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.
The Japan Pension Service says Philippine pensions can now be received in Japan via a Philippine National Bank account, and the application form has been revised accordingly.
New Immigration Services Agency data show record numbers of foreign residents in Japan alongside falling overstayer counts and mixed trends in entries and exits for mid-2026.
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has introduced special provisions under its Industrial Employment Stability Subsidy for employers affected by the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake, offering higher subsidy rates for companies sending workers on temporary secondment.
The Digital Agency has updated the list of hospitals and pharmacies using its Public Medical Hub system, which lets My Number cards serve as medical expense subsidy certificates.
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is collecting public comments through November 12, 2026 on a proposed revision to the enforcement order of the law promoting integrated medical and long-term care services.
The Digital Agency has revised its list of financial institutions that are excluded from certain My Number-linked bank account procedures, including notifications through other banks and information sharing during inheritance or disasters.
Japan's health ministry has started a pilot website called 'Kaseifu-net' that lets users search summaries of housekeeper job listings from local agencies and contact them directly, starting in Tokyo.