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Japan Timesworld19 hrs ago
Japan to Require Digital-Only Customs Declarations at Airports by 2030
The Finance Ministry will unveil a new customs vision this month that targets elimination of paper declaration forms by 2030. The shift follows record inbound arrivals and aims to speed processing while strengthening security checks.
japantimes.co.jpworld12 days ago
Japan Approves Digital Textbooks as Official School Materials
Parliament passed legislation Wednesday allowing digital textbooks to be used as official teaching materials. The change makes digital versions eligible for free distribution at public schools.
japantimes.co.jpworld43 days ago
Japan to Fully Digitalize Civil Lawsuit Procedures on May 21
Participants in civil lawsuits will be able to submit complaints and allegations electronically starting May 21. The change allows litigants to resolve disputes online without attending court in person. The Supreme Court described the shift as the centerpiece of staged digitaliza…
japantimes.co.jpworld49 days ago
Japan Plans Digital Applications for Emergency Welfare Loans Starting in Fiscal 2028
Japan is moving to digitalize applications for emergency special loans under its welfare fund program. The welfare ministry aims to enable applications using only My Number card information for identity verification. The change, set to begin partially in fiscal 2028, targets quic…