Public consultation on draft guidelines for textbook publication and adoption, including digital formats
デジタルな形態を含む教科書の発行・採択等に関する指針の策定に向けて（素案）に関する意見の募集の実施について
Published: 2026-10-23 · Source: e-Gov Public Comment · Stage: Public Comment Open · Area: Data / Privacy / AI · Impact (preliminary): Medium · Comment deadline: 2026-11-08 23:59 JST · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-10-24
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Summary
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology published a preliminary draft concerning the development of guidelines on textbook publication and adoption, including digital formats, for public comment on 2026-10-23. The stated comment deadline is 2026-11-08 23:59 JST; the listed contact is the Textbook Division, Elementary and Secondary Education Bureau.
Business Impact
Textbook publishers and those responsible for textbook adoption may be affected by the proposed guidelines because they address publication and adoption, including digital formats; specific proposed requirements are not provided.
Recommended Action
Review of the official Japanese consultation materials could clarify the proposed scope, treatment of digital textbooks, and implications for publication and adoption.