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Fourth Expert Meeting on Land Acquisition and Utilization

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) in Japan is set to hold the fourth expert meeting regarding the acquisition and utilization of land. This meeting, scheduled for June 11, 2023, aims to address current issues and develop strategies for effective land management.

Background and Purpose of the Expert Meeting

In the past, land policy focused primarily on managing land supply and demand amidst urban expansion and preventing speculative transactions during the bubble economy. However, as Japan now faces a declining population and consequently reduced demand for land, the focus has shifted towards the proper utilization and management of land. There has been an increasing concern among the public regarding issues such as improper land usage and foreign land acquisition, highlighting the need for appropriate national land management.

Currently, there are systems in place, such as a notification system for large-scale land transactions, aimed at securing proper and reasonable land use. Yet, there is a necessity to evaluate whether the existing systems truly meet the public's information needs, and if that information is being effectively utilized to address emerging challenges. It is crucial that the expert meeting broadens its scope to consider these aspects comprehensively.

To address current issues in land acquisition and utilization, the MLIT established the expert meeting on March 27, 2023. This meeting will explore necessary response strategies, including potential system reforms and necessary adjustments in land policies.

Meeting Details

• - Date and Time: June 11, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• - Location: Hall B, 8th Floor, All Nippon Airways Building, Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda, Tokyo
• - Agenda:

1. Summary report of the expert meeting on land acquisition and utilization
2. Exchange of opinions

The meeting's participants will be composed of experts across various fields relevant to land policy. Although the meeting will be closed to the general public, media representatives are allowed limited access for the initial portion of the session.

Media Attendance

Journalists wishing to attend the meeting must register in advance. The deadline for registration is set for June 10, 2023, at 3:00 PM. Interested parties should send their name (with phonetic reading), affiliation (company name), and contact number (telephone) to the following email address:
[email protected]

Personal information collected during this process will be managed appropriately and utilized only for necessary purposes.

Attendees are required to gather by 9:50 AM on the day of the meeting at the elevator hall of the All Nippon Airways Building, 8th Floor.

Summary reports and other materials from this meeting will be made available on the MLIT website following the session. Previous meeting documents can be accessed at: Expert Meeting on Land Acquisition and Utilization - MLIT.

For further inquiries, please contact the Real Estate and Construction Economic Bureau at the MLIT:
- Contact: Noguchi, Kamada, Araki
- Phone: 03-5253-8111 (Extension: 30-624, 30-655, 30-658)
- Direct Line: 03-5253-8292

This meeting represents an essential step towards shaping Japan's future land policies, ensuring that they are responsive to the current national context and the needs of the citizens.