Japan's Financial Services Agency has published draft cabinet orders and ordinances tied to 2026 amendments on sustainability information disclosure and startup funding, open for public comment until December 13.
Japan's health ministry released evaluation results on how generic drug manufacturers are ensuring stable supply, part of a new review tied to the fiscal 2026 drug pricing revision.
Japan's Digital Agency has added a new poster and leaflet promoting the smartphone version of the My Number card to its public relations materials page, updated November 12, 2026.
The Immigration Services Agency has published summaries of hearings held with local governments, universities, and foreign community groups between April and October 2026 on residency management administration.
Japan's Digital Agency is seeking public comments on two draft ordinances amending rules for registering bank accounts used for public benefit payments, with submissions open until Dec. 12, 2026.
The Hokkaido Prefectural Government reported that the region's consumer price index rose 0.2% from the previous month and 3.1% from a year earlier in September 2026, driven by higher furniture and food prices.
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has warned consumers not to use, buy or sell a roll-on product called 'RR Roll-On' after Tokyo found it contained Delta-9-THC above the legal residual limit.
Japan's land ministry has opened a public comment period on proposed amendments to enforcement rules for the Specified Good Rental Housing program, running through Dec. 10, 2026.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said no special change pointing to a heightened risk of a Nankai Trough megaquake has been observed, and announced a December online lecture and museum exhibit marking 80 years since the Showa Nankai earthquake.
The Immigration Services Agency has published a series of short orientation videos, in Japanese and English, covering topics from garbage disposal to taxes and emergency phrases for new residents of Japan.
Hokkaido's prefectural government has published fresh rice data showing stockpiles at record highs and prices sharply down from last year, while also warning shoppers about scam rice websites.
Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare marked the start of Alcohol-Related Problems Awareness Week by releasing YouTube videos on alcohol dependence and drinking guidelines.
Japan's transport ministry is collecting public comments on Keisei Railway's application to raise its maximum passenger fares, with submissions accepted through November 24, 2026.