Politics

1 Council for Transport Policy

Introduces recent deliberation activities such as "Basic Thinking on Mid-to-Long-Term Railroad Improvements for the 21st Century"and "Proper Future Direction for the Taxi Business".

2 CSEAS Databases

3 GISPRI Newsletter

4 Highlighting JAPAN

5 Information and Communication Technology Policy; Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

Introduces project lists including u-Japan (ubiquitous Japan) policy, promotion of ICT utilization, promotion of broadcasting measures, cooperation in international fields, and effective utilization of radio waves, etc.

6 IT Strategy Headquarter; Prime Minister of Japan and His Cabinet

Presents the policies, activities and recent topics of the Headquarters established in FY2001 in the Cabinet of Prime Minister to promote formation of an advanced IT-based society.

7 Japan Echo

A bimonthly journal in Japan since 1974. Features translations of essays, interviews, and discussions by noted commentators on topics of interest in Japan today. Full text of some articles in English can be accessed free of charge. English, French, Spanish and Chinese edition in print.

8 Jurisdictional Laws and Regulations; Ministry of lnternal Affairs and Communications (MIC)

Lists laws and regulations over which MIC holds jurisdiction. It utilizes e-Gov's information distribution system. The site maps the overall system of related laws and regulations and specifically focuses on newly enforced laws and regulations.

9 National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Management (NILIM)

Introduces NILIM, established as a national research and experimental institute that performs technological policy research, etc. for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport.

10 Policy List; Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)

Introduces the policies of the Ministry, reports on structural refrom and economic revitalization and related laws.

11 Policy Research Institute for Land, Infrastructure and Transport; Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MLIT)

Presents the research reports of the Institute established as a think tank of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to be involved in policy making.

12 Policy Research Institute; Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (PRIMAFF)

Presents the outline and activities of the Institute, a national research organization engaged in the comprehensive study and research of the policies within the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF).

13 The Japan Journal

A monthly magazine in Japan since 2004. Aims to send a correct message regarding what country Japan is and what Japan is doing now. Covers a wide range of themes, from Politics, Economy, Science and Technology to Culture. Contents and Summary are available online in English. English, Chinese and Spanish edition in print.

14 The List of Council for Policy; Prime Minister of Japan and His Cabinet

Lists the policy-making councils in the Cabinet of the Prime Minister. By selecting the name of the council, users can see the members, schedules, and contact information, etc. of each council.

15 The Masayoshi Ohira Memorial Foundation

Supports academic studies and other activities on Pacific Basin Community Concept which forms an important part of Japan’s foreign policy.