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Follow-up on the Growth Strategy, etc.

June 16, 2023

Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 1
Ⅰ. Follow-ups on "Investments in People, Structural Wage Increases, andGuidelines for Integrated Three-Pronged Labor Market Reforms" ............... 1
Ⅱ. Follow-ups on "Investment in GX and DX" ................................................... 2
1. "GX" Related.................................................................................................. 2
2. "DX" Related.................................................................................................. 4
3. "Science, Technology, and Innovation" Related .......................................... 5
Ⅲ. Follow-up on "Building Economic and Social Systems for Solving Social
Issues"............................................................................................................... 10
Ⅳ. Follow-ups on "Multipolarization of the Economy and Society" ............... 11
1. "Promoting the Vision for a Digital Garden City Nation" Related ........... 11
2. "Promoting Overseas Business Investments by Japanese Companies"
Related........................................................................................................... 17
Ⅴ. Follow-ups on "Promoting Inbound Tourism by Taking Advantage ofJapan’s Attractiveness".................................................................................... 19
Ⅵ. Follow-ups on "Initiatives in Individual Fields" ......................................... 22
1. "Space" Related ........................................................................................... 22
2. "Ocean" Related .......................................................................................... 23
3. "Promoting External Economic Partnerships" Related ............................ 24iIntroduction
Based on the progress of "Grand Design and Action Plan for a New Form of Capitalism"and “Follow-ups” which describes matters to be addressed based on previous growthstrategies, etc., in line with the relevant itemization of the "Grand Design and Action Plan for
a New Form of Capitalism 2023 Revised Version," we list the initiatives to be promoted asfollow-ups.

Ⅰ. Follow-ups on "Investments in People, Structural Wage Increases, and Guidelines
for Integrated Three-Pronged Labor Market Reforms"(Providing educational programs that meet the needs of local industries)
・In order to develop highly skilled human resources that meet the needs of local industries,
we will allocate coordinators to local universities and local governments, etc. and will
support the provision of re-skilling programs based on these needs. In addition, in order topromote the reskilling of specialist engineers such as automobile mechanics, we will
support the provision of re-skilling programs for specialized engineers at Specialized
Training College.
(Expanding and improving the effectiveness of the Declaration of Partnership Building)・In order to further expand the Declaration of Partnership Building, we will implement
additional points measures in the subsidy systems for declared companies from both thenational government and local governments, and will promote the conclusion of agreements
between local governments and economic organizations. Additionally, in order to improvethe effectiveness of the Declaration of Partnership Building, we will investigate the efforts
of declared companies and the evaluations of their subcontractors, and will provide
feedback to the declared companies so that they can improve their efforts.
(Developing an online system for the Silver Human Resources Center)
・For Silver Human Resource Centers we will take measures, including system development,
working conditions can be clearly indicated to their members by around FY2024.
(Applying labor insurance to freelancers)
・ The Labor Policy Council will deliberate on adding freelancers who meet certain
requirements to the workers' accident compensation insurance special enrollment system,
will reach a conclusion on the matter promptly, and we will take necessary measures.
(Support for balancing long-term care and work, etc.)
・By FY2023 we will consider and take the necessary measures to establish a system tosupport companies that take steps to balance employees' long-term care and work while
also giving due consideration to Quality of Life (QOL) for the elderly. We will also
demonstrate the provision of long-term care services outside of long-term care insurance.
(Organizational reforms in medical and long-term care fields)

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・In preparation for the April 2024 introduction of upper limits on doctor's overtime work, wewill collect and horizontally develop case studies of more efficient and high-quality clinicaleducation and research at universities and university hospitals. In conjunction with this,
support will be provided for securing human resources to support education and research.
・Based on “the Model Core Curriculum for Medical Education in Japan”, while respecting
universities' independence and autonomy, we will support the development of anenvironment for enhancing medical education at university medical schools.
(Support for marriage, etc.)
・In order to fulfill the hopes of people in younger generations who desire to marry, we willcontinue to support efforts by local governments to provide opportunities and places to meet
people. In addition, we will support companies that support housework support services,
etc. for company employees and that provide life planning training, etc.
(Prevention of illness and worsening illness, and promoting healthy lifestyles)
・ For the health scoring report, by FY2023 we will add the data health plan common
evaluation index as a new display item.
・From FY2023, in order to match companies that put Health and Productivity Management
into practice with services that support high-quality and effective Health and Productivity
Management, we will establish a portal site that allows users to search for and compare
related services.
・In order to smoothly implement the "Fourth Specific Health Examination Implementation
Plan" starting from FY2024 to promote prevention, prevention of serious illness, and healthpromotion, we will review the introduction of outcome evaluations in specific healthguidance, visualization results, and the promotion of ICT utilization, etc.
・In order to promote comprehensive support for women's health, in addition to continuing topromote research to understand health issues that are specific to women, such as
dysmenorrhea and menopausal disorder, and to provide appropriate support based onevidence, and we will also develop statements on women's health in relevant medical
societies. Additionally, we will support demonstrations of the utilization of femtech
products and services by companies and local governments, and will horizontally develop
demonstration cases.
・Starting in FY2024, we will conduct the Japan Environment and Children's Study (JECS)
after the age of 13 based on the "Japan Environment and Children's Study (JECS)
Conceptual Plan."

Ⅱ. Follow-ups on "Investment in GX and DX"
1. "GX" Related(Development of carbon intensity data, etc.)2

・Based on the results of the April 2023 G7 Ministers' Meeting on Climate, Energy andEnvironment in Sapporo, in order to establish international evaluation methods anddefinitions for the diffusion of green products, we will promote the development of a data
platform for “carbon intensity” that is based on the Global Data Collection Framework forsteel. In addition, we will promote “avoided emissions”, including by developing evaluation
methods.
(JCM)
・In order to promote the utilization of the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM), in FY2023 wewill formulate guidelines for large-scale projects such as CCS and develop institutionalarrangements for handling JCM credits in the carbon credit markets. Additionally, we will
establish the Paris Agreement Article 6 Implementation Partnership Center in 2023.
(Synthetic fuels and SAF)
・In order to commercialize synthetic fuels (e-fuel) by the early 2030s, we will accelerate thedevelopment of large-scale and highly efficient production technologies for e-fuel byutilizing the Green Innovation Fund. Additionally, we will encourage the formation of both
domestic and overseas projects with the aim of early supply of e-fuel, and will promote theinternational standardization of e-fuel quality. Furthermore, in order to build a system thatcan stably supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at internationally competitive prices, wewill support the development of the raw materials for SAF and the development of
manufacturing and transportation infrastructure in Japan and overseas, including Southeast
Asia and Australia.
(Formation of carbon neutral ports)
・We will promote the decarbonization of ports through the formation of carbon neutral ports,
including overseas, by taking the initiative in international discussions for the formation ofgreen shipping corridors.
(Support for calculating greenhouse gas emissions by SMEs)
・ In order that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that do not have reporting
obligations will voluntarily calculate and publish their greenhouse gas emissions moreeasily from FY2024, we will improve the Energy Efficiency and Global WarmingCountermeasures online reporting System (EEGS) for the Act on Rationalizing Energy Use,Act on Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures, and Act on Rational Use andAppropriate Management of Fluorocarbons.
(Conversion to natural refrigerant equipment to reduce hydrofluorocarbon (HFC)
Emissions)・In order to reduce HFC emissions in FY2030 by 55% compared to FY2013, starting in
FY2023 we will subsidize introduction of natural refrigerant equipment to SMEs, aiming
to double the number of installations by FY2027, and will also provide subsidies to large

3companies pledging to convert to natural refrigerant equipment. Additionally, intensive
support will also be provided to accelerate the development of next-generation refrigerants
and the equipment that uses them.

2. "DX" Related(Utilization of personal data trust banks)・Based on the results of an FY2022 examination of the use of personal data trust banks in
the health and medical fields, by the end of FY2023 we will revise the certification
guidelines of personal data trust banks. In addition, demonstrations will be conducted withthe aim of revising the certification guidelines for the education field by around Fy2024
and for smart cities by around FY2025.
(Improving the cashless usage environment)
・Based on the results of the FY2022 review that was conducted to strengthen security
measures for credit card payment systems, we will review measures regarding theInstallment Sales Act to prevent unauthorized use of a credit card number by 2024, and takenecessary measures.
・Based on the progress of experiments on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), thedeliberations at the Expert Meeting on CBDC that are to be held by the end of the year, andinternational trends, the government and the Bank of Japan will clarify the basic concepts
and possible options that outline the design of CBDC, including the role design between
the private sector and the Bank of Japan, as well as between CBDC and other types of
payment instruments, and ensuring security and handling of user information. Based onthese, we will consider the feasibility and legal aspects of issuing a CBDC.
(Promoting DX by companies, etc.)
・In order to improve companies' ability to respond to unforeseen situations such as the riskof disruptions to supply chains, by the first half of FY2024 we will formulate a guideline
for the spread of technologies that enable flexible control and recombination at
manufacturing sites through the usage of wireless communication technologies.
(Medical DX)
・By April 2024, we will support the introduction of systems that enable at-home medical
online eligibility confirmations and medical online eligibility confirmations that allow for
only the acquisition of eligibility information online. Additionally, by around April 2024
we will also make it possible to confirm online eligibility via smartphones, taking into
consideration the situation where smartphones will have electronic certificates for
Individual Number Cards.
・By using high-quality personal health record (PHR), we will promote the verification of theclinical effects of regeneration, cell therapy, and gene therapy, and the development of viral

4vector production technology during FY2023 we will consider measures and take necessary
measures to enable patients to receive more effective medical services.
(Cybersecurity)
・From FY2023, we will start to operate a system for collecting and analyzing a domestic
cyber attack-related information for the development of domestic cyber security products.
・In order to deter stepping-stone attacks that use IoT devices, we will consider the scope of
the investigation of IoT device vulnerabilities that will be conducted by the National
Institute of Information and Communications Technology, will draw conclusions by thesummer of 2023, and take necessary measures.
・In order to strengthen the cybersecurity measures of SMEs that compose supply chains, in
FY2023 we will revise the service standards of " the Cybersecurity Supporters Service
Program" to better meet the needs of SMEs, and will support the introduction of the system
and improve the consultation system.
・ We will deploy a portable mock plant and conduct practical exercises for important
infrastructure operators in rural areas. In addition, we will make efforts to increase thenumber of participants in the "Cyber Defense Exercise with Recurrence."
・In order to further ensure cyber security in medical institutions, etc., we will support theverification and inspection of the safety of connections with external networks incooperation with the "the Cybersecurity Supporters Service Program" and the development
of offline backup systems.

3. "Science, Technology, and Innovation" Related(Medical, pharmaceutical, and medical equipment)
・In order to establish an ecosystem for the pharmaceutical industry, we will continue toconsider how a control tower of pharmaceutical industry policy should function for thewhole of government .
・In regenerative medicine, cell therapy, and gene therapy, we will continue to promoteclinical research and clinical trials to establish novel medical technologies; work tostrengthen R&D and manufacturing infrastructure for commercialization of these medical
technologies; apply genome editing technologies in gene therapies to regenerative andcellular medicine, and promote innovative research and development of organoids (in vitro
miniature organs) and other products that can be tested for drug efficacy and otherproperties that match each person's unique characteristics.
・Based on the June 2022 "Summary of Discussions Regarding the Review of the Clinical
Trials Act After Five Years," we will promptly submit a bill to the Diet to revise the Clinical
Trials Act and by FY2024 we will create a database for managing conflicts of interest in
clinical research, etc.

5・Through the Strategic Center of Biomedical Advanced Vaccine Research and Development
for Preparedness and Response (SCARDA), we will continue to form a world-class R&D
base, support R&D with a view to the exit of industry, academia, and government throughnew drug discovery methods, and develop vaccines against priority infectious diseases.
Additionally, we will support the development of dual-use vaccine manufacturing bases in
anticipation of infectious disease emergencies. Furthermore, we will expand the locationsof overseas survey sites and overseas research bases that collect epidemiological data.
・Through collaboration with the National Center for Global Health and Medicine and its
related medical institutions, by we will aim to build a clinical research system for infectious
disease risk management drugs by the end of FY2024. We also support to conduct largescale, multi-regional clinical trials.
・ An implementation system for home clinical trials centered on clinical research core
hospitals will be established by the end of FY2024 by expanding collaborations between
clinical research core hospitals and related medical institutions.
・Based on the results of the survey that was conducted in FY2022, we will consider asystemic training program for infectious disease specialists in preparation for future
pandemics, will reach a conclusion by the end of FY2023, and will take the necessary
measures.
・Based on the "Basic Strategy for International Cooperation for Strengthening Measures on
Emerging Infectious Diseases" (April 7, 2023 decision by the Ministerial Meeting on
International Cooperation for Strengthening Measures on Emerging Infectious that Pose an
International Threat), we will conduct surveys/research on and take measures against
infectious diseases including zoonosis, through the One Health approach. Additionally,measures against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) will be promoted in line with the "Action
Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) (2023-2027)," including market incentive
mechanisms for new antibacterial drugs.
・In addition to the "Global Health Strategy" (May 24, 2022 decision by the Health andMedical Strategy Promotion Headquarters) and the "Basic Strategy for International
Cooperation for Strengthening Measures on Emerging Infectious Diseases" and based on
the results of the G7 Hiroshima Summit, new financing will be provided to deal withpandemic; collaboration through appropriate contributes to the WHO, UHC2030, andGHIT fund, etc. will be strengthened, the procurement of Japanese pharmaceuticals andmedical equipment will be promoted, and a framework for international collaboration topromote impact investment to mobilize private sector funds will be built.
・Under the "Asia Health and Wellbeing Initiative" and the "Africa Health and Wellbeing
Initiative," in order to promote the international expansion of Japanese pharmaceuticals andmedical devices, etc., an organization will be established to serve as a hub for industry,

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government, academia, and medicine, and accompanying support will be provided forbuilding relationships, etc. in Asian and African countries. Additionally, in order to promote
the development of innovative pharmaceuticals and medical devices in Japan and other
Asian countries, a base for the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) willbe established in FY2024 and cooperative frameworks in the ASEAN region will bestrengthened. Furthermore, in order to enhance the clinical development system, in FY2023
we will strengthen the functions of bases in the ASEAN region within the clinical researchand clinical trial network of the National Cancer Center Japan.
・During FY2023, we will formulate a new package strategy to promote practical application
including the trial implementation of priority review for innovative Software as a Medical
Device (SaMD), accelerating introduction of SaMDs into market through a two-step
approval scheme, supporting startup companies on their research and development of
SaMDs including demonstration in overseas, and expanding the consultation and review
system at PMDA.
・In addition to promoting self-care and self-medication, in order to expand the number ofover-the-counter (OTC) In-vitro diagnostic drugs that are sold at pharmacies, we willcontinue to organize the issues for each inspection item, such as medical In-vitro diagnostic
drugs.
・Based on the "Basic Plan to Promote Cancer Control Programs" (March 28, 2023 Cabinet
Decision), etc., advanced research will be carried out on miniaturizing and increasing thesophistication of heavy ion radiotherapy equipment.
・For kampo medicines (traditional herbal Chinese medicines), support will be provided forthe domestic production of crude drugs, while the creation of international standards
regarding such drugs will be steadily promoted in order to help raise the competitivenessof the domestic industry.
・Based on the October 2022 "Summary of the Cannabis Regulation Review Subcommittee,
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Device Systems Committee, Health and Welfare Services
Council," bills related to the Cannabis Control Act, etc. will be promptly submitted to theDiet.
・ In order to promote the further utilization of medical containers, information will be
provided to local governments via the use of "Guidance on the Utilization of Medical
Containers."
・Based on the "Action Plan for the Promotion of Production and Utilization of Medical
Radioisotopes" (May 31, 2022 decision by the Japan Atomic Energy Commission), we willcontinue to promote research and development and practical application using test research
reactors and accelerators, and establish a system of collaboration between domestic andoverseas consumers and suppliers by FY2025.

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(University reforms)
・In order to take measures that enable the establishment of collegiate bodies to determine themanagement policies necessary for national universities to become Universities forInternational Research Excellence, we will promptly submit a bill to the Diet to amend the
National University Corporation Act.
・ We will support efforts to strengthen cooperation amongst local industry-academiagovernment networks and initiatives to lead universities in solving local issues in local
communities.
・Based on the "Fifth Five-Year Program for Facilities of National Universities," we will
support the development of facilities that can accommodate DX, GX, and globalization, etc.
toward the realization of "innovation commons" (co-creation hub).
(Strengthening deep research and STEAM education)
・In order to strengthen exploration, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art andMathematics), and entrepreneurship education at the elementary and secondary educationlevels, in FY2024 exhibition experiences at the National Museum of Emerging Science andInnovation that combine the real and the virtual will be provided through the national
science museum network to various regions, including to remote areas. Additionally,
coordinators will be assigned in order to promote collaborations between Super Science
High Schools (SSH) and other schools. Furthermore, the introduction of private educational
services to schools will also be promoted.
・In order to eliminate gender bias, through events, etc. we will present role models who canutilize their science and math knowledge/expertise, and will support the introduction ofresearch support and family support for female researchers at universities.
(Dispatch and acceptance of international students, and the internationalization of
education)・Based on the second proposal from the Council for the Creation of Future Education (April
27, 2023), in order to connect students to future study abroad, while providing opportunities
to learn about study abroad in earlier stages from elementary and secondary education, we
will encourage Japanese students to study abroad, particularly those who aim to earn credits
or degrees at overseas universities, and will also strategically accept talented international
students with high aspirations, improve the environment for international students to play
an active role after graduation, and promote the internationalization of education.
(Enhancing education for foreign nationals)
・In order to improve the foundation for Japanese language education for foreign nationals,
we will develop educational models in areas where foreign nationals are living, studying
abroad, and working, and by FY2024 we will complete the establishment of multilingual
information transmission websites that centrally transmit information on Japanese language8

education for foreign nationals, and will start providing it as soon as possible. Additionally,
we will steadily implement the development of six Japanese language teacher training bases
and continue to support the creation of system for Japanese language education in theregional areas.
・In order to further improve the environment for accepting highly skilled foreign workers inareas where overseas companies and research institutions are being attracted investment inJapan, efforts will be made to improve the educational environment at schools, etc. that
accept the children of foreign nationals.
(Strengthening research integrity)
・In order for researchers and research institutions to autonomously secure research integrity,
we will continue working to monitor and publish the status of efforts to strengthen training
at universities and research institutions, as well as the development status of rules andorganizations related to conflicts of interest and conflicts of responsibility.
(Promoting strategic research and development)
・In the Moonshot Research and Development Program, to achieve the nine moonshot goals,
we will continue to enhance the research and development for up to 10 years from the startof the research, while narrowing down promising issues, securing human resources,
strengthening international collaboration, etc.
・Beginning in FY2023, we will work towards social implementation of the 14 issues of phase
three of the "Strategic Innovation Promotion Program" in cooperation with the priority
issues set by BRIDGE (programs for Bridging the gap between R&D and the IDeal society(society 5.0) and Generating Economic and social value) and while using the "X Readiness
Level" (XRL) that were developed in FY2022.
・To enable researchers of all ages, including young researchers, to fully demonstrate their
originality, we will further recognize the importance of conducting research in flexible ways
and improve the system to enhance internationality and challenging spirits by taking
measures such as allowing Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research to be used for multiple
years.
・In addition to conducting strategic international joint research with developed countries and
ASEAN, etc., from FY2023 we will introduce a step-wise center development scheme in
the World Premier International Research Center Initiative (WPI).
・Based on the "Guidelines for Improving the Quality and Quantity of Research Time" in the"Comprehensive Promotion Package for Regional Core and Distinctive Research
Universities," we will support researchers by taking measures including the utilization ofdata curators.
(Materials technology)
・Development will start on infrastructure that will enable companies to create new businesses9

by utilizing materials databases and advanced research facilities at national research
institutions and universities, etc. In conjunction with this, there will be consideration of
returning a portion of the profits from these businesses to universities, etc. if profits are
obtained from the businesses, and a conclusion will be reached in FY2023.
(Promotion of intellectual property/standard utilization strategies)
・Based on the "Intellectual Property Strategic Program 2023" (June 9, 2023 decision by theIntellectual Property Strategy Headquarters), we will promote university intellectual
property governance through the International Research Universities of Excellence Systemand projects to promote the strengthening of regional core and distinctive research
universities. Additionally, after presenting standardization efforts and policies forstrengthening support as a "Japanese-style standardization acceleration model" by aroundthe summer of 2023, a comprehensive standardization strategy will be formulated topromote the strategic use of standards.
・In order to maintain the examination capacity for keeping the standard ”total pendency” forpatent examinations14 months or below on average, several measures will be taken,
including hiring additional examiners, enhancing examiner’s abilities, and so on.
(Co-creation of new businesses with emerging Asian countries and acceleration ofreverse innovation)
・In order to continue to promote reverse innovation, including based on the "ASEAN-Japan
Economic Co-Creation Vision," in addition to strengthening J-Bridge's support functions
for startups and supporting feasibility studies for businesses in Japan, cooperation andcollaboration support between companies will be accelerated to solve local social issues.
(International Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama, Japan)
・In the lead up to holding the International Horticultural Expo 2027, preparations for the
event will be steadily advanced, including participation invitation activities, security
measures, and enhancing Japan's customs, immigration control, and quarantine systems.
(Expanding the use of content, including the Metaverse)
・Based on the "Intellectual Property Strategic Program 2023," in addition to promoting theconstruction of a search system for different types of copyright information and thedevelopment of a contact organization related to the new compulsory license system basedon the Amended Copyright Act, we will also create and publish guidelines on legal issues
related to content in the Metaverse. Additionally, we will continue to promote
countermeasures against piracy and counterfeit goods by strengthening efforts incooperation with private sectors and utilizing bilateral consultations.

Ⅲ. Follow-up on "Building Economic and Social Systems for Solving Social
Issues"10

・ Based on the "PPP (Public-Private Partnerships) /PFI (Private Finance Initiatives)
Promotion Action Plan (2023 revised version)" (June 2, 2023 decision by the Private Fund
Utilization Business Promotion Council), we will accelerate the implementation of public
facility, etc. operating projects, etc. at airports, transportation terminals, andstadiums/arenas. In addition, we will increase the number of Pay For Success contracting.

Ⅳ. Follow-ups on "Multipolarization of the Economy and Society"
1. "Promoting the Vision for a Digital Garden City Nation" Related(Super City, Digital Garden Health Special Zone and national strategic special zones)
・In order to further promote the efforts in National Strategic Special Zones, we will add andexpand special regulatory measures in Super Cities and Digital Garden Health Special
Zones, as well as focus on the realization of data linkages and advanced services.
(Human resource matching support for regional financial institutions)・In order to promote human resources matching by regional financial institutions, we will
expand registration eligibility for the Regional Economy Vitalization Corporation of Japan(REVIC) human resources platform (REVICareer), relax payment requirements, andappoint REVICareer ambassadors (tentative name).
(Automated driving and automated driving mobility services)
・ In order to realize region-limited driverless automated driving mobility services atapproximately 50 locations by around FY2025 and more than 100 locations by FY2027, in
FY2023 we will demonstrate driverless automated driving mobility services in limited
spaces using Level 4 automated vehicles, and demonstrate vehicle control using vehicle-toinfrastructure cooperative systems at intersections in urban areas with mixed traffic
environments.
・At the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Japan will lead discussions on thecreation of international safety requirements for autonomous ships, aiming for aninternational agreement by 2025.
(Autonomous delivery services)・In order to provide autonomous delivery services using low-speed and small-sized robots
that operate on public roads, in addition to supporting the development of technologies tosimultaneously operate 10 or more delivery robots and the development of infrastructurerobots cooperative system technologies for low-speed and small-sized robot delivery
services, Japan will lead discussions on the development of international standards related
to the safety of delivery robots and their test methods, aiming to reach an international
agreement by 2025.
(Safer and more efficient use of drones)
・In addition to promoting the introduction of Beyond Visual Line of Sight flight over people11

(Level 4 flight) in inhabited areas on remote islands and mountainous areas, and to achieve
this in urban areas as well, we will continue to conduct drone delivery demonstrations andto support the start of providing drone delivery services. Additionally, through strict auditsof pilot training organizations, we will properly train the highly skilled pilots who willconduct Level 4 flights. Furthermore, by FY2024, we will issue UAS (Unmanned Aircraft
Systems) type certification guidelines and encourage their acquisition, and by FY2025 wewill establish requirements for the accreditation of providers of UAS Traffic Management
systems that will be necessary for safer and more efficient flights.
(eVTOLs)
・In order to realize the commercial operation of eVTOLs (electric Vertical Take-Off andLanding) at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan and then its subsequent expansion, in linewith the "Roadmap for the Air Mobility Revolution," we will steadily proceed with thestudy of safety standards for aircraft and flight operations, as well as the establishment of asystem for traffic management. Additionally, systems will be further improved forcommercialization in FY2026, such as for luggage transportation via autopilot with nooperator on remote islands and mountains. Furthermore, we will conduct research anddevelopment on traffic management technologies related to traffic control system design,
and will demonstrate methods for evaluating the safety performance of aircraft by utilizing
the Fukushima Robot Test Field.
(Mobility data linkages)
・Based on the "Basic Plan for the Advancement of Utilizing Geospatial Information" (March
18, 2022 Cabinet Decision), during 2024 we will revise the guidelines for the operation ofand promote the dissemination of "4-Dimensional Spatio-Temporal IDs" that can uniquely
identify highly accurate real-space location information based on a unified standard, whichis essential for the safe operation of autonomous driving and drones, etc. In addition, by
FY2028, the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan will develop and sequentiallyprovide 3D maps of the entire national land area that will be updated at a high frequency
while establishing an environment that enables location information obtained via satellite
positioning to be corrected to match the 3D maps.
(Regional transportation)・Based on the Amended Local Public Transportation Systems Act, steady efforts will be madeto establish councils and to conduct demonstrations aimed at rebuilding local railways, andto operate buses and other services based on collective area agreements. In addition toutilizing MaaS and autonomous driving technologies, we will also accelerate the redesignof local public transportation networks while promoting cooperation with regional medical
care.
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・During 2023 we will examine policies regarding the places and conditions under which
patients can receive online medical consultations, and, by the end of FY2024, based onthese policies we will demonstrate online medical care at familiar locations such as post
offices. Additionally, until FY2025 surveys and research will be conducted on how toproceed with collecting and building evidence for these systems.
(Improving the educational environment)
・As a way to improve the quality of education and in order to, in an integrated manner,promote work style reforms at schools, to improve treatment of teachers, and to enhance
instruction systems, based on the results of the FY2022 "Teacher’s Workloads Diary
Survey" we will further accelerate the "Work Style Reforms at Schools" and effectively
enhance instruction systems, as well as considering improvements to treatment of teachers,drawing conclusions, and taking necessary measures.
・Based on the results of the "Third Place" demonstrations that were conducted in FY2022,
we will continue to conduct demonstrations aimed at improving the environment forlearning both inside and outside of schools, and will horizontally develop best practices.
(Growth support for local SMEs, etc.)
・Based on the "SME Revitalization Package NEXT" and the "COVID-19 Financing Support
Continuation Program," the implementation status of interest rate reductions for lowinterest loans, capital subordinated loans, and safety net loans by the Japan FinanceCorporation and the Okinawa Development Finance Corporation, we will thoroughly
support financing in response to changes in the business environment, such as the situationin Ukraine and rising crude oil prices, as well as the needs of business operators.
・In support for capital investment, introduction of IT, market development, and businesssuccession at SMEs and small-scale businesses, we will continue to give consideration tosecuring funds for wage increases accompanying productivity improvements.
・In REVIC, in order to strengthen business revitalization support for the revitalization of
tourist spots and for the accommodation industry, etc., which were impacted by the COVID19 pandemic, support systems will be strengthened by investing in LPs in private-sector
revitalization funds and by increasing the number of staff involved.
・In order to revitalize business support by regional financial institutions, during FY2023,
REVIC, which has a track record of providing business revitalization support for numerous
businesses, will focus on providing regional financial institutions with knowledge andknow-how. Additionally, we will continue to conduct research on support methods thatutilize AI, etc., and will promote the dissemination of the results.
・ In FY2023, in addition to conducting model demonstrations with social impact
measurements via intermediate support groups that support social businesses, we will also
consider social impact evaluation methods, will reach a conclusion during FY2023, and13

will then take necessary measures.
・For matters related to developing the business environment necessary to promote regional
economy advancement projects, in order to newly position the establishment and resilienceof supply chains for important industries in regions, the promotion of GX/DX, and the
securing of human resources, by the summer of 2023 we will revise the basic policy that isbased on the Act for Promotion of Future Regional Investment. In conjunction with this, wewill support the formulation of basic plans by local governments, etc. that are based on thisnew policy.
・ In order to develop community organizations nationwide that support DX for local
companies, we will support community building in underdeveloped areas. At the same time,
we will also hold seminars, dispatch experts, and outsource human resource development.
(Infrastructure development)
・We will promote wide-area and strategic infrastructure maintenance, DX for infrastructure,
and Compact Plus Network initiatives.
(DX for road systems)
・In order to improve the safety and comfort of road users, we will continue to work on DX
for road systems by FY2027, such as shifting the traffic condition observation system to asystem that constantly observes traffic conditions using AI and big data, etc.
(Transition to a circular economy and harmony with nature)・In order to achieve the global target of effectively conserving and managing at least 30% of
terrestrial and inland water areas, and at least 30% of marine and coastal areas by 2030
(30by30), we will consider measures for certifying and evaluating efforts that contribute tobiodiversity conservation through the appropriate natural resource management, will reacha conclusion by the end of FY2023, and will take necessary measures.
・By FY2025, we will compile specific methods for assessing the risks that climate change
poses to corporate business activities, and will then provide information to companies andinvestors that are seeking to develop and assess climate change adaptation businesses.
・Based on the outcomes of the G7 Ministers' Meeting on Climate, Energy and Environment
in Sapporo in April 2023, we will actively promote discussions on formulating an
instrument to accelerate measures to address global plastic pollution.
・In FY2023, we will focus on formulating guidelines for products using lithium-ion batteries
and on supporting the development and introduction of technologies for sorting,dismantling, and recycling them.
(Decarbonization amongst communities and in daily life)
・In order to promote the decarbonization amongst communities and in daily life, in addition
to expanding subsidies and making investments via the Japan Green Investment Corp. for
Carbon Neutrality, we will also consider measures to further promote regional

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decarbonization promotion projects in the Act on Promotion of Global WarmingCountermeasures and then take necessary measures from FY2023 onward, including
institutional responses. Additionally, through the "National Movement for New andProsperous Lifestyles toward Decarbonization," during FY2023 we will formulate aroadmap that includes the use of green life points and nudges, etc., in order to encourage
behavioral and lifestyle changes in citizens and consumers.
(Making forestry into a growth industry)・Based on the current state of forest management and the recent supply and demand situation
for timber, in order to accelerate the accumulation and consolidation of privately planted
forests, to ensure a stable supply of domestic timber, to promote reforestation, and to train
the individuals who will lead the forestry industry, we will consider measures in Private
Forest Management Entrustment System, draw conclusions, and take necessary measuresby the end of FY2024.
・ In order to curb the distribution of illegally harvested timber, etc., we will promptly
formulate and disseminate a checklist for confirming the legality of timber, etc. that is incirculation. In addition, we will aim by FY2024 to build a system for confirming, recording,preserving, and communicating the legality of distributed timber.
・Experts will be dispatched in order to create "digital forestry strategy hubs."
・Based on the method for disclosing forest resource information for privately owned foreststhat was demonstrated in FY2022, during FY2023 we will determine the method fordisclosing advanced forest resource information that is obtained via airborne laser scanning,
and will then begin disclosing it from FY2024.
・We will consider a skill evaluation system for forestry workers, including foreign workers,
reach a conclusion, and take necessary measures by around FY2024.
・We will consider ways to utilize newly developed wood-based materials, such as glycol
lignin, as substitutes for plastics that are derived from fossil resources, and will reach aconclusion during FY2023. Technologies for using these materials will also be developed
and demonstrated.
・In order to promptly and appropriately implement measures against the invasion and spreadof livestock diseases and plant pests, in FY2023 we will digitize border measures, provide
information on pest forecasting promptly, and develop a system to share and analyze
data/information relevant to the biosecurity management in livestock farms. We will also
support the spread of telemedicine for fish diseases and livestock.
・During Fy2023, we will complete linking the farmland information in farmland ledgers andrice paddy ledgers to eMAFF Map in almost all municipalities.
(Making the fisheries industry into a growth industry)・In FY2023 we will support the dispatch of experts and the holding of workshops at the15

"Strategic Base for the Digital Fisheries Industry." Additionally, experts will be dispatchedto the UMIGYO（Projects that utilize the value and attractiveness of local resources in thesea and fishing villages） promotion model districts that were designated in Fy2022, where
they will create and disseminate precedents for UMIGYO promotion.
・For the Seto Inland Sea, management measures for nutrient salts supply will be proposed in
FY2023. Additionally, for Tokyo Bay and the Ise/Mikawa Bays, in response to the actual
situation in each of these sea areas, we will conduct surveys aimed at improving the bottom
sediment environment and clarifying the relationship between nutrient salts and marine
resources, and propose water environment management measures by advancing ourunderstanding of the relationship. We will continue to conserve seaweed beds and tidal flats
for the utilization of blue carbon.
(Improving urban competitiveness)
・In order to promote securing urban green spaces and enhancing their functions for theformation of favorable urban environments, we will consider the creation of a system that
evaluates efforts such as green space development that is integrated with urban
redevelopment by private businesses, will reach a conclusion during FY2023, and will takenecessary measures.
・In order to create "multi-generational and multi-functional towns" by revitalizing local
housing complexes, we will consider mechanisms for residents and private businesses, etc.
to propose municipal revitalization project plans and will consider easing restrictions on theconstruction of facilities necessary for daily life, such as small shops. We will reach aconclusion during FY2023, and will take the necessary measures.
・In order to further promote the longevity and smooth revitalization of condominiums, wewill consider facilitating the management of condominiums by individuals other thancondominium unit owners, etc., will reach a conclusion around the summer of 2023, andwill revise the standard condominium management rules.
・Based on the Amended Act on Special Measures for the Promotion of Measures for VacantHouses, in addition to encouraging usage changes and rebuilding by designating areas that
require the priority use of vacant houses, we will support the use of vacant houses for childrearing households through designated private corporations. Additionally, thoroughguidance and recommendations will be given for vacant houses that are not properly
managed, and owners will be urged to secure proper management. Furthermore, by unifying
vacant house/lot databases and consultation desks in local governments, measures against
Owner-Unknown Land and vacant houses will be promoted in an integrated andcomprehensive manner.
(National resilience and disaster prevention/mitigation)
・We will continue a focus on the strengthening the deployment of water vapor observation16

equipment as one of the countermeasure against stationary linear mesoscale convective
systems (repeated areas of rain), and during 2024 we will begin providing prefecture-byprefecture information on the possibility of occurrences of stationary linear mesoscaleconvective systems occurring. Additionally, by FY2024 we will expand the local weather
disaster prevention support system, such as by assigning five or more weather disastermitigation prevention advisors to each prefecture.
・Based on plans to promote the removal of utility poles, we will begin restricting the use ofutility poles from FY2023, and will promote the systemic removal of existing utility poles.
・In order to build resilient ports and harbors, etc., we will consider institutional developments
such as the formulation of disaster prevention and mitigation plans in collaboration andcooperation with various stakeholders as well as the establishment of a wide-areacoordination council for the early restoration of distribution networks in the event of adisaster. We will reach a conclusion during FY2023, and will take necessary measures.
・In order to promote DX for disaster prevention, we will build a disaster prevention digitalplatform that will unify disaster information by FY2025 by strengthening cooperation withthe systems of each governmental agency, etc., centered around the Next-generation
integrated disaster management information system that will start operation in FY2024.
(Improving working conditions in the construction industry)・In order to respond to fluctuations in construction material prices and to improve workplacesin the construction industry, we will consider measures to promote the conclusion ofcontracting agreements in which risk sharing between the contracting parties is properly
secured, visualization of construction systems using the Construction Career Up System(CCUS), and optimizing wage payments to on-site technicians. We will reach a conclusion
during FY2023, and will take necessary measures.
(Measures for owner-unknown land)・Based on the "Basic Policy on the Promotion of Measures for Owner-Unknown Land" (June6, 2023 decision by the Ministerial Conference on the Promotion of Measures to Address
Owner-Unknown Land), revisions to the "Basic Land Policy" (May 28, 2021 Cabinet
Decision) will be considered. In conjunction with this, we will review cadastral surveys andthe creation of registry office designated maps, consider optimizations for real estateregistration information related to overseas residents, reach a conclusion in FY2023, andtake necessary measures such as revising the "Basic Land Policy." Furthermore, forlegislation on condominium unit ownership, we will consider relaxing the majority voting
requirement for resolutions for rebuilding condominiums, etc. We will reach a conclusion
in FY2023, and will take necessary measures.

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(Promoting overseas development and business development of Japanese companies)
・In order to encourage SMEs, etc., which have not been active in exports, to begin exportingand developing overseas markets, we will steadily implement support based on the "10,000
New Exporters Support Program." Additionally, in order to work more effectively, we will
also verify the results of the program・In order to ensure human rights due diligence, we will accelerate cooperation with G7
countries by, for example, exchanging information through G7 expert networks.
Additionally, we will provide training for companies on the "Guidelines on Respecting
Human Rights in Responsible Supply Chains" as well as publicizing the guidelines andmaking them known, and will also provide support for the creation of a private sector
grievance mechanism. Together with this, Japan will cooperate and collaborate withinternational organizations to help improve the working environments in developing
countries.
・The Centre for Digital Innovation and Sustainable Economy in the Economic ResearchInstitute for ASEAN and East Asia will be established early in 2023. Together with this,Japan will lead the development on data sharing/collaboration infrastructure and rules in
the Asia region.
・We will continue to strengthen corporate support through experts in local infrastructure,legal affairs, and export promotion for agricultural, forestry, and fisheries products atoverseas diplomatic missions, and we will quickly establish a system that can receive
overseas business support in countries and regions that require it.
・ We will conduct training, promotion and awareness-raising activities of international
arbitration in collaboration with overseas arbitration-related institutions. Additionally, inproviding foreign language translations of Japanese laws and regulations, we will utilize AI
translation at an early stage and promote the publication of more than 1,000 English
translation of laws and regulations by FY2025.
(Cool Japan)
・Based on the Cool Japan strategy of the "Intellectual Property Strategic Plan 2023," in CoolJapan (CJ)-related fields such as consumption of food and drink, tourism, culture and arts,and events and entertainment, we will focus on discovering Japan's hidden charms, build avirtuous cycle between exports and inbound tourism, and establish new business models
that utilize digital technologies.
・ For the overseas expansion of media and content, by 2024 we will build an online
infrastructure for overseas transactions for broadcast programs, etc., as well as supporting
the use of digital technologies in content production and distribution and cooperating withoverseas businesses. Additionally, we will develop a foundation for utilizing Japanesedesign assets.

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・Based on the results of FY2022 studies on mechanisms to encourage companies to invest
in art, we will use the same mechanisms as demonstrations in approximately 10 cases in
FY2023.
(Infrastructure system overseas promotion)
・ Based on the "Infrastructure System Overseas Promotion Strategy 2025 (June 2023
supplementary version)," we will support the structuring of infrastructure system projects
that utilize digital technology, as well as the overseas development of soft infrastructure,etc., that are based on the characteristics of digital technology. Additionally, we will alsoutilize PPP, strengthen investments and loans by Japan Bank for International Cooperation,in collaboration with private sector funds, and expand the insurance coverage of Nippon
Export and Investment Insurance etc.
・Based on the "New Plan for a 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP)'" that was announced in
March 2023, FOIP cooperation will be expanded based on the pillars of "Principles for
Peace and Rules for Prosperity," "Addressing Challenges in an Indo-Pacific Way," "Multilayered Connectivity," and "Extending Efforts for Security and Safe Use of the 'Sea' to the'Air.'" Additionally, as an approach to promote FOIP cooperation, we will strengthen offertype cooperation based on the "Development Cooperation Charter" (June 9, 2023 Cabinet
Decision).

Ⅴ. Follow-ups on "Promoting Inbound Tourism by Taking Advantage ofJapan’s Attractiveness"(Creation of sustainable tourism destinations)
・According to the "Strategy to Create Sustainable Tourism Destinations" in the "Tourism
Nation Promotion Basic Plan" (March 31, 2023 Cabinet Decision), in order to revitalize
and add value to tourist attractions/tourism industries in the region as a whole, in addition
to initiatives for hard aspects such as the renovation of accommodation facilities and theremoval of abandoned buildings, etc., we will also support initiatives for soft aspects via
DX in tourism destinations such as cashless payments, as well as support for utilizing
planned and continuous support measures that will continue for multiple fiscal years. In
addition, there will also be support for initiatives such as tourism DX, innovation in the
tourism industry, and developing and securing tourism human resources.
・Support will be provided for the creation of content that preserves and utilizes the unique
tourism resources of regions (nature, culture/history, and local industry, etc.), and for thedevelopment of systems and facilities for collecting entry fees from tourists and thenreturning them to regional development. Additionally, we will raise awareness about ecofriendly travel.
・In order to improve the attractiveness of tourism destinations through the conservation and19utilization of outstanding tourism resources, we will promote the formation, conservation,and utilization of favorable landscapes/scenery, as well as support initiatives such as
ecotourism and initiatives to ensure the safety of travelers.
(Recovery of inbound tourism)・ According to the "Strategies to Recover Inbound Tourism" in the "Tourism Nation
Promotion Basic Plan," in order to achieve goals such as the early achievement of 5 trillion
yen in inbound consumption, for a wide range of fields such as culture, nature, food, andsports, we will concentrate on supporting the creation of special experiences such as
traditional performing arts and the creation of limited-time initiatives, as well as on holding
overseas events to attract tourists to Japan.
・In order to develop content that is highly effective in increasing tourism consumption, in
addition to supporting adventure tourism, the development of art and cultural content, andthe development of content that utilizes local food ingredients, attractive public facilities
will also be opened to the public, including the facilities at The Museum of the Imperial
Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan. Additionally, the number of tax-free shops forinternational visitors will be expanded, and Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden will be
developed.
・The Japan Cultural Expo 2.0 will be intensively held in preparation for Expo 2025 Osaka,
Kansai.
・In addition to intensive support for attracting high-value inbound visitors, there will also be
strategic promotion of visits to Japan. At the same time, we will also provide supports for
attracting and holding MICE and steadily promote the development of IR with
implementing strict casino regulations.
(Expansion of domestic exchanges)
・According to the "Strategies to Expand Domestic Exchanges" in the "Tourism Nation
Promotion Basic Plan," in addition to utilizing allocated budgets to steadily implement
Nationwide Travel Support, we will also steadily level domestic travel demand byimplementing campaigns to stimulate demand for weekday travel.
(Cultural arts)
・Based on the "Basic Plan on the Promotion of Culture and the Arts (Phase 2)" (March 24,
2023 Cabinet Decision), in order to realize a virtuous cycle of culture, art, and economy,
we will focus on post-COVID-19 creative cultural and artistic activities and cultural andartistic activities utilizing digital technologies, on the conservation and utilization ofcultural resources, on the development of children and the promotion of arts and culturethat respects diversity, and on global expansion and regional revitalization.
・A comprehensive support framework for governing bodies will be introduced to improve
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・In order to revitalize the domestic art market and to make it into an international hub, in
FY2023 we will collaborate with Art Basel to hold an exhibition where works can bepurchased, formulate price evaluation guidelines for works of art, and promote anddisseminate them.
・ In addition to continuing to reconstruction the National Theatre, the performanceenvironment for the National Ballet of Japan at the New National Theatre, Tokyo will also
be improved.
・For the National Center for Media Arts, we will examine the specific system design, etc. in
FY2023 and compile it as a basic concept.
・ For local traditional events, etc., we will support efforts to utilize them for regional
development, tourism, and industrial development, etc. while also giving appropriate
consideration to passing them on.
・Based on the "Basic Plan for the Promotion of Cultural and Artistic Activities by Persons
with Disabilities (Phase 2)" that was formulated in March 2023, we will focus on promoting
and developing a wide range of cultural and artistic activities by individuals with disabilities,
on enhancing opportunities for people with disabilities to become familiar with andparticipate in culture and the arts through collaborations with culture facilities and welfare
facilities and their related groups and institutions, and on building regional promotion
systems.
・In order to promote regional cooperation in cultural club activities on holidays, during thereform promotion period, we will improve the environment based on issues such as securing
instructing and supporting participation costs, while also considering the status of regional
efforts.
(Sports)
・Based on the "Third Sport Basic Plan" that was formulated in 2022, at the Second Phase of
the Sports Future Development Conference we will consider further expansion of top sports
and the development of regional sports. We will reach a conclusion by the end of FY2023,
and will take necessary measures.
・ We will continue to support universal design for sports facilities, and, based on the
deliberations of the Sports Council, the prefectural development of sports centers forindividuals with disabilities will be prioritized as regional bases for the promotion of sports
for individuals with disabilities. Additionally, intensive support will also be given tocooperation between sports organizations for individuals with disabilities, other sports
organizations, and private companies.
・Support will be provided for the planning and development of stadiums and arenas by local
governments and private businesses.
・For the transition to regional cooperation and regional club activities for school athletic club21

activities on holidays, during the reform promotion period from FY2023 to FY2025, we
will consider the state of regional initiatives and then improve the environment based on
issues on developing recipient organizations, securing instructors and supporting
participation costs. Additionally, based on practical research in FY2022, we will also
horizontally develop best practices.
(Development of financial markets)
・ In order to promote GX investments and loans in the region, we will support theestablishment of promotion councils by local governments, local companies, and financial
institutions, etc.
・We will continue to consider the establishment of a system to ensure product governanceand to strengthen the governance of asset management companies for that purpose, willreach a conclusion during FY2023, and will take necessary measures. Additionally, theFinancial Services Agency and the Japan Securities Dealers Association will promptly takeappropriate measures regarding the provision of information on conflicts of interests withcustomers, including on costs related to structured bonds.
・In order to substantiate corporate governance reforms, based on the Action Program thatwas formulated in April 2023, we will review the large shareholding reporting rule and thetender offer rule, etc. to promote dialogue between investors and companies. We will reacha conclusion during 2023, and will aim to submit related bills to the Diet as soon as possible.
・Based on the demonstration experiment that was conducted in FY2022, we will collect data
held by financial institutions and promote the practical application of analysis methods thatcombine that data with external data.
・In preparation for the next FATF (Financial Action Task Force) Mutual Evaluation of Japanand in order to enhance the sophistication of Japanese financial institutions' stance towards
money laundering, we will strengthen the inspection and supervision frameworks forfinancial institutions with deficiencies, review the framework for detailed risk assessments,and strengthen the Financial Services Agency's outreach through industry associations.
(Promoting inward direct investment)
・In order to attract human and financial resources from overseas, we will steadily implementthe "Action Plan for Attracting Human and Financial Resources from Overseas" (April 26,
2023 decision by the Council for Promotion of Foreign Direct Investment in Japan).

Ⅵ. Follow-ups on "Initiatives in Individual Fields"
1. "Space" Related
・By utilizing various types of satellites in satellite constellations, we will develop near-realtime information gathering capabilities.
・In order to stimulate private sector demand for low earth orbit with a view to the 2030s and22beyond, we will secure and develop the usage environment for low earth orbit by utilizing
the resources and equipment on the International Space Station (ISS).
・ Based on the drastic changes in the international environment surrounding spacetransportation, through public-private co-creation we will promote research anddevelopment of engines and other necessary equipment for future space transport systems
by 2040.
・ We will continue with launch of the GOSAT-GW (Global Observing SATellite forGreenhouse gases and Water cycle), aiming for FY2024.
・By FY2025, we will demonstrate technology for transmitting energy from satellites to theground via the use of space-based solar power generation.
・In order to quickly realize new space transportation businesses and the development of
spaceports, we will examine the legal system and safety standards necessary for thedemonstration and commercialization of manned sub-orbital flights and the use of airports
as spaceports, and will promote the development of systems.
・Satellite will continue to be developed in order to quickly achieve the improvements in
information gathering capabilities that the 10-satellite constellation of the information
gathering satellite is aiming for.
・In order to realize the world-first removal of a large piece of space debris, we will accelerate
the development of a demonstration satellite for large space debris removal technology,
with the aim of launching it around FY2026.
・In order to establish a space domain awareness (SDA) system for ensuring the safe andstable use of space, SDA satellites will be manufactured with the aim of launching them by
FY2026.
・In order to realize the world-first sample collection from the Martian Sphere, based on the
April 2023 "Exchanges of Notes between the Government of Japan and the Government of
United States of America for the Martian Moons eXploration(MMX) mission," we willproceed with the Martian Moons eXploration mission, including the launch of the MMX
spacecraft around FY2024.

2. "Ocean" Related
・Based on the "Fourth Basic Plan on Ocean Policy" (April 28, 2023 Cabinet Decision) andwith a view towards constructing a digital twin of the ocean, in addition to conducting
global observations, improving observation data analysis technologies, and increasing thesophistication of technologies for simulating the marine environment, we will also further
utilize and enhance the functions of the Maritime-Domain-Awareness (MDA) Situational
Indication Linkages (MSIL), etc., for selecting suitable sites for offshore wind power
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・In order to promote the development of domestic marine resources such as methane hydrateand seafloor hydrothermal deposits, in addition to revising the "Plan for the Developmentof Marine Energy and Mineral Resources" (revised in February 2019) in FY2023, by
FY2027 we will proceed with tests for mining, smelting, and refining the rare earth mudsin the waters around Minamitorishima.
・We will steadily proceed with the construction of the Arctic Research Vessel, aiming tohave it enter service in 2026, while also continuing to conduct observations and research inthe polar region.
・During FY2023 a target will be set for the introduction of floating offshore wind power.
Additionally, the legal system for the implementation of offshore wind power generationin Japan's exclusive economic zone will be considered and drafted.
・In order to strengthen the international competitiveness of the shipping and shipbuilding
industries, we will continue to intensively support efforts to secure a stable domestic supply
of ship parts. Additionally, we will strengthen the construction and maintenance system forinternational submarine cables.

3. "Promoting External Economic Partnerships" Related

・In order to ensure the full implementation of the RCEP Agreement, Japan will take the leadin discussing the establishment of the Secretariat while also strengthening economic andtechnical cooperation support for the RCEP participating countries.
・ We will consider the possibility of economic partnership agreements with Israel and
Bangladesh and reach a conclusion at an early date, and we will continue to actively engage
in efforts related to economic partnership agreements. Additionally, we will strive toquickly conclude negotiations on investment agreements with Angola and Azerbaijan, andwill continue to work on beginning negotiations on new investment agreements with othercountries.
・We will aim to have more than 1,000 Japanese nationals as employees in UN-relatedorganizations by 2025, and will continue to focus on dispatching Japanese nationals tointernational organizations and securing executive posts.

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Note: The following abbreviations are used to refer to specific laws.
Act on Promoting
Women's Engagement inProfessional LifeAct on ensuring fairtransactions involving
freelance contractors
Act on the Rational Use ofEnergyAmended Act on the
Rational Use of Energy
Act on Global WarmingCountermeasures
Electricity Business Act
Antimonopoly Act
Basic Act on Food,
Agriculture and Rural
Areas
Digital Platform
Transaction Transparency
Act
Amended Act on NextGeneration Medical
Infrastructure

Act on Safety ofRegenerative Medicine
Companies Act
Small and Medium-sizedEnterprises Business
Enhancement Act
Universities ofInternational ExcellenceAct
Financial Instruments andExchange Act
Act on Investment Trusts
Banking Act
LPS ACTAct on the Authorizationof Public Interest
Corporations
Act on Promotion of
Policy for Loneliness andIsolation

Act on the Promotion of Women's Active Engagement in Professional Life(Act No. 64 of 2015)
Act on ensuring fair transactions involving freelance contractors (Act No. 25
of 2023)
Act on the Rational Use of Energy (Act No. 49 of 1979)

Act on the Rational Use of Energy amended by the Act of Partial Revision of
the Act on the Rationalization etc. of Energy Use and Other Acts in Order toEstablish Stable Energy Supply and Demand Structure (Act no. 46 of 2022)
Act on Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures (Act No. 117 of
1998)
Electricity Business Act (Act No. 170 of 1964)
Act on Prohibition of Private Monopolization and Maintenance of Fair Trade(Act No. 54 of 1947)
Basic Act on Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas (Act No. 106 of 1999)

Act on Improving Transparency and Fairness of Digital Platforms (Act No.
38 of 2020)
Act on Anonymized Medical Data That Are Meant to Contribute to Researchand Development in the Medical Field (Act No. 28 of 2017) amended by the
Act on the Partial Revision of the Act on Anonymized Medical Data That
Are Meant to Contribute to Research and Development in the Medical Field(Act No. 35 of 2023)
Act on Safety of Regenerative Medicine, etc. (Act No. 85 of 2013)
Companies Act (Act No. 86 of 2005)
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Business Enhancement Act (Act No. 18
of 1999)
Act on Strengthening Systems for Researching and Utilizing Research
Results from Universities of International Excellence (Act No. 51 of 2022)
Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (Law No. 25 of 1948)
Act on Investment Trusts and Investment Corporations (Act No. 198 of
1951)
Banking Act (Act No. 59 of 1981)
Limited Partnership Act for Investment (Act No. 90 of 1998)
Act on Authorization of Public Interest Incorporated Associations and Public
Interest Incorporated Foundation (Act No. 49 of 2006)
Act on Promotion of Policy for Loneliness and Isolation (Act No. 45 of
2023)

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Local Public
Transportation
Revitalization andRehabilitation Act
Amended Basic Act for
National Resilience

Act on Special Measuresfor Vacant HomeCountermeasures
Installment Sales Act
Clinical Trials Act
Cannabis Control Act
National University
Corporation Act
Amended Copyright Act
Amended Local Public
Transportation Systems
Act
Regional Future
Investment Promotion Act
Amended Act on Special
Measures for Vacant
Home Countermeasures

Act on Revitalization and Rehabilitation of Local Public Transportation
Systems (Act No. 59 of 2007)

Basic Act for National Resilience Contributing to Preventing and Mitigating
Disasters for Developing Resilience in the Lives of the Citizenry (Act No. 95
of 2013) amended by the Act on the Partial Revision of the Basic Act for
National Resilience Contributing to Preventing and Mitigating Disasters forDeveloping Resilience in the Lives of the Citizenry (Enacted on June 14,2023)
Act on Special Measures on Promoting Countermeasures on Vacant Houses(Act No. 127 of 2014)
Installment Sales Act (Act No. 159 of 1961)
Clinical Trials Act (Act No. 16 of April 14, 2017)
Cannabis Control Act (Act No. 124 of 1948)
National University Corporation Act (Act No. 112 of 2003)
Copyright Act (Act No. 48 of 1970) Amended by the Act on the Partial
Revision of the Copyright Act (Act No. 33 of 2023)
Local Public Transportation Systems Act amended by the Act on the Partial
Revision of the Act on Revitalization and Rehabilitation of Local Public
Transportation Systems (Act No. 18 of 2023)
Act on Strengthening a Framework for Regional Growth and Development
by Promoting Regional Economy Advancement Projects (Act No. 40 of
2007)
Act on Special Measures on Promoting Countermeasures on Vacant Houses
amended by the Act on the Partial Revision of the Act on Special Measureson Promoting Countermeasures on Vacant Houses (Act No. 50 of 2023)

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