Japan's health ministry is accepting public comments until November 24, 2026 on draft ministerial ordinances that would update National Health Insurance rules following amendments to the Health Insurance Act.
Japan's Digital Agency has updated its list of national qualifications that can be processed online via Mynaportal, newly including doctors, dentists, pharmacists, nurses and other medical licenses.
Japan's education ministry is seeking public comments on a draft policy for publishing and adopting textbooks that include digital formats, with submissions open until November 8, 2026.
The Japan Pension Service has closed its Hirara and Ishigaki pension offices in Okinawa Prefecture from October 23 because of Typhoon No. 30, with reopening to be announced on its website.
Japan's Immigration Services Agency, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, and OTIT are working with the Vietnamese Embassy to support Vietnamese residents in Japan who are facing various difficulties.
The Immigration Services Agency has posted outlines of its fiscal year 2026 hearings with local governments and community groups supporting foreign residents, part of its ongoing effort to gather input on residency administration.
Japan's Digital Agency has posted a call for opinions on a contract to operate and maintain the Visit Japan Web system, covering fiscal years 2027 through 2029, as part of its ongoing procurement process.
Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has opened a public comment period on measures to ensure stable and sustainable operation of postal services, running through November 20, 2026.
The Digital Agency has started providing an Android version of the My Number Card, extending digital ID functionality to Android smartphone users.
The Digital Agency has refreshed its explanatory materials on the MyNumber system, covering information-sharing between agencies, the public funds receiving account and bank account registration schemes, and security safeguards.
The Health, Labour and Welfare Ministry issued revised guidelines for employers on promoting workers' health, effective October 19, 2026, adding cancer, women's health, dental, bone and eye screenings to disease-prevention measures.
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is accepting public comments until November 16, 2026 on proposed revisions to energy-saving criteria for sash manufacturers under the Top Runner program for building materials.
Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is collecting public comments on Izu Hakone Railway's application to raise its maximum passenger fares, with submissions accepted through October 30, 2026.