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AI governance frameworks in Japan

Japan takes a soft-law approach, with a principles-based AI Promotion Act and detailed guidelines for businesses that develop, provide or use AI.

Law

LawJapan AI Promotion ActAct on Promotion of Research and Development, and Utilization of AI-related Technology (Japan)Japan's AI Promotion Act (Act No. 53 of 2025), in force since September 2025. What it asks of businesses, the AI Basic Plan and the Article 13 guideline.In force. Fully in force 1 September 2025. Second AI Basic Plan adopted 14 July 2026.

Regulator guidance

Regulator guidanceAPPI and AI (Japan)Act on the Protection of Personal Information and AI (Japan)How Japan's APPI applies to AI. The PPC's 2023 generative AI caution and the 2026 amendment allowing AI development as statistical work without consent.In force. Amending Act promulgated 17 July 2026, commencing within two years. Subordinate rules in preparation.

Voluntary framework

Voluntary frameworkJapan AI Guidelines for BusinessAI Guidelines for Business (Japan)Japan's AI Guidelines for Business Ver 1.2 from METI and MIC. Ten guiding principles and duties for AI developers, providers and business users, explained.In effect. Ver 1.2 issued 31 March 2026. Non-binding soft law.
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Which AI governance frameworks are listed for Japan?

This page lists 3 instruments for Japan: Japan AI Guidelines for Business, Japan AI Promotion Act and APPI and AI (Japan). Which ones apply to you depends on where you operate, your sector and how you use AI. Each framework page explains what it asks of you.

Does Aicura support the frameworks listed for Japan?

The frameworks listed for Japan are not built into Aicura. They are explained here to support your governance work, and every plan starts with the AI register, the record any framework needs first.

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