https://updates.legal-gpt.com/?area=Real+Estate+%2F+Land+Use&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://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=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://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/house03_hh_000283.html jlrw-raw-571d8269f07c3c83 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Government Announcement AI summary: 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 metadata does not include the date, venue, format, or details of the revisions. Original title: 「マンション管理適正化シンポジウム」を開催します！ ～マンション管理計画認定制度の改正等を踏まえた、今後のマンション管理～ 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=417M60000010018_20261005_508M60000010023 jlrw-raw-21faf00842ed562e Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use In Force AI summary: According to the e-Gov Law Search update list, a Ministry of Justice ordinance partially amending the Real Property Registration Rules (Ordinance of the Ministry of Justice No. 18 of 2005) is listed under Reiwa 8 Ministry of Justice Ordinance No. 23. The listed promulgation date is 2026-03-31 and the listed effective date is 2026-10-05. The provided metadata does not describe the content of the amendments. Original title: 不動産登記規則の一部を改正する省令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-03-31 | First detected 2026-10-06 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.shugiin.go.jp/internet/itdb_gian.nsf/html/gian/keika/1DE2DB6.htm jlrw-raw-199aa1fca8e04d7b Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Bill Submitted AI summary: This is a bill (a member-submitted bill, 衆法) before the House of Representatives, listed as under deliberation there in the 221st session, number 36. Based on its title, it appears to concern creating a non-resident housing tax and special taxation rules for business and similar income from transfers of housing held for an ultra-short period. It is a proposal only, and the metadata gives no details of its content. Original title: 非居住住宅税及び超短期所有住宅等の譲渡に係る事業所得等の課税の特例の創設等に関する法律案 Bill Submitted | House of Representatives — Diet Bills | First detected 2026-10-06 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_001089.html jlrw-raw-d47bc6e526d20078 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Government Announcement AI summary: 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 announcement; no submission deadline, procedure, or substantive content is provided. Original title: 建築基準の整備に向けたテーマを募集します！ ～民間事業者の視点でのテーマを募集～ Government Announcement | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) | Published 2026-10-05 | First detected 2026-10-06 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/tochi_fudousan_kensetsugyo16_hh_000001_00128.html jlrw-raw-d34b6e3a29707fff Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Government Announcement AI summary: 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 for the 12th consecutive year, and the numbers of supervisory dispositions and administrative guidance cases also increased. This is a government announcement of survey results, not a new or amended rule. Original title: 令和７年度宅地建物取引業法の施行状況調査結果について ～宅地建物取引業者数は12年連続で増加、監督処分件数・行政指導件数も共に増加～ Government Announcement | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) | Published 2026-10-02 | First detected 2026-10-03 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=333M50000010038_20261001_507M60000010049 jlrw-raw-c50beadeb4c7ad42 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use In Force AI summary: This item is a Ministry of Justice ordinance (Reiwa 7 MOJ Ordinance No. 49) amending the Real Estate Registration Rules and the Corporate Security Registration Rules. The metadata lists a promulgation date of 2025-10-10 and an effective date of 2026-10-01. The listing is a law-update entry for the Corporate Security Registration Rules (Showa 33 MOJ Ordinance No. 38); the specific content of the amendments is not included in the provided metadata. Original title: 不動産登記規則及び企業担保登記規則の一部を改正する省令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2025-10-10 | First detected 2026-10-02 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=417M60000010018_20261001_507M60000010049 jlrw-raw-58fde7359d99be37 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use In Force AI summary: Metadata from the e-Gov Law Search update list indicates a Ministry of Justice ordinance (Reiwa 7 Ministry of Justice Ordinance No. 49) amending the Real Estate Registration Rules and the Enterprise Security Registration Rules. The listed promulgation date is 2025-10-10 and the listed effective date is 2026-10-01. The provided metadata does not describe the substance of the amendments. Original title: 不動産登記規則及び企業担保登記規則の一部を改正する省令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2025-10-10 | First detected 2026-10-02 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=155260312&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-6ddc41006116ecb4 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Public Comment Open AI summary: 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 accepted until 23:59 on 2026-10-31. The metadata lists the category as land; the content of the proposed amendments is not provided. Original title: 不動産の鑑定評価に関する法律施行令一部を改正する政令案に関する御意見の募集について 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. https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/tochi_fudousan_kensetsugyo13_hh_000001_00360.html jlrw-raw-9bf9d5d34a4a6098 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Government Announcement AI summary: 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 increased for both building and civil engineering projects. This is a government announcement of survey results, not a new law or regulation. Original title: 公共事業におけるピュア型ＣＭ方式活用実態調査（令和８年度）結果 ～ＣＭ方式の導入実績、建築・土木事業とも増加～ Government Announcement | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) | Published 2026-09-30 | First detected 2026-10-01 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/house03_hh_000278.html jlrw-raw-76847e345a236c0f Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Government Announcement AI summary: 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 Earthquake'. The stated aim is to ease the burden of public housing construction. The specific municipalities, subsidy rates, and effective details are not provided in the available metadata. Original title: 令和８年熊本地震の公営住宅建設の負担を軽減 ～罹災者公営住宅の建設等に係る国庫補助率の引上げの対象３市町を告示～ Government Announcement | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) | Published 2026-09-29 | First detected 2026-09-30 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=155260723&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-0fa14cfa68491092 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Public Comment Open AI summary: 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 Order of the Building Standards Act. According to the metadata, the draft was announced on 2026-09-26 with a comment submission deadline of 2026-10-26 at 17:00. The item is categorized under building and housing. Original title: 建築基準法施行令の一部を改正する政令の施行に伴う関係告示等の制定及び改正案に関する意見募集 Public Comment Open | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-09-26 | First detected 2026-09-28 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=155260722&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-a48024a222e0069f Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Public Comment Open AI summary: 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 2026-09-26, and the comment period closes on 2026-10-26 at 17:00. The item is categorized under building and housing and is a draft out for public comment, not an enacted rule. Original title: 建築基準法施行規則の一部を改正する省令案に関する意見募集について Public Comment Open | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-09-26 | First detected 2026-09-28 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/toshi08_hh_000083.html jlrw-raw-7e23a3696b1f8824 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Government Announcement AI summary: 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 the amendment are not detailed in the provided information. Original title: 「土地区画整理法施行令の一部を改正する政令」を閣議決定 Government Announcement | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) | Published 2026-09-25 | First detected 2026-09-26 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=410080055&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-7db3b5227dfd4a45 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Public Comment Open AI summary: 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 national tax category. This is a draft out for public comment and has not been finalized. Original title: 「貸付用不動産の評価について」の法令解釈通達（案）に対する意見公募手続の実施について Public Comment Open | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-09-18 | First detected 2026-09-20 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/house04_hh_001358.html jlrw-raw-ed351bd3bf490727 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Government Announcement Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source. Original title: 「2050先導型住宅推進事業」の提案募集（第２回）を開始します！ ～住宅のレジリエンス性の確保に向けた先導的な取組を支援～ Government Announcement | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) | Published 2026-09-18 | First detected 2026-09-19 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_001151.html jlrw-raw-b311733883b71749 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Government Announcement Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source. Original title: 建築BIMデータを用いた審査開始に向け基本構想をとりまとめました ～「建築確認・検査におけるBIMデータ審査の導入に関する基本構想」を策定～ Government Announcement | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) | Published 2026-09-18 | First detected 2026-09-19 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/tochi_fudousan_kensetsugyo17_hh_000001_00089.html jlrw-raw-aa7cd36738d039c4 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Government Announcement Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source. Original title: 令和８年都道府県地価調査データ更新！ ～「不動産情報ライブラリ」、「国土数値情報ダウンロードサイト」にてデータを公開しました～ Government Announcement | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) | Published 2026-09-16 | First detected 2026-09-17 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/tochi_fudousan_kensetsugyo02_hh_000001_00122.html jlrw-raw-0c14f71d7b4413b7 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Government Announcement Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source. Original title: 外国人・外国法人による大規模な土地取得の状況について ～国土利用計画法の届出に基づく集計結果（令和７年７月～12月分）～ Government Announcement | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) | Published 2026-09-15 | First detected 2026-09-16 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/tochi_fudousan_kensetsugyo05_hh_000001_00276.html jlrw-raw-89c7dfd08b2fa849 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Government Announcement Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source. Original title: 不動産登記情報を活用した新築マンションの取引の調査結果を公表 ～三大都市圏及び地方四市の短期売買や国外居住者による取得状況～ Government Announcement | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) | Published 2026-09-15 | First detected 2026-09-16 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_001149.html jlrw-raw-359bc1469cab4090 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Government Announcement AI summary: 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 regulations, fire prevention regulations, and total-quantity regulation of hazardous materials in use districts. This appears to be a government announcement of a Cabinet decision rather than confirmation of promulgation or entry into force. Original title: 「建築基準法施行令の一部を改正する政令」を閣議決定 ～住宅の円滑な供給を図るための型式適合認定制度の拡充と 採光規制・防火規制・用途地域における危険物の総量規制の合理化を行います～ Government Announcement | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) | Published 2026-09-11 | First detected 2026-09-12 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_001150.html jlrw-raw-b0c367741ec1ee7b Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Government Announcement AI summary: 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 evaluating leading energy-saving technologies are set to begin on April 1 of the stated year (Reiwa 9). This is a government announcement of a cabinet decision; the underlying details should be confirmed against the official Japanese source. Original title: 改正建築物省エネ法の施行に伴う関係政令を閣議決定 ～令和９年４月１日より、上位住宅トップランナー制度・ 先導的な省エネ技術を評価する大臣認定制度が始まります！～ Government Announcement | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) | Published 2026-09-11 | First detected 2026-09-12 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/tochi_fudousan_kensetsugyo05_hh_000001_00275.html jlrw-raw-439110e799c67e21 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Government Announcement AI summary: 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 is a government announcement of survey results rather than a new law or regulation. Original title: 令和７年度の証券化対象不動産の資産総額は約73.4 兆円 ～令和７年度「不動産証券化の実態調査」の結果の公表～ Government Announcement | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) | Published 2026-09-11 | First detected 2026-09-12 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=155260721&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-8d64ea8a67736edf Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Public Comment Open AI summary: 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 2026-10-10, and it falls under the architecture/housing category. This is a proposal out for public comment and not an enacted or in-force measure. Original title: 公営住宅法施行令の一部を改正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 2026-09-10 | First detected 2026-09-11 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/joho04_hh_001392.html jlrw-raw-480b04e1ea8b5946 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Government Announcement Rule-based preview only; review the original Japanese source. Original title: 建築物リフォーム・リニューアル調査報告（令和８年度第１四半期受注分） Government Announcement | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) | Published 2026-09-10 | First detected 2026-09-11 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=155260720&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-b2893bfa5ccc0e32 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Public Comment Open AI summary: 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 posted on 2026-09-08 with a comment deadline of 2026-10-08, in the buildings and housing category. The contact is the Building Guidance Division, Housing Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Original title: 建築基準法施行規則及び建築基準法に基づく指定建築基準適合判定資格者検定機関等に関する省令の一部を改正する省令案に関する意見募集について Public Comment Open | e-Gov Public Comment | 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. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=407M50004040002_20260821_508M60000802004 jlrw-raw-f796aaf1a6fa194c Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use In Force AI summary: 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, Transport and Tourism Ordinance No. 4 of 2026) lists a promulgation date and an enforcement date both of 2026-08-21. The record appears in the e-Gov Law Search law-update listing. Original title: 不動産特定共同事業法施行規則の一部を改正する命令 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-08-21 | First detected 2026-09-09 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=407M50004040002_20261001_508M60000802004 jlrw-raw-4432de0ea698edd5 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Scheduled to Take Effect AI summary: 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 and Tourism Ordinance No. 4 of 2026) shows a promulgation date of 2026-08-21 and a stated effective date of 2026-10-01. The details of the amendments are not provided in the metadata and should be verified against the official source. Original title: 不動産特定共同事業法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 2026-08-21 | First detected 2026-09-09 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_001148.html jlrw-raw-00418cbea5e138a8 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Government Announcement AI summary: 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 housing stock. This is a government announcement about explanatory meetings; no details on the sessions' timing, format, or the substance of the revisions are provided in the metadata. Original title: 住宅ストック活用のため、改正建築基準法のポイントを解説！ ～リフォーム事業者向け説明会の開催～ Government Announcement | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) | 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. https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id=195260056&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-bfaad6040758559c Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Public Comment Closed AI summary: 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. According to the metadata, the draft was announced on 2026/09/03 with a submission deadline of 2026/10/03, and it is categorized under environmental conservation. This is a draft out for public comment, not a finalized or enacted rule. Original title: 土壌溶出量基準に適合しない汚染状態にある土壌が要措置区域内の帯水層に接する場合における土地の形質の変更の施行方法の基準を定める件の一部改正案等に対する意見募集（パブリック・コメント）について Public Comment Closed | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-09-03 | First detected 2026-09-04 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/tochi_fudousan_kensetsugyo05_hh_000001_00271.html jlrw-raw-b47a6bceb2c06abc Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Government Announcement AI summary: 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 operators of such businesses nationwide and parties interested in undertaking them. This item is a government announcement about an informational event, not itself a legal enactment. Original title: 不動産特定共同事業の施行規則等の改正と実務対応について理解を深めよう ～全国の不特事業者及び実施してみたい方向けにウェビナーを開催します～ Government Announcement | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) | Published 2026-08-24 | First detected 2026-08-25 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/tochi_fudousan_kensetsugyo05_hh_000001_00270.html jlrw-raw-1a47102ef4baf50e Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Promulgated AI summary: 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 greater confidence. Details beyond the title are not provided in the metadata. Original title: 「不動産特定共同事業法施行規則の一部を改正する命令」の公布等 ～投資家がよりわかりやすく安心して投資できる市場の整備に向けて～ Promulgated | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) | Published 2026-08-21 | First detected 2026-08-22 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=416M60000840003_20260807_508M60000840002 jlrw-raw-8e72530fa62b0497 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use In Force AI summary: This item is a ministerial ordinance (issued by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism) partially amending the ordinance concerning the Amami Islands Promotion and Development Fund (Independent Administrative Agency) and the ordinance concerning the Japan Housing Finance Agency (Independent Administrative Agency). According to the metadata, the amending ordinance (Reiwa 8 MOF/MLIT Ordinance No. 2) was promulgated on 2026-08-05, with an indicated enforcement date of 2026-08-07. The record appears in the e-Gov Law Search update list. Original title: 独立行政法人奄美群島振興開発基金に関する省令及び独立行政法人住宅金融支援機構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 2026-08-05 | First detected 2026-08-20 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=419M60000840001_20260807_508M60000840002 jlrw-raw-f02e0da3be8cfd64 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use In Force AI summary: This is a ministerial ordinance (joint Ministry of Finance / Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism ordinance, Reiwa 8 No. 2) that partially amends the ordinances concerning the Amami Islands Promotion and Development Fund and the Japan Housing Finance Agency (Heisei 19 No. 1). According to the metadata, the amending ordinance carries a promulgation date of 2026-08-05 and an enforcement date of 2026-08-07. The specific substance of the amendments is not described in the provided metadata. Original title: 独立行政法人奄美群島振興開発基金に関する省令及び独立行政法人住宅金融支援機構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 2026-08-05 | First detected 2026-08-20 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=413M60000800110_20270401_508M60000800070 jlrw-raw-1ac066e5ca4955e2 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Scheduled to Take Effect AI summary: This item is a ministerial ordinance (MLIT Ordinance) that partially amends the enforcement rules of the Act on the Promotion of Proper Condominium Management and the enforcement rules of the Act on Promotion of Dissemination of Long-Term Quality Housing. According to the metadata, it was promulgated on 2026-07-31, with a stated effective date of 2027-04-01. The details of the amendments are not described in the provided metadata. Original title: マンションの管理の適正化の推進に関する法律施行規則及び長期優良住宅の普及の促進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 2026-07-31 | First detected 2026-08-19 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=421M60000800003_20270401_508M60000800070 jlrw-raw-7eb95eff90425d5f Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Scheduled to Take Effect AI summary: This item concerns a Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism ordinance (Reiwa 8 MLIT Ordinance No. 70) that amends the enforcement rules for the Act on Promotion of Proper Condominium Management and the Act on Promotion of the Spread of Long-Term Quality Housing (Heisei 21 MLIT Ordinance No. 3). According to the metadata, it was promulgated on 2026-07-31 with a stated effective date of 2027-04-01. The metadata does not describe the substantive content of the amendments. Original title: マンションの管理の適正化の推進に関する法律施行規則及び長期優良住宅の普及の促進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 2026-07-31 | First detected 2026-08-18 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=325AC1000000202_20260731_508AC1000000074 jlrw-raw-ceea54694cdbdfad Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use In Force AI summary: This item concerns an amending act (Reiwa 8, Act No. 74) that partially amends the Kenchikushi Act (Architects and Building Engineers Act, Showa 25, Act No. 202), as listed in the e-Gov Law Search update list. The metadata records both a promulgation date and an enforcement/effective date of 2026-07-31. The specific content of the amendments is not provided in the metadata. Original title: 建築士法の一部を改正する法律 In Force | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-07-31 | First detected 2026-08-15 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=325AC1000000202_20270730_508AC1000000074 jlrw-raw-98db5566fbd1dcdc Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Promulgated AI summary: This item concerns an act to partially amend the Kenchikushi Act (Certified Architects Act, Act No. 202 of 1950), listed via e-Gov Law Search. The amending act is recorded as Act No. 74 of Reiwa 8, with a promulgation date of 2026-07-31 in the provided metadata. Details of the amendment's contents are not included in the metadata provided. Original title: 建築士法の一部を改正する法律 Promulgated | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-07-31 | First detected 2026-08-15 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=325AC1000000202_20290730_508AC1000000074 jlrw-raw-5f4ae044920ec551 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Promulgated AI summary: This item refers to an Act to partially amend the Kenchikushi Act (Certified Architects Act, Act No. 202 of 1950), listed in the e-Gov Law Search law-update index. The amending act is identified as Act No. 74 of 2026 (Reiwa 8), with a promulgation date recorded as 31 July 2026. Details of the substantive changes are not provided in the metadata. Original title: 建築士法の一部を改正する法律 Promulgated | e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws | Published 2026-07-31 | First detected 2026-08-15 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=155260406&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-7abce7ff7845daab Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Public Comment Closed AI summary: 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 contact is the City Planning Bureau, Urban Development Division, of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Original title: 土地区画整理法施行規則の一部を改正する省令案に関する意見募集について Public Comment Closed | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-08-12 | First detected 2026-08-13 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=155260405&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-bdf5a666f170a206 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Public Comment Closed AI summary: This is a public comment consultation on a draft Cabinet Order that would partially amend the Enforcement Order of the Land Readjustment Act, categorized under urban planning. According to the metadata, the draft was announced on 2026/08/10 with a comment submission deadline of 2026/09/09. The responsible authority is listed as the City Planning Division, Urban Development Department (Machizukuri Section), Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Original title: 土地区画整理法施行令の一部を改正する政令案に関する意見募集について Public Comment Closed | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-08-10 | First detected 2026-08-11 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=337M50004000022_20270901_508M60001000020 jlrw-raw-f1a33f06c09cf998 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Scheduled to Take Effect AI summary: This item concerns a ministerial ordinance amending the Enforcement Regulation of the Act on the Regulation of Groundwater Extraction for Use in Buildings (Construction Ministry Ordinance No. 22 of 1962). According to the metadata, the amending ordinance (Ministry of the Environment Ordinance No. 20 of 2026) has a promulgation date of 2026-07-17 and an enforcement date of 2027-09-01. This is an unofficial English summary; the Japanese source on e-Gov is authoritative. Original title: 建築物用地下水の採取の規制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 2026-07-17 | First detected 2026-08-06 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.shugiin.go.jp/internet/itdb_gian.nsf/html/gian/keika/1DE2CF6.htm jlrw-raw-3c330482ef7da03b Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Enacted AI summary: This is a member-sponsored bill (Diet bill) to partially amend Japan's Kenchikushi Act (Architects and Building Engineers Act), tracked in the House of Representatives bill records. The metadata lists the deliberation status as 'passed/enacted' (成立), submitted during the 221st Diet session as bill number 38. No promulgation or enforcement date is provided in the metadata. Original title: 建築士法の一部を改正する法律案 Enacted | House of Representatives — Diet Bills | First detected 2026-08-06 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.shugiin.go.jp/internet/itdb_gian.nsf/html/gian/keika/1DE2C82.htm jlrw-raw-c023c6867a04d25e Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Bill Submitted AI summary: This is a legislative bill (submitted to the House of Representatives) proposing the creation of a non-resident housing tax and special taxation rules for business income arising from transfers of ultra-short-term owned housing. According to the metadata, it was submitted during the 221st Diet session (bill number 36) and is listed as under review during recess ('closed-session review'). It has not been indicated as enacted or in force. Original title: 非居住住宅税及び超短期所有住宅等の譲渡に係る事業所得等の課税の特例の創設等に関する法律案 Bill Submitted | House of Representatives — Diet Bills | First detected 2026-08-06 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.shugiin.go.jp/internet/itdb_gian.nsf/html/gian/keika/1DE2CF2.htm jlrw-raw-774a1f0b97088cf3 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Government Announcement AI summary: This is a legislative bill (proposed by members of the House of Councillors) concerning measures to promote the supply of certain private rental housing through national investment, listed in the House of Representatives bill records. According to the metadata, its deliberation status is marked as incomplete/unfinished, submitted during Diet session number 221 as bill number 21. It appears to be a proposed bill and there is no indication that it has been enacted or entered into force. Original title: 国の出資を通じた特定民間賃貸住宅の供給の促進を図るための措置に関する法律案 Government Announcement | House of Representatives — Diet Bills | First detected 2026-08-06 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=155260718&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-32aded41f789980c Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Public Comment Closed AI summary: This is a public comment consultation on a draft Cabinet Order that would partially amend the Enforcement Order of the Building Standards Act, published by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (Housing Bureau, Building Guidance Division). According to the metadata, the draft was posted on 2026/07/31 with a comment submission deadline of 2026/08/30, under the category of construction and housing. As a draft out for public comment, it is not enacted or in force. Original title: 建築基準法施行令の一部を改正する政令案に関する意見募集について Public Comment Closed | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-07-31 | First detected 2026-08-01 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=195260044&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-96b01c9caf7205f8 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Public Comment Closed AI summary: Japan's Ministry of the Environment (Natural Environment Bureau, National Park Division) has opened a public comment period on a draft designating alpine and similar plants that may not be collected or damaged without permission within the special zones of Nikko National Park. According to the metadata, the draft was announced on 2026/07/21 with a comment submission deadline of 2026/08/21. This is a draft out for public comment and not a finalized or enforced measure. Original title: 「日光国立公園の特別地域内において許可を受けなければ採取し、又は損傷してはならない高山植物その他これに類する植物を指定する件」（案）の意見の募集（パブリックコメント）について Public Comment Closed | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-07-21 | First detected 2026-07-22 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=195260045&Mode=0 jlrw-raw-4ffb831f19194daf Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Public Comment Closed AI summary: This is a draft ('an') out for public comment via e-Gov, concerning the designation of alpine plants and similar species within special zones of the Sanriku Reconstruction National Park that may not be collected or damaged without permission. According to the metadata, the draft was published on 2026-07-21 with a comment submission deadline of 2026-08-21, under the category of environmental conservation. The responsible body is listed as the National Park Division of the Nature Conservation Bureau, Ministry of the Environment. Original title: 「三陸復興国立公園の特別地域内において許可を受けなければ採取し、又は損傷してはならない高山植物その他これに類する植物を指定する件」（案）の意見の募集（パブリックコメント）について Public Comment Closed | e-Gov Public Comment | Published 2026-07-21 | First detected 2026-07-22 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative. https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05263.html jlrw-raw-fa74e83ceb8a9871 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Real Estate / Land Use Promulgated AI summary: According to a press release from Japan's Ministry of the Environment (MOE), a ministerial ordinance partially amending the enforcement regulations under the law regulating groundwater extraction for buildings has been promulgated. The item is categorized under water and soil matters. Further details are not provided in the available metadata and should be confirmed against the official source. Original title: 建築物用地下水の採取の規制に関する法律施行規則の一部を改正する省令の公布について Promulgated | Ministry of the Environment (MOE) | Published 2026-07-17 | First detected 2026-07-18 Monitoring aid only; not legal advice or an official translation. Original Japanese official sources remain authoritative.