Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

Japan disaster preparedness and emergency awareness

23 clusters · 45 sources · last updated about 5 hours ago

Latest: Wakayama conducts earthquake and tsunami evacuation drills

Japan continues its various initiatives to promote disaster preparedness and emergency medical awareness. Recent regional drills have focused on specialized response capabilities. In Otofu, training sessions simulated fl

Japan retirement, social security, and inheritance planning

30 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Japan: Inheritance Tax Exceptions and Reverse Mortgages for Condominiums

Financial planning in Japan involves navigating complex social security, pension, and inheritance tax systems. A critical component is the transition from old-age to survivor pensions. Regarding taxation, gift tax regula

NAVITIME Japan service expansions

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Navitime Japan launches new navigation features for roadkill prevention and bus stops

NAVITIME Japan has introduced several updates to its navigation services. The company received the ‘App Ape 10-Year Award’ from Fuller Inc., recognizing its consistent growth in monthly active users over the last decade.

Japan workplace harassment and labor rights management

13 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Japan mandates customer harassment countermeasures for businesses

Discussions regarding Japanese workplace management have focused on labor rights and the prevention of various forms of harassment. Initial reports highlighted disputes over ‘disguised contracting’ (giso ukeoi) involving

JCAS Airways operational preparations

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: JCAS Airways applies for air transport license with 2028 launch target

JCAS Airways, a regional airline startup based in Osaka, is undergoing organizational and regulatory preparations for its upcoming service launch. In October 2026, the company relocated its Tokyo office to Minato Ward to

Japan vacant house and housing management trends

7 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Japan real estate: Costs and risks of managing vacant homes

Japan is addressing a housing crisis marked by rising construction costs and a significant increase in vacant properties. Projections indicate that by 2038, one in three houses in the country could be vacant. The vacancy

Japanese construction and civil engineering exhibitions

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Civil Engineering Collection 2026 to be held in Shinjuku

The Japanese construction and civil engineering sectors are hosting various technical events and exhibitions in late 2026. In October, the Construction Technology Exhibition 2026 Kanto was scheduled for Tokyo, alongsid

Japan aging: pensions, healthcare, and social security

45 clusters · 73 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Japan LDP lawmakers urge increase in nursing care compensation

Japan’s aging population faces deepening financial and social pressures. While the government provides the Pension-Life-Support Grant, a gap persists between social security and living costs. For low-income seniors, long

Kyushu tourism recovery and discount initiatives

12 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Kyushu Travel Subsidy Program Resumes Bookings Across Multiple Platforms

Tourism recovery efforts in the Kyushu region have emerged through both private sector initiatives and planned government intervention following a Kumamoto earthquake. In late July 2026, Toyota Financial Services and the

SkyDrive eVTOL development in Japan

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: SkyDrive expands global eVTOL partnerships and receives Japanese award

SkyDrive and a consortium of approximately 15 companies, including MUFG Bank, launched the “Kansai Air Transportation Network Concept” to study the feasibility of commercial electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL)

Japanese Minister Kazuo Yanaka resigns amid controversies

8 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Japan Agriculture Minister Yana resigns after one month

Japan’s Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Kazuo Yanaka, resigned on October 14 following intense political pressure and threats of a censure motion from opposition parties. His departure followed scrutiny

Typhoon 30 transitions to extratropical cyclone; warnings

17 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Typhoon 30 causes fatalities and widespread damage across Japan

Typhoon 30 (Chan-Phá) transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on the night of October 25 as it moved east-northeast from the waters west of Kyushu. The system is expected to continue bringing heavy rainfall from Shiko

Japan infrastructure recovery after Noto Peninsula disaster

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Kurobe Gorge Trolley Railway resumes full service in Japan

Recovery efforts for roads and railways continue across various regions in Japan following natural disasters. In Aizawaso Town, the prefecture announced it would take over the reconstruction of the Nakamura Chohira Line,

Honda Passport SUV expansion and updates

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Honda unveils redesigned Passport TrailSport with enhanced off-road capabilities

Honda is expanding the availability and off-road capabilities of its Passport SUV in both the United States and Japan. Initially, the company announced plans to import the Passport to the Japanese market in the second h

Japanese rental and insurance liability regulations

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Insurance liability and coverage considerations in Japan

Legal obligations in Japan vary across housing and insurance contexts. In rental housing, tenants are generally not responsible for repairing air conditioning units that fail due to natural wear or aging, as these are ty

Daiwa House logistics automation projects in Japan

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Daiwa House consortium to pilot drone delivery for Tokyo tower mansions

Daiwa House Industry is participating in multiple government-selected projects in Japan aimed at automating logistics to address driver shortages and labor regulations. In one initiative supported by the Ministry of Lan

Japan housing and mortgage financial planning

5 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Japan Housing Market: Navigating Land Selection and Construction Delays

Financial planning in Japan is increasingly shaped by housing costs, mortgage management, and shifting interest rate forecasts. For older residents, retirement stability is influenced by whether they own their homes outr

Japan infrastructure and weather disruptions

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Japan railway services face delays and potential cancellations

Japan has experienced various infrastructure and weather-related challenges. In Saga Prefecture, discussions regarding the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen continued, with officials clarifying that the government has not promised

Japan regional service access challenges

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Japan promotes mobility data and community aid to solve regional transport gaps

In Japan, community-led and government initiatives are emerging to address service gaps in regional areas caused by aging populations and labor shortages. Efforts to improve regional healthcare include proposals from ci

Japanese Railway Day observations

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Japan observes Railway Day marking historical rail development

Japan observes Railway Day on October 14, a holiday established in 1994 to commemorate the 1872 opening of the first railway line between Shinbashi and Yokohama. The day highlights the industry’s role in national logisti

Heavy rainfall and flooding risks in Japan

6 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Japan underpass flooding: 134 vehicles submerged in 10 years

Heavy rainfall and sudden “guerrilla rainstorms” in Japan have led to significant safety risks and infrastructure concerns. In Chiba Prefecture, record-breaking rainfall in mid-August 2026 resulted in over 3,000 vehicles

Japan aging population real estate and care trends

5 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Aging population and vacant homes create social challenges

Japan is facing growing challenges regarding real estate management and inheritance as the population ages. Homeowners are increasingly burdened by the maintenance of large properties and the costs associated with proper

Utsunomiya LRT ridership and expansion

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Utsunomiya LRT extension approved for 2036 opening

The Utsunomiya LRT ‘Lightline’ in Tochigi Prefecture reached a milestone of 15 million cumulative users within three years of its August 2023 opening, exceeding initial demand projections. The system has reportedly decre

Tokyo ends record 37-day consecutive rainfall streak

4 clusters · 56 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Tokyo records longest consecutive rainy period in history

Tokyo has ended its record-breaking streak of consecutive rainfall, which lasted from August 27 to October 2. The 37-day period marks the longest continuous rain in the capital since record-keeping began in 1886, surpass

Chiba recovery: Aid gaps, infrastructure, and budget updates

14 clusters · 191 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Chiba City approves 2.78 billion yen for disaster recovery

One month after the record-breaking heavy rains in Chiba Prefecture, the scale of destruction has been revised, with damage reported to over 7,000 homes through flooding. The disaster, triggered by a ‘squall line type’ l