Japan's transport ministry has opened a public comment period on draft changes to notices detailing vehicle safety standards under the Road Transport Vehicle Act, running through early November 2026.
Japan's Digital Agency is working with university festival committees to use My Number Cards, including the iPhone version, to confirm whether visitors are over 20 before serving alcohol.
The National Tax Agency has expanded its AI chatbot, nicknamed Futaba, to answer questions about the Reiwa 8 (2026) year-end tax adjustment, alongside existing tax topics, available around the clock.
Japan's National Police Agency has opened a public comment period on a draft rule revising detailed standards for designated driving school curricula, running from October 2 to November 1, 2026.
The National Tax Agency has published an overview of a new 'accounting software method (compact type)' for outsourced bookkeeping guidance, alongside existing rules on record-keeping for business income earners.
Japan's Immigration Services Agency has refreshed its monthly figures on Ukrainian evacuees, reporting updated arrival numbers, demographics, and residency data as of September 30, 2026.
The Digital Agency has announced it plans to start an Android version of the My Number Card on October 20, 2026, as part of its web services and applications.
Japan's land ministry is collecting public comments through October 31 on a proposed amendment to the enforcement order for the law governing real estate appraisals, which could affect how property valuations are conducted.
The Japan Pension Service says several employer-submitted health insurance and employee pension insurance forms changed layout from October 1, 2026, covering hiring, resignation, age-70 changes and workplace status.
The Japan Pension Service announced that both the Iwamizawa and Ueno pension offices will begin operating at new locations from Tuesday, January 12, 2027. Applicants are advised to check the official PDFs for the new addresses before visiting.
The Japan Pension Service launched three social insurance changes on October 1, 2026, covering childcare pension exemptions, part-time worker enrollment rules, and a new premium adjustment system for employers.
The Immigration Services Agency has revised its guidelines for granting permanent residency and issued new guidelines on revoking permanent resident status, with the revocation rules to begin operation in April 2027.
The Immigration Services Agency has opened a public comment period on a proposed revision to rules defining visa activities under the Immigration Control Act, running until October 30, 2026.