Japan Cybersecurity Regulatory Update
New MIC Requirements for IP-Connected Terminal Hardware Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) officially amended the Regulations Concerning Terminal Facilities on September 24, 2026. Specifically, these regulatory revisions introduce expanded cybersecurity requirements for terminal equipment that uses Internet Protocol (IP) and connects to digital data transmission facilities. Consequently, MIC set the enforcement date […]
Japan 920MHz Wireless Power Update
Japan has opened a public comment process on a regulatory proposal related to 920MHz wireless power systems. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) is leading this initiative. The consultation focuses on draft revisions for the outdoor use of 920MHz-band spatial transmission wireless power transmission systems. Importantly, the ministry will accept comments from 14 […]
Japan 433MHz TPMS RKE Update
Japan 433MHz TPMS RKE Update Expands Band Japan has introduced amendments to the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Radio Act and the Regulation for Radio Equipment that directly affect Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The Japan 433MHz TPMS RKE update expands the permitted frequency band and removes specific equipment enclosure […]
Japan 900 MHz Reform and Giteki System Review
Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) has released a draft report under Inquiry No. 30 addressing both future spectrum use and the wireless equipment certification framework. The Japan 900 MHz reform centers on reallocating frequencies currently used by MCA systems while simultaneously reviewing the structure of the radio equipment certification regime. Importantly, this […]
Japan: Proposed Amendments to Japanese Radio Law for TPMS and RKE Systems (433 MHz)
The Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) is seeking public consultation on proposed amendments to the Radio Law concerning Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) systems. These amendments introduce a dedicated frequency allocation at 433.92 MHz and update technical standards, including unwanted emission limits, occupied bandwidth limits, transmission time […]
JAPAN: Call For Opinions on The Frequency Restructuring Action Plan (FY2020 version)
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has created the “Frequency Reorganization Action Plan (FY2022 Version) (Draft)” in order to implement the specific frequency reorganization smoothly and steadily. Therefore, they are soliciting opinions on this proposal from Friday, September 2, 2022 to Monday, October 3, 2022. 1. Overview Every year since FY2004, the Ministry of […]
JAPAN: Call for Opinions on The Report (Draft) of The Land Radio Communication Committee
On March 2nd, MIC announced the public consultation on the report (draft) of the Land Radio Communication Committee. In this report, there are the studies of technical conditions for the introduction of 6GHz band wireless LAN, technical conditions for advanced use of wireless LAN systems, and technical conditions necessary for the sophistication of wireless systems. […]
JAPAN: MIC Publish Public Consultation for 5G Mobile Communication Systems
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) in order to understand the needs for the use of 5G mobile communication systems has published a public consultation. This public consultation is focused on the frequency allocation, expected usage, and requirements. Also, opens the space for opinions on the frequencies 2.6GHz, 4.9GHz, 26GHz, and 40GHz. The […]
JAPAN: MOFA Publishes Regulation Amendments for Radio Equipment
On January 20, 2020, an outline was published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with a number of amendments to the regulation of radio equipment, based principally on the need for sensor systems using radio waves with higher detection accuracy, thus modifying the current regulations for 2.4GHz band Low Power Data Communication systems for this […]
JAPAN: Regulation Amendments for Radio Equipment Published by MOFA
On January 22, 2020, an outline was published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with a number of amendments to the regulation of radio equipment, based mainly on the growing demand for Active Low Power Wireless systems, thus modifying the current regulations for 920MHz band Active Low Power Wireless systems. To see all new modifications […]