# Japan MLIT infrastructure and mobility initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japan-mlit-infrastructure-and-mobility-initiatives > Updated: 2026-09-06T21:59:36.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) is implementing various digital and structural initiatives to modernize infrastructure and mobility. Initially, the ministry established a working group dedicated to the utilization of open data to support pedestrian space mobility. This effort focuses on enhancing mobility within pedestrian-oriented environments through data-driven support. Subsequently, the ministry expanded its focus toward construction industry reforms. MLIT aims to increase productivity and implement work-style reforms by utilizing digital technologies, such as AI, and promoting ‘i-Construction 2.0’. These strategies include addressing environmental challenges like extreme heat and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in adopting ICT. Additionally, the ministry is working to secure public works budgets for the 2027 fiscal year that account for rising labor and material costs. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-06: Japan's MLIT targets construction productivity and work-style reform Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism aims to improve construction productivity and work-life balance through digital transformation and flexible working hours. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japans-mlit-targets-construction-productivity-and-work-style-reform ### 2026-08-23: Japan MLIT forms working group for pedestrian mobility open data Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has formed a working group to promote the open data utilization of pedestrian space mobility support. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-mlit-forms-working-group-for-pedestrian-mobility-open-data --- Cite as: Japan MLIT infrastructure and mobility initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/japan-mlit-infrastructure-and-mobility-initiatives