Japan Legal & Regulatory Roundup — Week 31, 2026 (27 July – 2 August 2026)
Japanese legal and regulatory developments officially published 27 July – 2 August 2026 (JST), monitored from government, regulator, Diet, court, and self-regulatory sources and summarized in English for triage. Selected updates with AI summaries, grouped by area and ranked by a keyword relevance heuristic, not by legal importance. Area labels come from keyword rules. Each title opens the item's page; each source link opens the original Japanese official source, which remains authoritative.
285 updates with AI summaries from 16 official sources (285 published this week in all); 40 shown below
Energy / Environment
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MHLW Ordinance Updates Organization Rules for Industrial Safety and Work Environment Law Amendments
This item is an ordinance of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) that arranges related ministerial ordinances in connection with the partial enforcement of a law amending the… (AI summary)
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Ministerial Ordinance Amending Occupational Safety and Health Rules
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Ordinance No. 116 of 2026 amends the Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health (Ministry of Labour Ordinance No. 32 of 1972). (AI summary)
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MHLW Ordinance Amending Working Environment Measurement Act Enforcement Regulations
This item concerns a Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare ordinance that amends related ministerial rules in connection with the partial enforcement of amendments to the Industrial Safety and… (AI summary)
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Ministerial Ordinance amending working environment measurement rules
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Ordinance No. 116 of 2026 was promulgated on 2026-07-29, with an effective date of 2026-09-01. (AI summary)
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47 more with AI summaries this week — search in the dashboard Energy / Environment updates
Finance / AML
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Public comment on draft amendment to enforcement rules under the Act on Investment Trusts and Investment Corporations
Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) has opened a public comment period on a draft Cabinet Office Order to partially amend the enforcement regulations under the Act on Investment Trusts and… (AI summary)
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Public Comment on Draft Cabinet Office Order Amending Investment Trust and Investment Corporation Rules
The Financial Services Agency has announced a public comment process on a draft Cabinet Office Order that would partially amend the enforcement rules under the Act on Investment Trusts and… (AI summary)
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Ministerial Ordinance Partially Amending the Enforcement Regulations of the Trade and Investment Insurance Act
This item concerns a ministerial ordinance (METI Ordinance No. 64 of 2026) that partially amends the Enforcement Regulations of the Trade and Investment Insurance Act (originally METI Ordinance No.… (AI summary)
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56 more with AI summaries this week — search in the dashboard Finance / AML updates
Transport / Infrastructure
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Public Comment on Draft Ordinance Amending Road Transportation and National Strategic Special Zones Rules
This is a public comment invitation on a draft ministerial ordinance to partially amend the Enforcement Regulations of the Road Transportation Act and the MLIT-related Enforcement Regulations of the… (AI summary)
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Public comment on draft partial amendment to the Road Transport Vehicle Act Enforcement Regulations
This item is a public comment consultation on a draft partial amendment to the enforcement regulations under the Road Transport Vehicle Act, published by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure… (AI summary)
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Draft amendment to administrative sanction standards for Road Transportation Act violations
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism published a draft amendment to standards for administrative sanctions and related measures for violations of the Road Transportation Act… (AI summary)
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20 more with AI summaries this week — search in the dashboard Transport / Infrastructure updates
Data / Privacy / AI
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MIC Publishes Results of Public Comment on Draft Amendment to Mobile Voice ID Verification / Fraud Prevention Rules
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) has published the results of a public comment procedure on a draft ministerial ordinance that would partially amend the enforcement… (AI summary)
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Ministerial Ordinance on Standards for Local Government Administrative Systems
Cabinet Office and Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Ordinance No. 13 of 2026 establishes standardization criteria for functions and other requirements of systems processing the administrative… (AI summary)
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Order Amending Industrial Competitiveness Rules and Technology Information Leak Prevention Certification
This is an amending order (Cabinet Office and multi-ministry order) that revises the Enforcement Rules of the Industrial Competitiveness Enhancement Act and the order concerning certification bodies… (AI summary)
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15 more with AI summaries this week — search in the dashboard Data / Privacy / AI updates
Consumer / Advertising
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Cabinet Order promulgation concerning 2026 Financial Instruments and Exchange Act amendments
The Financial Services Agency announced on 2026-07-29 the promulgation of a Cabinet Order concerning the 2026 amendments to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and other legislation. (AI summary)
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Cabinet Order Amending Related Orders Following Partial Enforcement of Amendments to the FIEA and Payment Services Act
This item concerns a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 238) that arranges related orders in connection with the partial enforcement of a law amending the Financial Instruments and Exchange… (AI summary)
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Cabinet Order amending financial instruments rules alongside partial implementation of amending Act
Cabinet Order No. 238 of 2026 adjusts related Cabinet Orders in connection with partial implementation of an Act amending the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and the Payment Services Act. (AI summary)
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13 more with AI summaries this week — search in the dashboard Consumer / Advertising updates
Labor / Employment
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Amendment to MHLW Ordinance Designating Municipalities under the Worker Dispatch Act Enforcement Order (Art. 2(2))
This item is an amending ordinance (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Ordinance No. 120 of 2026) that partially revises the ordinance designating municipalities under Article 2, Paragraph 2 of… (AI summary)
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Amendment to Ordinance Designating Municipalities under Worker Dispatch Act Enforcement Order Article 2(2)
This item concerns an amending ordinance (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Ordinance No. 120 of 2026) to the ordinance that designates municipalities under Article 2, paragraph 2 of the… (AI summary)
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Ministerial Ordinance Amending Rules on Technical Intern Training and Trainee Protection
Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Ordinance No. 5 of 2026 amends the Enforcement Regulations of the Act on Proper Technical Intern Training and Protection of Technical… (AI summary)
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9 more with AI summaries this week — search in the dashboard Labor / Employment updates
Healthcare / Pharmaceuticals
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Draft MHLW Ordinance Accompanying Partial Enforcement of Amended Medical Care Act (Out for Public Comment)
This is a draft Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) ordinance related to the implementation of part of a law partially amending the Medical Care Act and related laws, published as an… (AI summary)
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Public Comment: Draft MHLW Ordinance to Implement Amendments to Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act
This is a public comment invitation on a draft Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) ordinance related to implementing part of amendments to the law on ensuring the quality, efficacy, and… (AI summary)
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Public Comment: Draft Amendment to Enforcement Regulations of the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act
This is a public comment consultation on a draft ministerial ordinance that would partially amend the enforcement regulations under Japan's law on ensuring the quality, efficacy, and safety of… (AI summary)
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8 more with AI summaries this week — search in the dashboard Healthcare / Pharmaceuticals updates
Food / Agriculture
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Draft Notice amending MAFF Notice No. 576 of 2018 on inspection-target genetically modified organisms
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries published a draft Notice on 2026-07-31 for public comment to amend Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Notice No. 576 of 2018. (AI summary)
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Public comment on draft Cabinet Orders and Notice amendments concerning staple food supply and prices
Published on 2026-07-30, this consultation concerns a draft Cabinet Order amending the Enforcement Order of the Act on Stabilization of Supply, Demand and Prices of Staple Food, a draft Cabinet… (AI summary)
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Draft ministerial ordinances on staple food supply, demand and prices, and electronic recordkeeping
A public-comment announcement published on 2026-07-31 covers a draft ministerial ordinance amending the Enforcement Regulations of the Act on Stabilization of Supply, Demand and Prices of Staple… (AI summary)
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5 more with AI summaries this week — search in the dashboard Food / Agriculture updates
Antitrust / Fair Trade
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JFTC Briefing Session on Price Pass-Through and Fair Transaction Rules
The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has issued a press release announcing a briefing session on price pass-through and transaction fairness rules. (AI summary)
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Cabinet Order Amending the SME Retirement Allowance Mutual Aid Act Enforcement Order Promulgated
This item refers to a Cabinet Order that partially amends the Enforcement Order of the Small and Medium Enterprise Retirement Allowance Mutual Aid Act (Cabinet Order No. 188 of 1964). (AI summary)
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Cabinet Order Amending Enforcement Order of Small and Medium Enterprise Retirement Allowance Mutual Aid Act
The e-Gov law update list shows a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 239) partially amending the Enforcement Order of the Small and Medium Enterprise Retirement Allowance Mutual Aid Act (Showa… (AI summary)
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3 more with AI summaries this week — search in the dashboard Antitrust / Fair Trade updates
Real Estate / Land Use
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Public Comment: Draft Cabinet Order Amending the Enforcement Order of the Building Standards Act
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… (AI summary)
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Ministerial Ordinance Amending Enforcement Rules on Condominium Management and Long-Term Quality Housing Promotion
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… (AI summary)
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Ministerial Ordinance Amending Condominium Management and Long-Term Quality Housing Rules
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ordinance No. 70 of 2026 amends the enforcement regulations concerning condominium management and the promotion of long-term quality housing. (AI summary)
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4 more with AI summaries this week — search in the dashboard Real Estate / Land Use updates
Public Safety / Disaster Management
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Cabinet Order Amending Severe Disaster Designation and Measures for the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake
This item is a Cabinet Order (seirei) that partially amends an earlier Cabinet Order (Cabinet Order No. 4 of 2024) which designated the disaster caused by the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake as a… (AI summary)
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MLIT announces third committee meeting on remote and automated erosion-control construction
On 2026-07-30, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced the third meeting of its committee examining the promotion of remote and automated construction in… (AI summary)
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MLIT Publishes Report on Facility Management for Critical River Facilities
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) issued a press release announcing publication of a report by a study group on facility management to avoid loss of function in… (AI summary)
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1 more with AI summaries this week — search in the dashboard Public Safety / Disaster Management updates
Tax / Stamp Duty
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Ministerial Ordinance Amending Special Taxation Measures and Corporation Tax Enforcement Regulations
This item refers to a ministerial ordinance (Reiwa 8 Ministry of Finance Ordinance No. 51) that partially amends the Enforcement Regulations of the Special Taxation Measures Act and the Enforcement… (AI summary)
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Ministerial Ordinance Amending Enforcement Regulations of Special Taxation Measures Act and Corporation Tax Act
This item is a ministerial ordinance (Ministry of Finance Ordinance No. 51 of 2026) partially amending the Enforcement Regulations of the Special Taxation Measures Act and the Enforcement… (AI summary)
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Economic Security / FDI
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Foreign Exchange Intervention Operations: June 29–July 29, 2026
The Ministry of Finance published a government announcement on 2026-07-31 concerning foreign exchange intervention operations for June 29–July 29, 2026. (AI summary)
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Other
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Public comment on draft amendment to the Enforcement Regulations of the Water Supply Act
This is a public comment invitation regarding a draft ministerial ordinance to partially amend the Enforcement Regulations of the Water Supply Act, published by Japan's Ministry of Land… (AI summary)
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Draft Cabinet Order amending the Enforcement Order of the Local Finance Act
A draft Cabinet Order partially amending the Enforcement Order of the Local Finance Act and related proposals were published for public comment on 2026/08/01. (AI summary)
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Public Comment: Draft Cabinet Order Amending the Local Public Finance Act Enforcement Order
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 of the Local Public Finance… (AI summary)
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64 more with AI summaries this week — search in the dashboard
Consultations open at week end
Public comment procedures published by 2026-08-02 whose structured deadline fell after that date, soonest deadline first. The stage shown is the current one. Confirm the deadline and submission method in the official source.
- Public Comment on Draft Notice Amendment to Enhance 76GHz-Band Low-Power Millimeter-Wave Radar Comments due: 2026-08-03 23:59 JST Original Japanese source
- Public Comment: Draft Notification Amendment for 76 GHz Low-Power Millimeter-Wave Radar Enhancement Comments due: 2026-08-03 23:59 JST Original Japanese source
- Public Comment on Draft Ministerial Ordinance Amending Septic Tank Act Enforcement Regulations Comments due: 2026-08-05 00:00 JST Original Japanese source
- Draft ministerial ordinance replacing carriageway and side-strip pavement structure standards Comments due: 2026-08-05 00:00 JST Original Japanese source
- Draft Recommendations on Residential Proxies Abusing Home IoT Devices: Public Comment Comments due: 2026-08-04 23:59 JST Original Japanese source
- MIC Public Comment: Draft Recommendations on Residential Proxies Abusing Home IoT Devices Comments due: 2026-08-04 23:59 JST Original Japanese source
- Public comment: draft ministerial ordinance amending the Enforcement Regulations of the Seafarers Act and related rules Comments due: 2026-08-05 17:00 JST Original Japanese source
- Public Comment on Draft Amendment to Notice under the Electricity Business Act Enforcement Regulation Comments due: 2026-08-05 17:00 JST Original Japanese source
- Public comment on draft revised approach to competitive procurement of balancing capacity Comments due: 2026-08-05 23:59 JST Original Japanese source
- Public Comment: Draft Amendment to Cabinet Office Ordinance on Local Government IT System Standardization Comments due: 2026-08-06 23:59 JST Original Japanese source
- Public Comment on Draft Ministerial Ordinance Amending Enforcement Regulations of the Dietitians Act Comments due: 2026-08-06 23:59 JST Original Japanese source
- Public comment on draft amendments to child and child-rearing support system standards Comments due: 2026-08-06 23:59 JST Original Japanese source
- Public comment: Draft food safety assessment result for xylanase produced using strain JPBL014 Comments due: 2026-08-06 23:59 JST Original Japanese source
- Public comment on draft Notice amending standard conditions of carriage Comments due: 2026-08-07 14:00 JST Original Japanese source
- Public Comment on Draft Baseload Market Guidelines Comments due: 2026-08-07 23:59 JST Original Japanese source
- Public Comment on Draft Amendment to Aviation Technical Rules on Preventing Parts from Falling Off Comments due: 2026-08-07 17:00 JST Original Japanese source
- Public Comment on Draft Pesticide Registration Standard Values to Prevent Harm to Living Environment Flora and Fauna Comments due: 2026-08-08 00:00 JST Original Japanese source
- Public Comment on Draft Amendment to General Guidelines on Passenger Safety Information in Aviation Comments due: 2026-08-07 17:00 JST Original Japanese source
- Public comment: Draft pesticide registration standard values for water pollution Comments due: 2026-08-08 00:00 JST Original Japanese source
- Public comment on draft revised plan for decarbonizing manufacturing heat processes Comments due: 2026-08-07 23:59 JST Original Japanese source
- Public Comment on Draft Order Amending Enforcement Regulations of the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Insurance Act Comments due: 2026-08-08 23:59 JST Original Japanese source
- Public consultation on eight electricity transmission and distribution operators' revenue forecasts Comments due: 2026-08-08 23:59 JST Original Japanese source
- Public Comment on Draft Nature Finance Practical Guidelines Comments due: 2026-08-10 00:00 JST Original Japanese source
- Public Comment on Draft Nature Finance Practice Guidelines (Ministry of the Environment) Comments due: 2026-08-10 00:00 JST Original Japanese source
- Public Comment on Draft Directive Amending Radio Act Review Standards for Municipal Disaster Radio Comments due: 2026-08-10 00:00 JST Original Japanese source
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