Japan's health ministry is accepting public comments until November 9, 2026 on a draft ministerial ordinance that would amend enforcement regulations under the Infectious Disease Control Act. The proposal is not yet finalized.
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is accepting public comments through November 7, 2026, on a draft basic policy addressing equal employment opportunities for men and women in the workplace.
The Japan Pension Service has announced when it will issue 2026 social insurance (National Pension) premium deduction certificates, both electronically and by mail, for use in year-end adjustment and tax filing.
Japan's land ministry is collecting public comments through November 5 on a draft Cabinet order tied to revisions of the Urban Renaissance Special Measures Act, which would also amend related city planning and building rules.
The National Tax Agency has added a detailed explanatory video to its special website on a proposed two-year reduction in the consumption tax rate on food and beverages, which remains a draft pending Diet approval.
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.