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<title>Japan Legal Reform Watch — Corporate / Governance</title>
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<description>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.</description>
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<lastBuildDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900</lastBuildDate>
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<title>Public Comment: Draft Cabinet Order Amending Whistleblower Protection Act Appended Table 8 Designation</title>
<link>https://www.caa.go.jp/notice/entry/047645/</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>Public Comment Open</category>
<description>AI summary: 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 promulgated order. The notice was published on 2026-10-01; the metadata provided does not include the specific amendments or the comment deadline.
Original title: 「公益通報者保護法別表第八号の法律を定める政令の一部を改正する政令案」に関する御意見募集について
Public Comment Open | Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) | Published 2026-10-01 | First detected 2026-10-02
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Cabinet Order Amending Order Specifying Laws under Appended Table 8 of Whistleblower Protection Act</title>
<link>https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=417CO0000000146_20261001_508CO0000000184</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>In Force</category>
<description>AI summary: The e-Gov law update list shows a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 184) amending the Cabinet Order that specifies the laws listed in Appended Table 8 of the Whistleblower Protection Act (Heisei 17 Cabinet Order No. 146). The metadata gives a promulgation date of 2026-05-29 and an effective date of 2026-10-01. The specific content of the amendment is not stated in the provided metadata.
Original title: 公益通報者保護法別表第八号の法律を定める政令の一部を改正する政令
In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-05-29 | First detected 2026-10-02
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>MIC: 23rd Study Group Meeting on Revising Local Government Information Security Policy Guidelines</title>
<link>https://www.soumu.go.jp/main_sosiki/kenkyu/chiho_security_r03/02gyosei02_04000262.html</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>Government Announcement</category>
<description>AI summary: 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 not known from the provided information.
Original title: 地方公共団体における情報セキュリティポリシーに関するガイドラインの改定等に係る検討会(第23回)
Government Announcement | Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) | Published 2026-10-01 | First detected 2026-10-02
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Draft Cabinet Order Amending Whistleblower Protection Act Annex 8 Designation – Public Comment</title>
<link>https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&amp;id=235040017&amp;Mode=0</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>Public Comment Open</category>
<description>AI summary: 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 state which laws, if any, would be added or changed.
Original title: 「公益通報者保護法別表第八号の法律を定める政令の一部を改正する政令（案）」に関する御意見募集について
Public Comment Open | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-10-01 | First detected 2026-10-01
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Draft Cabinet Order Amending Whistleblower Protection Act Appended Table 8 Order – Public Comment</title>
<link>https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&amp;id=235040018&amp;Mode=0</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>Public Comment Open</category>
<description>AI summary: 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, whistleblower protection and collaboration).
Original title: 「公益通報者保護法別表第八号の法律を定める政令の一部を改正する政令（案）」に関する御意見募集について
Public Comment Open | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-10-01 | First detected 2026-10-01
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>METI Publishes Interim Report on Technological Innovation and the Future of Human Society</title>
<link>https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2026/09/20260917004.html</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>Government Announcement</category>
<description>AI summary: 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 an interim report rather than a binding law or regulation. Details of the report's contents are not provided in the metadata.
Original title: 「技術革新と人類社会の未来 中間報告書―価値主導型イノベーション・ガバナンスに向けて―」を公表しました
Government Announcement | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) | Published 2026-09-17 | First detected 2026-09-18
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
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<item>
<title>FSA Publishes Amendment and Public Comment Results on Designation of Sustainability Disclosure Standards</title>
<link>https://www.fsa.go.jp/news/r8/shouken/20260915/20260915.html</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>Public Comment Results Published</category>
<description>AI summary: 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 indicates both the amendment's promulgation and the publication of public comment results. Details of the amendment's content and effective timing are not provided in the metadata.
Original title: 「企業内容等の開示に関する内閣府令第十九条の九第五項に規定するサステナビリティ開示基準を指定する件の一部を改正する件」の公布及びパブリックコメントの結果について公表しました。
Public Comment Results Published | Financial Services Agency (FSA) | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-09-16
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
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<item>
<title>Act Arranging Related Laws in Connection with Enforcement of the Companies Act Amendment (2019 Act No. 71)</title>
<link>https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=411AC0000000018_20191211_501AC0000000071</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>In Force</category>
<description>AI summary: This item concerns an act to arrange and adjust related laws in connection with the enforcement of an amendment to the Companies Act, listed via e-Gov Law Search. According to the metadata, it affects the Act on Strengthening Management of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (Heisei 11 Act No. 18), with the amending act identified as Reiwa 1 Act No. 71. The metadata records a promulgation date and an enforcement date both of 2019-12-11.
Original title: 会社法の一部を改正する法律の施行に伴う関係法律の整備等に関する法律
In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2019-12-11 | First detected 2026-09-09
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Act Arranging Related Laws Following the Partial Amendment of the Companies Act (affecting the Act on Strengthening...</title>
<link>https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=411AC0000000018_20210301_501AC0000000071</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>In Force</category>
<description>AI summary: This item concerns a Japanese law that arranges related statutes in connection with the enforcement of a partial amendment to the Companies Act (Reiwa 1 Act No. 71). According to the metadata, the target affected law is the Act on Strengthening Management of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (Heisei 11 Act No. 18). The metadata lists a promulgation date of 2019-12-11 and an enforcement date of 2021-03-01.
Original title: 会社法の一部を改正する法律の施行に伴う関係法律の整備等に関する法律
In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2019-12-11 | First detected 2026-09-09
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
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<item>
<title>MIC Update: Policy study group meeting announced (2026-09-08)</title>
<link>https://www.soumu.go.jp/main_sosiki/kenkyu/chiho_jichitaini_AItorans/02gyosei04_04000200.html</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>Government Announcement</category>
<description>Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source.
Original title: 地方自治体におけるAIトランスフォーメーションに関する研究会（第2回）
Government Announcement | Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) | Published 2026-09-08 | First detected 2026-09-09
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Results of Public Comment on Draft Cabinet Order Amending the Local Autonomy Act Enforcement Order</title>
<link>https://www.soumu.go.jp/menu_news/s-news/01gyosei01_02000375.html</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>Public Comment Results Published</category>
<description>AI summary: 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 measure. Details of the amendments and the comments received are not provided in the metadata.
Original title: 地方自治法施行令の一部を改正する政令（案）に対する意見募集の結果
Public Comment Results Published | Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) | Published 2026-08-28 | First detected 2026-08-29
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Amendment to Order on Audit and Accounting for Casino Operators under the Integrated Resort Facility Development Act</title>
<link>https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=504M62000800001_20260807_508M62000800002</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>In Force</category>
<description>AI summary: 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 and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Order No. 2) was promulgated on 2026-08-05 with a stated enforcement date of 2026-08-07. The original order carries the number Reiwa 4 Casino Regulatory Commission Rule and MLIT Order No. 1.
Original title: 特定複合観光施設区域整備法に基づくカジノ事業者又はカジノ施設供用事業者が行う設置運営事業等の監査及び会計に関する命令の一部を改正する命令
In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-08-05 | First detected 2026-08-20
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>MOJ Update: Regulatory announcement related to Corporate / Governance (2026-08-07)</title>
<link>http://www.moj.go.jp/MINJI/minji05_00778.html</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>Government Announcement</category>
<description>Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source.
Original title: 肖像、声等の無断利用による民事責任の在り方に関する検討会 取りまとめ報告書の公表について
Government Announcement | Ministry of Justice (MOJ) | Published 2026-08-07 | First detected 2026-08-07
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>JPX Public Comment Closed: Regulatory comment period closed (2026-07-22)</title>
<link>https://www.jpx.co.jp/rules-participants/public-comment/detail/d6/20260722-01.html</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>Public Comment Closed</category>
<description>Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source.
Original title: 成長資金供給の充実のためのベンチャーファンドの上場制度の見直しについて
Public Comment Closed | Japan Exchange Group (JPX) — Public Comments | Published 2026-07-22 | First detected 2026-08-06
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
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<item>
<title>JPX Public Comment Closed: Regulatory comment period closed (2026-04-10)</title>
<link>https://www.jpx.co.jp/rules-participants/public-comment/detail/d1/20260410-01.html</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>Public Comment Closed</category>
<description>Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source.
Original title: コーポレートガバナンス・コードの改訂について
Public Comment Closed | Japan Exchange Group (JPX) — Public Comments | Published 2026-04-10 | First detected 2026-08-06
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>JPX Public Comment Closed: Regulatory comment period closed (2026-03-27)</title>
<link>https://www.jpx.co.jp/rules-participants/public-comment/detail/d1/20260327-01.html</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>Public Comment Closed</category>
<description>Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source.
Original title: 少数株主保護に関する上場制度の見直し等について
Public Comment Closed | Japan Exchange Group (JPX) — Public Comments | Published 2026-03-27 | First detected 2026-08-06
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>MOJ publishes Q&amp;A page on law on punishing damage to the national flag</title>
<link>http://www.moj.go.jp/keiji1/keiji12_00243.html</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>Government Announcement</category>
<description>AI summary: The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) announced on 2026-08-03 that it has published a Q&amp;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&amp;A.
Original title: 「国旗の損壊等の処罰に関する法律 Ｑ＆Ａ」のページを公開しました。
Government Announcement | Ministry of Justice (MOJ) | Published 2026-08-03 | First detected 2026-08-04
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Public Comment: Draft Ministerial Ordinance Amending the Commercial Registration Rules</title>
<link>https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&amp;id=300080357&amp;Mode=0</link>
<guid isPermaLink="false">jlrw-raw-445607efe6aa919f</guid>
<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>Public Comment Closed</category>
<description>AI summary: 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 2026/08/23 23:59, under the civil affairs category. This is a draft out for public comment, not an enacted or in-force rule.
Original title: 「商業登記規則等の一部を改正する省令案」に関する意見募集
Public Comment Closed | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-07-24 | First detected 2026-07-25
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
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<item>
<title>MOJ Publishes Q&amp;A Page on Legal Reform Concerning Dangerous Driving Causing Death or Injury</title>
<link>http://www.moj.go.jp/keiji1/keiji12_00239.html</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>Government Announcement</category>
<description>AI summary: The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) announced that it has published a Q&amp;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&amp;A resource. The metadata does not specify the details of the reform, its scope, or its status.
Original title: 「危険運転致死傷罪（自動車運転死傷処罰法）の法改正 Ｑ＆Ａ」のページを公開しました。
Government Announcement | Ministry of Justice (MOJ) | Published 2026-07-16 | First detected 2026-07-17
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>MOJ Update: Regulatory announcement related to Corporate / Governance (2026-07-13)</title>
<link>http://www.moj.go.jp/housei/shihouseido/seminar_00009.html</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>Government Announcement</category>
<description>Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source.
Original title: 法教育セミナー ～教育現場と法律実務家との協働～
Government Announcement | Ministry of Justice (MOJ) | Published 2026-07-13 | First detected 2026-07-14
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>MIC Update: Policy study group meeting announced (2026-07-09)</title>
<link>https://www.soumu.go.jp/main_sosiki/kenkyu/chiho_jichitaini_AItorans/dai01kai.html</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>Government Announcement</category>
<description>Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source.
Original title: 地方自治体におけるAIトランスフォーメーションに関する研究会（第1回）
Government Announcement | Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) | Published 2026-07-09 | First detected 2026-07-10
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>MIC Update: Policy study group meeting announced (2026-07-07)</title>
<link>https://www.soumu.go.jp/menu_news/s-news/01gyosei04_02000159.html</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>Government Announcement</category>
<description>Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source.
Original title: 「地方自治体におけるAIトランスフォーメーションに関する研究会」の開催
Government Announcement | Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) | Published 2026-07-07 | First detected 2026-07-08
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
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<title>MIC Study Group (22nd Meeting) on Revising Guidelines for Local Government Information Security Policies</title>
<link>https://www.soumu.go.jp/main_sosiki/kenkyu/chiho_security_r03/02gyosei02_04000253.html</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>Government Announcement</category>
<description>AI summary: 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 enforceable rule. Details beyond the meeting title are not provided in the metadata.
Original title: 地方公共団体における情報セキュリティポリシーに関するガイドラインの改定等に係る検討会(第22回)
Government Announcement | Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) | Published 2026-07-03 | First detected 2026-07-04
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>MOJ Update: Regulatory announcement related to Corporate / Governance (2026-07-01)</title>
<link>http://www.moj.go.jp/MINJI/minji05_00760.html</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>Government Announcement</category>
<description>Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source.
Original title: 令和８年度簡裁訴訟代理等能力認定考査受験案内書を掲載しました。
Government Announcement | Ministry of Justice (MOJ) | Published 2026-07-01 | First detected 2026-07-02
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
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<title>Results of Public Comment on Draft Ministerial Ordinance Amending Local Autonomy Act Enforcement Regulations</title>
<link>https://www.soumu.go.jp/menu_news/s-news/01gyosei03_02000115.html</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>Public Comment Results Published</category>
<description>AI summary: 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 ordinance, not an indication that the ordinance has been enacted or entered into force. Further details are not provided in the supplied metadata.
Original title: 地方自治法施行規則の一部を改正する省令案に関する意見募集の結果
Public Comment Results Published | Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) | Published 2026-06-30 | First detected 2026-07-01
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
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<title>CAA Publishes Whistleblower Protection Handbook Aligned with Amended Act (Effective Dec 2026)</title>
<link>https://www.caa.go.jp/notice/entry/046748/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>Government Announcement</category>
<description>AI summary: 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 title and summary. The details of the handbook's contents are not specified in the metadata.
Original title: 公益通報ハンドブック(改正法(令和8年12月施行)準拠版)を公表しました
Government Announcement | Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) | Published 2026-06-30 | First detected 2026-07-01
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
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<title>Results of Public Comments on Draft Ministerial Ordinance Amending the Local Autonomy Act Enforcement Regulations</title>
<link>https://www.soumu.go.jp/menu_news/s-news/01gyosei02_02000427.html</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>Public Comment Results Published</category>
<description>AI summary: 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. Based on the metadata, this is a publication of public comment results rather than confirmation that the amendment has been enacted or entered into force.
Original title: 地方自治法施行規則の一部を改正する省令（案）に対する意見募集の結果
Public Comment Results Published | Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) | Published 2026-06-26 | First detected 2026-06-27
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
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<title>MOJ Update: Regulatory announcement related to Corporate / Governance (2026-06-26)</title>
<link>http://www.moj.go.jp/jinji/shihoushiken/shiken_shinshihou_shikenqa.html</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>Government Announcement</category>
<description>Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source.
Original title: 令和８年司法試験に関するＱ＆Ａについて（令和８年６月２６日更新）
Government Announcement | Ministry of Justice (MOJ) | Published 2026-06-26 | First detected 2026-06-27
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
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<title>MOJ Update: Regulatory announcement related to Corporate / Governance (2026-06-26)</title>
<link>http://www.moj.go.jp/JINKEN/jinken04_00362.html</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>Government Announcement</category>
<description>Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source.
Original title: 「令和７年度人権教育及び人権啓発施策」（年次報告）について
Government Announcement | Ministry of Justice (MOJ) | Published 2026-06-26 | First detected 2026-06-27
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
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<title>Public Comment on Draft Amendment Designating Sustainability Disclosure Standards under Cabinet Office Ordinance on...</title>
<link>https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&amp;id=225026046&amp;Mode=0</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>Public Comment Closed</category>
<description>AI summary: 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 2026-06-24 with a comment submission deadline of 2026-07-24 at 17:00. The item is categorized under finance and insurance, with inquiries handled by the FSA's Corporate Disclosure Division.
Original title: 「企業内容等の開示に関する内閣府令第十九条の九第五項に規定するサステナビリティ開示基準を指定する件の一部を改正する件」（案）に対するパブリックコメントの実施について
Public Comment Closed | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-06-24 | First detected 2026-06-26
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
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<title>FSA Public Comment on Draft Amendment Designating Sustainability Disclosure Standards</title>
<link>https://www.fsa.go.jp/news/r7/shouken/20260624/20260624.html</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>Public Comment Open</category>
<description>AI summary: 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 comment, not a finalized measure. No further details on scope, timing, or content are provided in the metadata.
Original title: 「企業内容等の開示に関する内閣府令第十九条の九第五項に規定するサステナビリティ開示基準を指定する件の一部を改正する件」（案）に対するパブリックコメントの実施について公表しました。
Public Comment Open | Financial Services Agency (FSA) | Published 2026-06-25 | First detected 2026-06-25
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
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<title>MIC Update: Regulatory announcement related to Corporate / Governance (2026-06-24)</title>
<link>https://www.soumu.go.jp/menu_news/s-news/01ryutsu13_02000160.html</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>Government Announcement</category>
<description>Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source.
Original title: 日本郵政株式会社の取締役の選任に係る決議に対する認可
Government Announcement | Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) | Published 2026-06-24 | First detected 2026-06-25
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
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<title>CAA Update: Regulatory announcement related to Corporate / Governance (2026-06-23)</title>
<link>https://www.caa.go.jp/notice/entry/046616/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>Government Announcement</category>
<description>Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source.
Original title: 「公益通報者保護法第十六条第一項の規定による立入検査をする職員の携帯する身分を示す証明書の様式を定める内閣府令(案)」に関する御意見...
Government Announcement | Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) | Published 2026-06-23 | First detected 2026-06-23
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
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<title>FSA Update: Regulatory announcement related to Corporate / Governance</title>
<link>https://www.fsa.go.jp/common/about/research/20260619-2/20260619-2.html</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>Government Announcement</category>
<description>Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source.
Original title: その他,「ソーシャル・サステナビリティボンド（ローン）に係る実態把握調査」報告書について公表しました。
Government Announcement | Financial Services Agency (FSA) | Published 2026-06-20 | First detected 2026-06-20
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
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<title>Public Comment on Draft Cabinet Order Partially Amending the Local Autonomy Act Enforcement Order</title>
<link>https://www.soumu.go.jp/menu_news/s-news/01gyosei01_02000372.html</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
<category>Corporate / Governance</category>
<category>Public Comment Closed</category>
<description>AI summary: 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 amendments is not detailed in the provided metadata.
Original title: 地方自治法施行令の一部を改正する政令（案）に対する意見募集
Public Comment Closed | Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) | Published 2026-06-12
Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.</description>
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