Manufacturing, Information, and Distribution/Service Policy
- Jun 27, 2025
- Decision Taken to Broadcast and Live-Stream the Expo 2025 Japan Day Official Ceremony and Event
- Jun 19, 2025
- Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince and Crown Princess Akishino to Appear at Japan Day of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai
- Jun 17, 2025
- Global Startup EXPO 2025 to be Hosted at the Expo Venue Welcoming Stakeholders in the Deep Tech Startup Ecosystem from around the World - for the First Time
- Jun 9, 2025
- Mobility Digital Transformation (DX) Strategy Updated
- Jun 2, 2025
- Launch of the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) System
- May 29, 2025
- Super Creators Certified Under the FY2024 MITOU Program (Exploratory IT Human Resources Project)
- May 28, 2025
- Report Compiled on the Outcome of Meetings of the Study Group on the Strategy to Promote the Elderly Care- and Caregiving-Related Services Industry
- May 28, 2025
- Comprehensive Report Compiled by the Legacy Systems Modernization Committee to Eliminate Legacy Systems
- May 23, 2025
- Publicizing the Report by the Study Group on the Development of Digitally Skilled Workforce for the Era of Society 5.0: For Skills-Based Workforce Development
- May 23, 2025
- Japan Day Official Ceremony and Event to Be Held at Expo 2025, Osaka, Kansai, Japan on July 3
- May 9, 2025
- Outstanding Initiatives to Promote Industrial Data Sharing Selected Under the Project Certification of Ouranos Ecosystem
- Apr 30, 2025
- Special Website “Unlock a New Wellness Era with PHR” Opened for the Provision of Hands-on Experience of PHR-Based Services at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
- Apr 11, 2025
- DX Stocks 2025, Noteworthy DX Companies 2025 and DX Platinum Companies 2025-2027 Selected
- Apr 9, 2025
- Minister Muto Holds Meeting with Mr. Dimitri S. Kerkentzes, Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE)
- Mar 31, 2025
- 2024 Ratio of Cashless Payment Among the Total Amount Paid by Consumers Calculated
- Mar 28, 2025
- Report Compiled on Trust Required for Promoting Industrial Data Sharing in the Ouranos Ecosystem
- Mar 28, 2025
- FY2025 Vision for the Machine Parts and Tooling Industries Formulated
- Mar 26, 2025
- Japanese Audit Standard for Textile Industry (JASTI) Formulated
- Mar 10, 2025
- Announcement of Organizations Recognized in the 2025 Outstanding Organizations of KENKO Investment for Health
- Mar 10, 2025
- 53 Enterprises Selected under the 2025 KENKO Investment for Health Stock Selection
- Mar 5, 2025
- “Strategy for Vitalization of the Cybersecurity Industry” Compiled
- Mar 5, 2025
- Ms. Fujiwara Norika to Serve as Honorary Director of the Japan Pavilion
- Feb 28, 2025
- Technical Reference Document Released for Promoting Industrial Data Interoperability in the Ouranos Ecosystem
- Feb 27, 2025
- First Japan-Korea High Level Dialogue in the Field of Critical Minerals Held
- Feb 26, 2025
- Future Perspectives on Autonomous Delivery Robots Compiled
- Feb 19, 2025
- Experience-Based Demonstration Event for Users of PHR Services Held as Effort in the Lead up to Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai
- Feb 12, 2025
- Interpretative Guidelines on Electronic Commerce and Information Property Trading Revised
- Feb 7, 2025
- Cabinet Decision on the Bill for the Act for Partially Amending the Act on Facilitation of Information Processing and the Act on Special Accounts
- Jan 27, 2025
- “Manual on Cross-Border Industrial Data Management” Compiled to Promote Companies’ International Data Sharing and Utilization
- Jan 23, 2025
- Study Group on Green Steel for Green Transformation (GX) to be Launched
- Jan 14, 2025
- Introduction of Plant Area in Japanese Government Pavilion and Displays Related to Universe (Third Round of Publication of Displays)
- Dec 23, 2024
- Introduction of Factory Area in Japanese Government Pavilion (Second Round of Publication of Displays)
- Oct 17, 2024
- New Designation of Sado Mumyoi-Yaki and Izumi Glass as Traditional Crafts under the Act on the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries
- Oct 17, 2024
- Exclusive Uniform for Attendants of the Japanese Government Pavilion Chosen
- Oct 4, 2024
- Interim Report 3.0 Released as Outcome of Meetings of the Expert Group on the Development of Digital Infrastructures (Data Centers (DCs), etc.)
- Sep 25, 2024
- Results of FY2023 E-Commerce Market Survey Compiled
- Sep 19, 2024
- “The Digital Governance Code 3.0 - Toward Enhancement of Corporate Value by DX Management -” Formulated
- Sep 19, 2024
- Study Group on Green Steel for Green Transformation (GX) to be Launched
- Sep 11, 2024
- Announcement of the Winners in the 11th Robot Awards Program
- Aug 30, 2024
- Minister Saito Holds Meeting with Mr. Dimitri S. Kerkentzes, Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE)
- Aug 19, 2024
- Applications Open for the 2025 KENKO Investment for Health and 2025 Outstanding Organizations of KENKO Investment for Health
- Jun 28, 2024
- Priority Fields in the Use of Robot Technology for Long-term Care Revised
- Jun 28, 2024
- Compilation of Report on Approaches to Human Resources and Skills Required for DX Promotion in the Age of Generative AI 2024: ー How to Face Generative AI for Transformation ー
- Jun 28, 2024
- Compilation of the Smart Manufacturing Development Guideline (SMD Guideline)
- Jun 24, 2024
- Minister Saito Holds Meeting with Mr. Dimitri S. Kerkentzes, Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE)
- Jun 3, 2024
- Super Creators Certified under the FY2023 MITOU Program (Exploratory IT Human Resources Project)
- May 31, 2024
- FY2023 Measures to Promote Manufacturing Technology (White Paper on Manufacturing Industries 2024) Released
- May 27, 2024
- DX Stocks 2024, Noteworthy DX Companies 2024 and DX Platinum Companies 2024-2026 Selected
- May 24, 2024
- Mobility Digital Transformation (DX) Strategy Formulated
- Apr 26, 2024
- The Space Strategy Fund Basic Policy and Implementation Policy (for Budget Allocated to METI)
- Apr 19, 2024
- Approval of Plans for Ensuring a Stable Supply of Cloud Programs under the Economic Security Promotion Act
- Apr 8, 2024
- Minister Saito and State Minister Kozuki Hold Meeting with Mr. Dimitri S. Kerkentzes, Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE)
- Mar 29, 2024
- 2023 Ratio of Cashless Payment Among the Total Amount Paid by Consumers Calculated
- Mar 18, 2024
- METI Parliamentary Vice-Minister Ishii Participates in G7 Industry, Technology and Digital Ministerial Meeting
- Mar 11, 2024
- 53 Enterprises Selected under the 2024 KENKO Investment for Health Stock Selection
- Mar 11, 2024
- Announcement of Organizations Selected under the 2024 Certified KENKO Investment for Health Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program
- Feb 22, 2024
- Release of the “WITH ART Start Up Guideline” for Art Projects for Regional Revitalization
- Feb 14, 2024
- Launch of AI Safety Institute
- Feb 2, 2024
- Evaluation on Transparency and Fairness of Specified Digital Platforms Compiled
- Feb 2, 2024
- GENIAC to be Launched as a Project for Enhancing Japan's Capability to Develop Generative AI
- Dec 18, 2023
- METI and the National Bank of Cambodia Sign and Exchange Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) in the Area of Unified QR Code-Based Payments
- Dec 8, 2023
- Commendation Ceremony for Presenting Special Awards Held under the Good Design Award 2023 Program
- Nov 27, 2023
- World Robot Summit 2025 to be Held
- Nov 14, 2023
- METI Minister Nishimura Attends Meeting to Exchange Views with the Senior Executives of AI and Semiconductor Companies
- Nov 10, 2023
- Call for Applicants Starts for Supporting the Development of Generative AI Foundation Models
- Nov 2, 2023
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister Yoshida Delivers Remark at WDO World Design Assembly Tokyo 2023
- Oct 26, 2023
- New Designation of Tokyo Honzome Chusen as Traditional Craft under the Act on the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries
- Oct 19, 2023
- Launch of Level 4 System Mobility Acceleration Committee for Realization of New Automated Driving Mobility Services by FY2025
- Oct 18, 2023
- Guidelines for Promoting the Development of EV Charging Infrastructure Formulated
- Sep 29, 2023
- Winners of the 17th Kids Design Awards Program's Grand Award and Excellence Awards Announced
- Sep 22, 2023
- Preliminary Survey for the Development of Generative AI Foundation Model to be Commenced
- Sep 22, 2023
- METI Minister Nishimura Signs Memorandum of Cooperation Concerning Battery Supply Chains with Canada
- Sep 21, 2023
- Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with Mr. Dimitri S. Kerkentzes, Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE)
- Sep 11, 2023
- Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for the Japanese Government Pavilion (Japan Pavilion) at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
- Aug 31, 2023
- Results of FY2022 E-Commerce Market Survey Compiled
- Aug 21, 2023
- Applications Open for the 2024 Health & Productivity Stock Selection and 2024 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program
- Jun 30, 2023
- Demonstrations Commence Using Commercial Electric Vehicles with the Aim of Achieving Carbon Neutrality in the Transportation Sector, such as the Operation of Buses, Trucks, and Taxies
- Jun 26, 2023
- First Meeting of the Study Group for Promoting Development of Battery-Charging Infrastructure Held
- Jun 12, 2023
- METI Holds Japan Innovation Night
- Jun 1, 2023
- Allocation Rate of Credit Card Merchant Fee Disclosed
- May 31, 2023
- "DX Stocks 2023," "Noteworthy DX Companies 2023" and "Platinum DX Companies 2023-2025" Selected
- May 30, 2023
- Interim Report 2.0 Released as Outcome of Meetings of the Expert Group on the Development of Digital Infrastructures (Data Centers (DCs), etc.)
- May 26, 2023
- Super Creators Certified under the MITOU Program (Exploratory IT Human Resources Project)!
- May 22, 2023
- Automated Driving Mobility Services Configured with a Level 4 System Start for the First Time in Japan
- May 12, 2023
- Operation of Automated Driving Vehicle with a Level 4 System Approved for the First Time in Japan
- Apr 30, 2023
- “G7 Digital and Tech Ministers’ Meeting in Takasaki, Gunma” Held
- Apr 13, 2023
- METI Minister Nishimura Visits Osaka Prefecture, Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, and Visits Panasonic Holdings Corporation to Observe Automated Delivery Robots
- Apr 13, 2023
- METI Opens Official Website for the Japanese Government Pavilion (Japan Pavilion) at the 2025 World Exposition in Japan (Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan)
- Apr 6, 2023
- 2022 Ratio of Cashless Payment Among the Total Amount Paid by Consumers Calculated
- Apr 5, 2023
- “Study Group on Ideal Approaches to the Distribution Industry Facing High Prices” Compiles Report, “Reviving Physical Stores,” to Redefine Ideal Approaches to the Distribution Industry Facing the Highest Prices in Forty Years
- Mar 31, 2023
- Automated Driving Vehicle Approved as Automated Operation Level 4 System for the First Time in Japan
- Mar 27, 2023
- Automated Delivery Robots to Operate on Public Roads from April 2023
- Mar 20, 2023
- Discussion by Study Group on the Future Direction of Cashless Payment Summarized
- Mar 8, 2023
- Announcement of Organizations Selected under the 2023 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program
- Mar 8, 2023
- 49 Enterprises Selected under the 2023 Health & Productivity Stock Selection
- Mar 8, 2023
- Name, Concept and Design for the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Women's Pavilion Announced
- Feb 9, 2023
- The First Meeting of the Second Phase of the Sports Future Development Conference Is to Be Held
- Jan 31, 2023
- The 100 Next Leader Textile Industry Companies Have Been Selected
- Jan 27, 2023
- Grand Prix Winners of the Japan Healthcare Business Contest (JHeC) 2023 Selected
- Jan 19, 2023
- Japanese and Chinese Government Organizations Held Exchange of Views Toward Stronger Protection of Intellectual Property Rights
- Jan 18, 2023
- Study Group on Future Design Policies to Be Established
- Jan 10, 2023
- Winners of the Ninth Monodzukuri Nippon Grand Awards
- Dec 22, 2022
- Evaluation on Transparency and Fairness of Specified Digital Platforms Compiled
- Dec 16, 2022
- Mr. Hirai Hirohide, Vice-Minister for International Affairs, Attends OECD Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting
- Dec 6, 2022
- Minister Nishimura Attends the Signing Ceremony of the MOC Between Imec and Rapidus, with Mr. Jan JAMBON, Minister-President of the Government of Flanders
- Nov 30, 2022
- Standard Rates for Credit Card Interchange Fees Disclosed
- Nov 30, 2022
- Japan Reports on the Progress in Preparations for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, at the 171st General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE)
- Nov 16, 2022
- New Designation of Tokyo Shamisen, Tokyo Koto, and Edo Hyogu as Traditional Crafts under the Act on the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries
- Nov 11, 2022
- Announcement Regarding Efforts Toward the Establishment of Design and Manufacturing Bases for Next-Generation Semiconductors
- Oct 12, 2022
- Announcement of the Winners in the Tenth Robot Awards Program
- Oct 11, 2022
- Name and Date Decided for the 2023 G7 Digital and Tech Ministers' Meeting
- Oct 3, 2022
- Designation of Digital Platform Providers Subject to Specific Regulations Under the Act on Improving Transparency and Fairness of Digital Platforms (TFDPA)
- Oct 3, 2022
- Winners of the 16th Kids Design Awards Program's Grand Award and Excellence Awards Announced
- Sep 27, 2022
- First Meeting of the Study Group on the Future Direction of Cashless Payment to Be Held
- Sep 20, 2022
- METI to Hold the 5th Well Aging Society Summit Asia-Japan (WASS)
- Sep 14, 2022
- Standard Rates for Credit Card Interchange Fees Will Be Disclosed
- Sep 14, 2022
- FY2021 Award Ceremony to Be Held at Kyoto Prefectural Kyoto Stadium (Sanga Stadium by Kyocera) for the Winning Stadiums and Arenas Selected as Exchange Bases Bringing Together Different Generations
- Sep 6, 2022
- Mobility Hydrogen Public-Private Conference To Be Held
- Sep 2, 2022
- METI Parliamentary Vice-Minister Nagamine Participates in G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting
- Aug 22, 2022
- Applications Open for the 2023 Health & Productivity Stock Selection and 2023 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program
- Aug 12, 2022
- Results of FY2021 E-Commerce Market Survey Compiled
- Aug 8, 2022
- Report "Agile Governance Update -How Governments, Businesses and Civil Society Can Create a Better World By Reimagining Governance-" Compiled
- Aug 1, 2022
- Minister Hagiuda Signs an Agreement with The Boeing Company on Cooperation in Future Aircraft Technology
- Jul 30, 2022
- New Research and Development Organization has Decided to Be Launched for Research into Next-Generation Semiconductors
- Jul 29, 2022
- FY2021 Summary of the Digital Platform Consultation Desks’ Operations
- Jul 27, 2022
- Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition Celebrates the Opening of Its Tokyo Office, and Signs an Agreement with the Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan (IPA) to Promote Cooperation
- Jul 26, 2022
- Association for Networking Local Governments of Textile Production Areas to Be Established to Drive Cooperation between Said Areas
- Jul 21, 2022
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister Yoshikawa Meets with Mr. Dimitrios Kerkentzes, Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE)
- Jul 19, 2022
- Prime Minister Kishida and METI State Minister Hosoda Attend the 1000 Days to Go! Event (Tokyo), 1,000 Days Prior to Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai; Name of the Official Character and Theme Song Announced
- Jul 5, 2022
- Cabinet Decision on the Cabinet Order to Partially Amend the Cabinet Order for Stipulating the Business Category and Scale under Article 4, Paragraph 1 of the Act on Improving Transparency and Fairness of Digital Platforms
- Jul 1, 2022
- Automotive Semiconductor Supply Chain Working Group Releases Interim Report Titled Efforts to Make Automotive Supply Chains Resilient
- Jun 29, 2022
- First Meeting of the Study Group on the Distribution Industry and Inflation to be Held
- Jun 27, 2022
- Interim Report by the Pallet Standardization Promotion Subcommittee of the Public-Private Round Table for Standardizing Distribution Released
- Jun 27, 2022
- Study Group on Art and the Economy and Society to Be Established
- Jun 22, 2022
- Japan Reports on Progress in Preparations for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, at the 170th General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE)
- Jun 20, 2022
- PHR Service Business Association (Tentative Name) to Be Established
- Jun 17, 2022
- Commencement of the First Meeting of Public-Private Committee on New Technologies toward Decarbonization of Aircraft
- May 31, 2022
- FY2021 Measures to Promote Manufacturing Technology (White Paper on Monodzukuri 2022) Released
- May 27, 2022
- Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) on the Aircraft Industry Signed and Exchanged with the Government of Malaysia
- May 27, 2022
- Super Creators Certified under the MITOU Program (Exploratory IT Human Resources Project)!
- May 12, 2022
- METI Parliamentary Vice-Minister Yoshikawa Participates in the G7 Digital Ministers' Meeting
- May 10, 2022
- Collection of Use Case Examples Expanded Regarding Management Methods for Utilizing Open Source Software and Ensuring Its Security
- May 10, 2022
- LMVH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault Pays a Courtesy Visit to Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno to Strengthen His Company's Ties with the Japanese Fashion and Art Industries, and Exchange Views Together
- May 2, 2022
- Emerging State of Fashion Report Compiled
- Apr 21, 2022
- Agreement Reached on Declaration to Establish the Global Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) Forum
- Apr 4, 2022
- Expo 2020 Dubai Closes, the BIE Flag Is Passed on to Japan
- Apr 1, 2022
- Interpretative Guidelines on Electronic Commerce and Information Property Trading Revised
- Mar 31, 2022
- Basic Plan Formulated for the Japan Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
- Mar 30, 2022
- Guidebook for Utilization of Camera Images Ver. 3.0 Formulated
- Mar 18, 2022
- Call for Participants for the NEDO Supply Chain Data Challenge