計画及び新地域旅客運送事業計画の認定に係る都道府県公安委員会の意見の聴取に関する命令の一部を改正する命令 Scheduled to Take Effect | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-09-18 | First detected 2026-10-07 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.