Japan Legal & Regulatory Roundup — Week 35, 2026 (24–30 August 2026)
Japanese legal and regulatory developments officially published 24–30 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.
144 updates with AI summaries from 17 official sources (144 published this week in all); 40 shown below
Healthcare / Pharmaceuticals
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Public Comment on Draft Ministerial Ordinance Amending Community Medical and Long-Term Care Regulations
This is a public comment consultation on a draft ministerial ordinance that would partially amend the enforcement regulations of the Act on the Promotion of Comprehensive Securing of Medical Care… (AI summary)
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Ministerial Ordinance Amending Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act Enforcement Regulations
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Ordinance No. 133 of 2026 amends the Enforcement Regulations of the Act on Securing Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Products Including Pharmaceuticals and… (AI summary)
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Public Comment: Draft Amendments to MHLW Designations of Class 1 and Class 2 Non-Prescription Drugs
This is a public comment consultation on two draft amendments concerning the designation of certain non-prescription (OTC) drugs under Japan's Act on Securing Quality, Efficacy and Safety of… (AI summary)
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Amendment to Ordinance on Designated Substances and Medical Uses under the PMD Act
This item is a Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare ordinance amending an existing ordinance that specifies designated substances under Article 2, Paragraph 15 and medical or other uses under… (AI summary)
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12 more with AI summaries this week — search in the dashboard Healthcare / Pharmaceuticals updates
Consumer / Advertising
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Public Comment on Draft FY2026 Monitoring Survey Plan for Consumer Protection Rules Implementation
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (Soumu-sho) has opened a public comment period on a draft plan for the FY2026 monitoring survey of the implementation status of consumer… (AI summary)
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Public consultation on draft FY2026 survey plan for monitoring consumer protection rules
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications announced a public consultation on a draft FY2026 survey plan for monitoring the implementation of consumer protection rules on 2026-08-24. (AI summary)
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FSA Announces Revision of Q&A on Financial Instruments Business
The Financial Services Agency (FSA) published an announcement regarding a revision to its 'Q&A on Financial Instruments Business, etc.' This is a government announcement of an update to existing Q&A… (AI summary)
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Update to Foods with Function Claims Notification Database (August 25)
The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) announced an update to the notification information in the database for the Foods with Function Claims (Kinousei Hyoji Shokuhin) system, dated August 25. (AI summary)
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10 more with AI summaries this week — search in the dashboard Consumer / Advertising updates
Energy / Environment
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Public Comment: Draft Cabinet Order Amending the Enforcement Order of the Environmental Impact Assessment Act
Japan's Ministry of the Environment has opened a public comment (public consultation) on a draft Cabinet Order to partially amend the Enforcement Order of the Environmental Impact Assessment Act and… (AI summary)
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Public Comment on Draft Cabinet Order Amending Environmental Impact Assessment Act Enforcement Order
The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) has announced a public comment procedure regarding a draft cabinet order that would partially amend the Enforcement Order of the Environmental Impact Assessment… (AI summary)
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Public Comment on Draft Amendment to Notification on Water Pollution Environmental Quality Standards
The Ministry of the Environment has opened a public comment period on a draft amendment to the notification setting environmental quality standards for water pollution (Ministry of the Environment… (AI summary)
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MOE Announces Recommended Bear Spray Performance Requirements and Public Safety Notice
Based on the Japanese title, the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) issued a press release announcing the publication of 'recommended requirements' for the performance of bear repellent spray, along… (AI summary)
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10 more with AI summaries this week — search in the dashboard Energy / Environment updates
Data / Privacy / AI
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Draft Ministerial Ordinance Amending Telecommunications Rules for a New Universal Service System
A draft ministerial ordinance and related proposals would amend the Regulations for Enforcement of the Telecommunications Business Act and related provisions to address a new universal service system. (AI summary)
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Draft Ordinance to Amend Telecommunications Business Act Rules for New Universal Service: Public Comment
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) has opened a public comment period on a draft ministerial ordinance to partially amend the Enforcement Regulations of the Telecommunications… (AI summary)
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Advisory Report on Draft Ordinance for Universal Service Treatment of Mobile-Network Fixed Telephony
According to the metadata, Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) published a report (toshin) from the Information and Communications Council / Postal Services Advisory body… (AI summary)
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Cabinet Order Partially Amending the Digital Agency Organization Order
This item concerns a Cabinet Order that partially amends the Digital Agency Organization Order (Cabinet Order No. 192 of 2021). (AI summary)
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9 more with AI summaries this week — search in the dashboard Data / Privacy / AI updates
Transport / Infrastructure
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MLIT Ordinance Amending Seafarer Equal Employment Opportunity Regulations
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ordinance No. 72 of 2026 was promulgated on 2026-08-25, with an effective date of 2026-10-01. (AI summary)
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MLIT Ordinance amending seafarers' childcare and family-care leave regulations
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ordinance No. 72 of 2026 was promulgated on 2026-08-25 and takes effect on 2026-10-01. (AI summary)
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MLIT Ministerial Ordinance Amending Regulations Following Labor Policy Law Reform (Seafarers' Employment Security Rules)
This item is a Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) ministerial ordinance that adjusts MLIT-related regulations in connection with the enforcement of a law partially… (AI summary)
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9 more with AI summaries this week — search in the dashboard Transport / Infrastructure updates
Labor / Employment
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Public Comment on Draft Ministerial Order Amending Supply Assurance Plan Certification Rules
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has opened a public comment period on a draft ministerial order that would partially amend rules concerning the certification of supply assurance plans… (AI summary)
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Draft ministerial ordinance amending supply security plan certification rules
A draft ministerial ordinance was published for public comment on 2026-08-24, with a stated deadline of 2026/09/04 at 18:00. (AI summary)
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Ministerial Ordinance Amending Part of the Employment Insurance Act Enforcement Regulations
This item is a ministerial ordinance partially amending the Employment Insurance Act Enforcement Regulations (originally Ministry of Labour Ordinance No. 3 of 1975). (AI summary)
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8 more with AI summaries this week — search in the dashboard Labor / Employment updates
Finance / AML
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FSA Publishes Comment Results on Supervisory Guidelines Amendments for Capital Adequacy (Pillars 1 and 3)
The Financial Services Agency (FSA) announced the publication of the results of public comments on proposed partial amendments to the 'Comprehensive Guidelines for Supervision of Small and… (AI summary)
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Public Comment Results: Draft Cabinet Office Ordinance and Insurance Supervision Guideline Amendments
The Financial Services Agency (FSA) has published the results of a public comment procedure concerning proposed amendments to a Cabinet Office Ordinance and to the 'Comprehensive Guidelines for… (AI summary)
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Draft Ministerial Ordinance to Amend Health Insurance Act Enforcement Regulations and Related Rules
A draft Ministerial Ordinance to partially amend the Regulations for Enforcement of the Health Insurance Act and related rules was published for public comment on 2026/08/29. (AI summary)
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7 more with AI summaries this week — search in the dashboard Finance / AML updates
Food / Agriculture
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Public Comment: Draft Amendment to Ministerial Ordinance on Standards for Feed and Feed Additives
Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has opened a public comment period on a draft partial amendment to the ministerial ordinance concerning composition standards for feed and… (AI summary)
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Draft Notice amending pesticide criteria for fenmezoditiaz
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries published a draft amendment to Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Notice No. 1650 of 2022 concerning fenmezoditiaz on 2026/08/28; the… (AI summary)
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Draft amendment to MAFF Notice No. 1650 of 2022 concerning alachlor
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries published a draft amendment to Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Notice No. 1650 of 2022 concerning alachlor for public comment on… (AI summary)
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7 more with AI summaries this week — search in the dashboard Food / Agriculture updates
Antitrust / Fair Trade
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Public Comment: Draft Cabinet Order Amending Goods Distribution and SME Agency Enforcement Orders
This is a public comment consultation on a draft Cabinet Order that would partially amend the enforcement order of the Act on Improving the Efficiency of Goods Distribution and the enforcement order… (AI summary)
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Public Comment: Draft Ministerial Order on Small Enterprise and SME Bankruptcy Prevention Mutual Aid Rules
This is a public comment invitation on a draft ministerial order that would partially amend the enforcement regulations under the Small Enterprise Mutual Aid Act and the SME Bankruptcy Prevention… (AI summary)
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JFTC Press Release on Recommendation Issued to J-Top Co., Ltd.
The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) issued a press release regarding a recommendation directed at a company referred to as J-Top Co., Ltd. (AI summary)
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3 more with AI summaries this week — search in the dashboard Antitrust / Fair Trade updates
Public Safety / Disaster Management
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Cabinet Order Amending Designation of Severe Disaster and Applicable Measures for 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake
This item is a Cabinet Order (seirei) that partially amends an earlier Cabinet Order designating the disaster caused by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake as a severe disaster and specifying measures to… (AI summary)
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MLIT Issues Safety Orders to Tokai Kisen Under Maritime Transport and Mariners Acts
According to a Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) press release dated 2026-08-28, safety-related orders were issued to Tokai Kisen Co., Ltd. (AI summary)
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FSA announcement on financial measures for disasters linked to heavy rain from August 27, 2026
The Financial Services Agency announced financial measures concerning disasters and related events associated with heavy rain beginning August 27, 2026. (AI summary)
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1 more with AI summaries this week — search in the dashboard Public Safety / Disaster Management updates
Corporate / Governance
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Results of Public Comment on Draft Cabinet Order Amending the Local Autonomy Act Enforcement Order
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. (AI summary)
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Economic Security / FDI
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Government Announcement on Foreign Exchange Intervention, July 30-August 26, 2026
Japan's Ministry of Finance published an announcement on 2026-08-28 concerning foreign exchange intervention operations during July 30-August 26, 2026. (AI summary)
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Real Estate / Land Use
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MLIT Webinar on Enforcement Rule Amendments for Real Estate Specified Joint Enterprises
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… (AI summary)
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Other
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Public Comment on Draft Cabinet Order Amending the Constitutional Amendment Procedures Enforcement Order
This item is a public comment invitation on a draft Cabinet Order that would partially amend the Enforcement Order of the Act on Procedures for Amending the Constitution of Japan. (AI summary)
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Public Comment on Draft Cabinet Order Amending the Enforcement Order of the Act on Constitutional Amendment Procedures
Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) has posted a request for public comments on a draft Cabinet Order that would partially amend the Enforcement Order of the Act on… (AI summary)
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Public Comment on Draft Cabinet Order Amending Political Funds and Party Subsidies Enforcement Orders
This is a public comment request on a draft cabinet order (seirei) that would partially amend the enforcement orders of the Political Funds Control Act and the Political Party Subsidies Act, and… (AI summary)
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28 more with AI summaries this week — search in the dashboard
Consultations open at week end
Public comment procedures published by 2026-08-30 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: Draft Revision of Antimonopoly Act Merger Review Guidelines Comments due: 2026-08-31 18:00 JST Original Japanese source
- Public Comment on Draft Financial Instruments Business Order and Capital Adequacy Criteria Amendments Comments due: 2026-08-31 17:00 JST Original Japanese source
- Draft amendments to supervisory guidelines for major banks: bank agency business Comments due: 2026-08-31 18:00 JST Original Japanese source
- Public Comment: Draft Partial Amendments to Comprehensive Supervisory Guidelines for Major Banks (Structured Deposits) Comments due: 2026-08-31 18:00 JST Original Japanese source
- Public comment: proposed amendment to procedures for captain reports on serious aviation incidents Comments due: 2026-09-01 00:00 JST Original Japanese source
- Proposed amendment to detailed aviation safety-event reporting procedures Comments due: 2026-09-01 00:00 JST Original Japanese source
- Public Comment on Revised R&D and Social Implementation Plan for Next-Generation Batteries and Motors Project Comments due: 2026-08-31 12:00 JST Original Japanese source
- Public consultation on draft policy for promoting healthcare informatization Comments due: 2026-08-31 12:00 JST Original Japanese source
- Public consultation on revised draft recommendations and expectations for venture capital Comments due: 2026-08-31 17:00 JST Original Japanese source
- Public Comment: Draft Ministerial Ordinance Amending Enforcement Regulations of the Offensive Odor Control Act Comments due: 2026-09-02 00:00 JST Original Japanese source
- Public Comment on Draft Evaluation Report on Competition in the Telecommunications Sector (FY2025) Comments due: 2026-09-02 00:00 JST Original Japanese source
- MIC: Public Comment on Draft FY2025 Telecom Competition Evaluation Report Comments due: 2026-09-02 00:00 JST Original Japanese source
- Public Comment: Draft Ministerial Ordinance Amending Immigration Control Act Enforcement Regulations Comments due: 2026-09-03 00:00 JST Original Japanese source
- Draft Cabinet Office Order Amending Maternal Body Protection Act Enforcement Rules (Public Comment) Comments due: 2026-09-02 23:59 JST Original Japanese source
- Public comment: Draft amendment to MAFF disposition standards for fisheries law violations Comments due: 2026-09-02 23:59 JST Original Japanese source
- Public Comment on Draft Revision of Guidelines for Permanent Residence Permission Comments due: 2026-09-04 00:00 JST Original Japanese source
- Public Comment on Draft Guideline for Revocation of Permanent Resident Status Comments due: 2026-09-04 00:00 JST Original Japanese source
- Public comment on draft amendment to livestock disease prevention designations Comments due: 2026-09-03 23:59 JST Original Japanese source
- Public comment on draft food health impact assessment findings for fluindapyr Comments due: 2026-09-03 23:59 JST Original Japanese source
- Public Comment on Draft Amendments to Sports Promotion Voting (toto) Rules and Related Notice Comments due: 2026-09-04 23:59 JST Original Japanese source
- Public comment on draft partial amendment to the JBIC Act Enforcement Order Comments due: 2026-09-05 00:00 JST Original Japanese source
- Draft Cabinet Order amending the Enforcement Order of the Local Finance Act Comments due: 2026-09-04 23:59 JST Original Japanese source
- Public Comment on Draft Ministerial Order Amending Supply Assurance Plan Certification Rules Comments due: 2026-09-04 18:00 JST Original Japanese source
- Draft ministerial ordinance amending supply security plan certification rules Comments due: 2026-09-04 18:00 JST Original Japanese source
- Draft Guidelines for Certified Specified Overseas Business Promotion Operations: Public Consultation Comments due: 2026-09-05 00:00 JST Original Japanese source
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