Public-Private Partnership Direction towards Water Infrastructure Reconstruction in Japan: A Detailed Seminar Overview

Seminar on Water Infrastructure Reconstruction

The Japan Planning Institute (JPI) is organizing a crucial seminar titled "Public-Private Partnership Direction towards Water Infrastructure Reconstruction" on February 13, 2026. This event will feature Mr. Yozo Tanaka, Planning Officer from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, who will provide insights into the direction of public-private collaboration in water infrastructure reconstruction.

Seminar Details

The seminar will be held from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. It will address the evolving challenges in water circulation management due to various factors, including the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the transfer of water administration, and the tangible impacts of climate change. In response to these developments, a new Basic Plan for Water Circulation was approved by the Cabinet on August 30, 2026.

Objectives of the New Plan

The newly established plan emphasizes four main strategies:
1. Securing Stable Water Supply: Focusing on alternatives and redundancy.
2. Optimizing Water Infrastructure: Through facility reorganization and public-private partnerships for sustainable water supply systems.
3. Promoting Climate Change Mitigation: In alignment with the 2050 Carbon Neutrality goals.
4. Comprehensive Watershed Management: Aiming for a healthy water cycle.

During the seminar, Mr. Tanaka will delve into the latest trends and future outlooks regarding these water circulation policies. Topics will include:
1. Overview of Water Circulation
2. Basic Law on Water Circulation
3. Basic Plan for Water Circulation
4. Upcoming Water Circulation Policies
5. Additional Considerations
6. Q&A Session
7. Networking and Exchange Meeting

Networking Opportunity

Attendees will have the unique opportunity to exchange business cards and network with both the instructor and fellow participants, facilitating professional connections that could benefit business expansion.

Participation Options

Participants can choose from the following methods to attend:

- On-site attendance
- Live streaming
- Archive viewing (available for two weeks, allowing for convenient viewing at any time)

Participation Fee

The registration fee is 37,240 yen (including tax) for one participant. Each registered participant can bring one accompanying person for free (registration required). For local government officials, there’s a special rate of 11,000 yen for up to two participants (for on-site or live streaming only, with the same mode of participation).

For further information and to register, please visit the JPI seminar page.

Post-Seminar Follow-Up

Participants will also be encouraged to reach out with questions to the lecturer after the seminar, and networking opportunities will continue to be facilitated for building valuable business relationships.

About Japan Planning Institute (JPI)

For over fifty years, JPI has been committed to bridging the gap between government, businesses, and academic insights. We aim to provide leaders and senior executives with crucial information through exclusive seminars, thereby fostering an environment for the creation of national knowledge and supporting the implementation of policy and national projects.