Ministries Concerned : Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

Mark Simplifying documents attached to application for permit to run tall containers (2002 7th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Promoting importation of foreign-made wooden fire-proof doors (2002 7th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Promoting 24-hour operations of harbor loading and unloading (2002 7th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)


(Ministry of Transport)

Mark Introducing the market principle to port business (2000 6th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Changes to the vehicle inspection system for towing vehicles and for towed vehicles (2000 6th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Reviewing maximum limits on the width of camper-trailers and reviewing how permits allowing passage of special vehicles are handled (2000 6th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Correcting exclusionary goods procurement for construction projects (2000 6th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Clarify and internationally coordinate the certification procedures pertaining to engines used in shipping (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Reducing the number of documents required concerning construction of high-speed ferries and ensuring their confidentiality (1997 4th Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Deregulation in order to lower harbor fees (1997 4th Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Facilitating Imports of Camping Trailers and Motorhomes (1996 3rd Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Revision of Import Inspection System for Vessels, Vessel Engines and Propulsion Devices, etc. (1996 3rd Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Improvement of the plant quarantine system and others relating to the import cut flowers (1995 2nd Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Acceptance of data from EU testing organizations in other than automobile-producing countries (1995 2nd Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Relaxation of weight restrictions when freight containers are transported by road (1995 2nd Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Abolition of restrictions on transportation ships built for export (1995 2nd Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Internationalization of regulations for Automobiles and Auto Parts and Acceptance of Foreign Test Data (1994 Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Early Establishment of Domestic Standards Based on International Standards for Aluminum Car Ferries (1994 Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Shortening period to be required for type approval of imported motor vehicles. (1993 Report of the OTO Advisory council)

Mark Accepting U.S. inspection and certification data for airworthiness certificate tests of imported aircraft and helicopters made in the U.S. and radio equipment inspection (1993 Report of the OTO Advisory council)



(Ministry of Construction)

Mark Reviewing maximum limits on the width of camper-trailers and reviewing how permits allowing passage of special vehicles are handled (2000 6th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Correcting exclusionary goods procurement for construction projects (2000 6th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Acceptance of foreign test data in inspecting imported building materials (2000 6th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Relaxing regulation of foreign-specification non-combustible materials (2000 6th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Early introduction of mutual certification in the construction field, and promotion of international harmonization of performance standards and performance testing methods for construction materials (2000 6th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Indicating the schedule for implementing performance standards of the Building Standards Law and establishing transparency in setting down government ordinances and rules. (2000 6th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Limiting ordinances passed by local governments based on the Building Standards Law and making related information available (2000 6th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Deregulation of construction licenses (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Improve the quality inspection and verification system for overseas construction materials (materials imported for public construction) (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Simplify JIS verification procedure pertaining to glass used for construction (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Simply certification work for construction materials, etc. (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Promote the import of overseas construction materials (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Facilitating Imports of Camping Trailers and Motorhomes (1996 3rd Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Relaxing Regulations of Imported Housing Materials (1996 3rd Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Improvement of Procedures of Foreign Construction Materials Quality Assessment and Verification System (1996 3rd Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Relaxation of weight restrictions when freight containers are transported by road (1995 2nd Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Improvement of the inspection system for multi-story car parks (1995 2nd Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Improvement of the certification system for wallpaper (1995 2nd Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Harmonization with U.S. Standards Concerning Refrigerant Recovery Equipment and Approval of Use of Alternative Refrigerants (1994 Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark International Harmonization of Fireproof Property Test for Steel Structures (1994 Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark International Harmonization of Certification System for Wallpapers (Interior Materials) (1994 Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Relaxing Testing and Certification Requirements for Buildings with Unique Two-story Structure (1994 Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Clarifying specifications for alkaline storage batteries under the "Common Specifications for Construction of Electrical Equipment" and achieving harmonization between JIS and IEC standards" (1993 Report of the OTO Advisory council)