Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare


What's New 2022

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Dec 2022
Dec 28
  • Annual Health, Labour and Welfare Report 2022(English)
Dec 27
  • Survey of Institutions and Establishments for Long-term Care 2021(Japanese)
  • Employment referrals for general workers Nov 2022(English)(Japanese)
Dec 26
  • Survey of Social Welfare Institutions  2021(Japanese)
Dec 23
  • Monthly report of Statistics of Long-term Care Benefit Expeditures(Cases assessed on September 2022)(Japanese)
Dec 21
Dec 6
  • Provisional Report of Monthly Labour Survey October 2022(English)(Japanese)
Nov 2022
Nov 29
Nov 28
  • Monthly report of Statistics of Long-term Care Benefit Expeditures(Cases assessed on August 2022)(Japanese)
Nov 22
Nov 8
  • Provisional Report of Monthly Labour Survey September 2022(English)(Japanese)
Oct 2022
Oct 28
  • Summary Report of General Survey on Working Conditions (Japanese)
  • Employment referrals for general workers Sep 2022) (English)(Japanese)
Oct 26
  • Monthly report of Statistics of Long-term Care Benefit Expeditures(Cases assessed on July 2022)(Japanese)
Oct 25
Oct 7
  • Provisional Report of Monthly Labour Survey August 2022(English)(Japanese)
Sep 2022
Sep 30
  • Minister Kato holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • HER-SYS:Health Center Real-time information-sharing System on COVID-19 (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Corrections of employment indices by employment types (full-time employees, part-time employees) in the Monthly Labour Survey (National Survey) (Sep. 30, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Results of the Survey on Public Health Nurses' Activity in FY2022 (Japanese)
  • Dynamic Survey of Medical Institutions (Preliminary data), Jul. 2022 (Japanese)
  • Overview of the (Dynamic) Survey of Medical Institutions and Hospital Report (2021) (Japanese)
  • End of procurement of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and state of utilization of the vaccine (Japanese)
  • The 23rd National Convention for Promoting Organ Transplant Medicine to be held (Japanese)
  • October is the month to promote organ transplant medicine (Japanese)
  • October is the “Promotion Month of Taking Annual Paid Leave”(Japanese)
  • Special website "Sleeping Lesson Movie" to be released to the public (Japanese)
  • "World Mental Health Day Japan 2022" tying-up with the Japanese movie "THE THREE SISTERS OF TENMASOU INN" (Japanese)
  • Administrative dispositions have been imposed on organizations and businesses based on the Technical Intern Training Act. (Japanese)
  • The 4th award for organizations and businesses promoting a campaign informing people of things they should know when receiving health care services. (Japanese)
  • Report on Social Welfare Administration and Services (Preliminary Data), Jul. 2022 (Japanese)
  • Employment referrals for general workers Aug 2022)(English)(Japanese)
Sep 29
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Sep. 29, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Minister Kato holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Annual and monthly reports on National Health Insurance (Japanese)
  • Selection of slogans for the Child Abuse Prevention Month in FY2022 (Japanese)
Sep 28
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Sep. 28, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Monthly report of Statistics of Long-term Care Benefit Expeditures(Cases assessed on June 2022)(Japanese)
  • Report on a proposed amendment of part of Ordinance on the Industrial Safety Consultants and Industrial Health Consultants (Japanese)
Sep 27
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Sep. 27, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Prompt Vital Statistics Report, Jul. 2022 (Japanese)
  • Budgetary requests for measures concerning support for people in the “employment ice age generation” for FY2023 (Japanese)
  • The 50th Labour Policy Council to be held (online) (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,308th announcement) (Japanese)
  • Major changes in health, labor and welfare systems(Oct. 2022) (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,307th announcement) (Japanese)
  • Corrections of employment indices by employment types (full-time employees, part-time employees) in the Monthly Labour Survey (National Survey) (Sep. 27, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Final Report of Monthly Labour Survey July 2022(English)(Japanese)
Sep 26
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • October is the "Promotion and Enhancement of Enrollment Month" for the Smaller Enterprise Retirement Allowance Mutual Aid System. (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Sep. 26, 2022) (Japanese)
Sep 25
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Sep. 25, 2022) (Japanese)
Sep 24
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Sep. 24, 2022) (Japanese)
Sep 23
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Sep. 23, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
Sep 22
  • Minister Kato holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Sep. 22, 2022) (Japanese)
Sep 21
  • One case of monkey pox has been reported. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Summary Report of Statistics of Long-term Care Benefit Expenditures (Cases assessed from May 2021 to Apr. 2022)(Japanese)
  • Drug abuse prevention campaign to be started (Japanese)
  • Recipients of the "Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare's award for persons who contributed to long-term care health facility services" in FY2022 (Japanese)
  • The first Medical DX Vision 2030 MHLW Promotion Team Meeting to be held (Japanese)
  • The 46th World Skills Competition will be held in Kyoto from Oct. 15th through 18th. (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Sep. 21, 2022) (Japanese)
Sep 20
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Sep. 20, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Forum on the model project for the electronic prescription to be held. (Japanese)
  • Information about electric application procedures concerning notifications that providers of specified recruitment information are required to submit (Japanese)
Sep 19
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Sep. 19, 2023) (Japanese)
Sep 18
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Sep. 18, 2023) (Japanese)
Sep 17
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Sep. 17, 2023) (Japanese)
Sep 16
  • Minister Kato holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • A new branch office (DNA analysis facility) of the Center for Analysis of Remains of the War Dead has been opened. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Publication of the Trends of Medical Prescription Fees (Computerized Data) in FY2021~Aggregate results of approximate medical prescription fees~ (Japanese)
  • Publication of the Trends of Medical Service Fees (Computerized Data) in FY2021~Aggregate results of approximate medical service fees~ (Japanese)
  • Publication of the Trends of Medical Care Expenditures in FY2021~Aggregate results of approximate medical care expenditures~ (Japanese)
  • Summary Report of Survey on Labour Economy Trend, August 2022(Japanese)
  • Summary Report of Annual Vital Statistics of Japan (final data), 2021 (English) (Japanese)
  • Summary Report of Annual Vital Statistics of Japan (Final Data), 2021 (Japanese)
  • The status of cancellation of job offers in FY2021 (Japanese)
  • Survey on Medical expense support for infants in FY2021 (Japanese)
  • Minister Kato attended the G20 Employment Ministers Meeting in Indonesia. (Japanese)
  • The winners of Contest for Companies Providing Successful Employment to the Elderly in FY 2022 have been decided. ~The ceremony for award recipients, including the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare’s top-prize winner Enakawakamiya Co.,Ltd. will be held on Oct. 5.~ (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Sep. 16, 2023) (Japanese)
  • The Annual Health, Labour and Welfare Report (2022 edition) to be published (Japanese)
Sep 15
  • Minister Kato holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Sep. 15, 2023) (Japanese)
  • Request for cooperation in the Survey on Labor Economy Trend for Nov. 2022. (Japanese)
  • Seeking companies wishing to participate in an operational experiment for a public pension simulator program (Japanese)
  • National "Kayoino-ba" (places for the elderly to gather) Festival to be held (Japanese)
Sep 14
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • The 9th Group Meeting for the Reform of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare to be held (Japanese)
  • Information on the recovery and memorial services for Japanese war dead (Sep. 2022) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Sep. 14, 2023) (Japanese)
Sep 13
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Event for the publication of the OECD Skills Review Report to be held (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,306th announcement) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Sep. 13, 2023) (Japanese)
Sep 12
  • Extension of indication, dosage and administration for vaccines targeting the Omicron variant (Japanese)
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • The unofficial announcement of subsidies for the improvement of facilities for the medical care provision system in FY2022 (Carry -over budget from FY 2021 and initial budget for FY2022 ) (Japanese)
  • The unofficial announcement of subsidies for the improvement of facilities including medical care facilities in FY2022 (Japanese)
  • Hospital Report (Preliminary data), Jun. 2022 (Japanese)
  • Seeking participants in an online symposium on international food standards (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Sep. 12, 2023) (Japanese)
  • Monthly Labour Survey [Prefectural Survey] - Mar. 2022 (Japanese)
Sep 11
  • Confirmed COVID-20 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Sep. 11, 2023) (Japanese)
Sep 10
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Sep. 10, 2023) (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
Sep 9
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Sep. 9, 2023) (Japanese)
  • The Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare's awards for individuals and organizations that have contributed to emergency medical care and obstetric care (Japanese)
  • Summary Report of Comprehensive Survey of Living Conditions 2021 (Japanese)
  • Overseas business trips of Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Mr. Kato (Japanese)
  • Administrative dispositions have been imposed on organizations and businesses based on the Technical Intern Training Act. (Japanese)
  • The 2022 White Paper on Corpse Examination is published (Japanese)
  • Report on Social Welfare Administration and Services (Preliminary Data), Jun. 2022 (Japanese)
Sep 8
  • Minister Kato holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • The 4th meeting on the maternal and child health handbook and information about maternal and child health to be held (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Sep. 8, 2023) (Japanese)
Sep 7
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Results of the "status on the maltreatment of the persons with disabilities by employers, etc." in FY2021 are published. (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Sep. 7, 2023) (Japanese)
  • Survey on Public Assistance Recipients (Preliminary data),Jun. 2022 (Japanese)
  • A talk event with top-athletes and mental health experts will be recorded on Sep. 16 for video streaming. (Japanese)
Sep 6
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Monthly Vital Statistics Report (Preliminary data), Apr. 2022 (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,305th announcement) (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,304th announcement) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Sep. 6, 2023) (Japanese)
  • "Analysis of the Labour Economy 2022 (White Paper on the Labour Economy)~The theme of the analysis is "Challenges in Promoting Labor Mobility through Support for Employees' Voluntary Career Development"~ (Japanese)
  • Provisional Report of Monthly Labour Survey July 2022(English)(Japanese)
Sep 5
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Minister Kato holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • The 5th expert panel to promote cultural and artistic activities by people with disabilities (Japanese)
  • Further efforts to promote child abuse prevention measures(Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Sep. 5, 2023) (Japanese)
Sep 4
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Sep. 4, 2023) (Japanese)
Sep 3
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Sep. 3, 2023) (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
Sep 2
  • Subsidies for guardians affected by school closures related to COVID-19 from October 2022 (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Official announcement about cases of industrial health subsidy fraud (Japanese)
  • The MHLW has checked documents on Japanese internees provided by the Russian government with the Japanese government's reports to identify individuals who have died while interned. (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Sep. 2, 2023) (Japanese)
Sep 1
  • Report on the medical-care system for the latter-stage elderly (monthly report)(Japanese)
  • Minister Kato holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Sep. 1, 2023) (Japanese)
  • Appointment of members of the Steering Committee of the Government Pension Investment Fund and (full-time) auditor (Japanese)
Aug 2022
Aug 31
  • Expansion of the special measures for employment adjustment subsidies and the subsidies for ensuring stable employment from October 2022 (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Summary Report of the Survey on Employment Trends in 2021 (Japanese)
  • Status Report on Long-term Care Insurance in FY2020 (Annual Report) (Japanese)
  • Monthly report of Statistics of Long-term Care Benefit Expeditures(Cases assessed on May 2022)(Japanese)
  • Dynamic Survey of Medical Institutions (Preliminary data), Jun. 2022 (Japanese)
  • Voluntary recall of a medical device (Class I) (Japanese)
  • Recipients of the "Minister's award for outstanding offices for the employment of persons with disabilities" in FY2022 have been decided (Japanese)
  • 10 regions are selected to carry out the Project to Promote Regional Revitalization Efforts in FY 2021. (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Aug. 31, 2022) (Japanese)
  • A talk event with peer-supporters related to mental health and mental health experts will be recorded on Sep. 7 for video streaming. (Japanese)
Aug 30
  • Special approval for emergency for a therapeutic of COVID-19 treatment (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Aug. 30, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Prompt Vital Statistics Report, Jun. 2022 (Japanese)
  • Approval of Testing Plan of New Technology, etc. under the “Act on Strengthening Industrial Competitiveness” (Japanese)
  • Approval of Testing Plan of New Technology, etc. under the “Act on Strengthening Industrial Competitiveness” (Japanese)
  • Results of corrective measures through supervisions and guidance for unpaid overtime in FY 2021 (Japanese)
  • Three new psychoactive substances are designated as "Shitei Yakubutsu (Designated Substances)"~A ministerial order for establishing the designated substances, etc., is promulgated~ (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,300th announcement) (Japanese)
  • The MHLW will launch preferential measures on September 1 by expanding the business improvement subsidy program to respond to price hikes, etc. (Japanese)
  • Extension of dosage and administration on Comirnaty intramuscular injection for 5 to 11 years old (Japanese)
  • Employment referrals for general workers Jul 2022(English)(Japanese)
Aug 29
  • Minister Kato holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • The 101st Codex Consultative Meeting to be held (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Aug. 29, 2022) (Japanese)
Aug 28
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Aug. 28, 2022) (Japanese)
Aug 27
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Aug. 27, 2022) (Japanese)
Aug 26
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Aug. 26, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Recipients of the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare's awards honoring nutrition professionals(specialists and district organizations involved in projects on improving eating habits) in FY2022 have been selected. (Japanese)
  • Announce the action plan for Suicide Prevention Week in FY 2022. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Final Report of Monthly Labour Survey June 2022(English)(Japanese)
Aug 25
  • Minister Kato holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Aug. 25, 2022) (Japanese)
Aug 24
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Aug. 24, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Summary report of divorce statistics in FY2022 (Japanese)
  • Approval for OTC In-vitro diagnostics for COVID-19 based on the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act (Japanese)
  • Data errors in the 2010 Comprehensive Survey of Living Conditions (Japanese)
Aug 23
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • All Prefectural Minimum Wage Councils reported revised prefectural minimum wages. (Japanese)
  • Annual and monthly reports on National Health Insurance (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Aug. 23, 2022) (Japanese)
Aug 22
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Aug. 22, 2022) (Japanese)
  • A new paternity leave program starts on Oct.1 (Japanese)
  • Ceremony for recipients of the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare's awards honoring nutrition professionals in FY2022 (Japanese)
  • "Good Career Company Awards in FY 2022" to be presented~Applications are accepted from companies working on career development of their employees.~(Japanese)
Aug 21
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Aug. 21, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
Aug 20
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Aug. 20, 2022) (Japanese)
Aug 19
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Aug. 19, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Request for cooperation in the Survey of Social Welfare Institutions and the Survey of Institutions and Establishments for Long-term Care, 2022 (Japanese)
  • Results of the FY2021 survey on domestically produced and imported personal protective equipment are released. (Japanese)
  • Four regions have been selected for an electronic prescription model project. (Japanese)
Aug 18
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Aug. 18, 2022) (Japanese)
  • On-site inspections at hospitals offering advanced treatment in FY2021 (Japanese)
  • Results of on-site inspections conducted based on Article 25 of the Medical Care Act in FY 2019 (Japanese)
Aug 17
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Aug. 17, 2022) (Japanese)
  • A walking event will be held in Yokohama as part of FY2022 Smart life project during the Health Promotion Awareness Month. (Japanese)
Aug 16
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Aug. 16, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,302nd announcement) (Japanese)
Aug 15
  • The 35th Health Sciences Council Immunization and Vaccine Sectorial Committee to be held (Japanese)
  • Data of patients with designated intractable diseases leaked to a third part and the MHLW's response (Japanese)
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Aug. 15, 2022) (Japanese)
Aug 14
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Aug. 14, 2022) (Japanese)
Aug 13
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Aug. 13, 2022) (Japanese)
Aug 12
  • Minister Kato holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Aug. 12, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Memorial Ceremony for the War Dead (change to the number of prospective attendants) (Japanese)
  • Hospital Report (Preliminary data), May 2022 (Japanese)
  • Monthly Report on the Statistics of Production by Pharmaceutical Industry (May 2022) (Japanese)
Aug 11
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Aug. 11, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
Aug 10
  • The 9th unofficial notification of appropriation of Subsidies for Improvement of Day-Care Centers in FY2022 (carry-over budget from FY2021) (Japanese)
  • The 7th unofficial announcement of Facilities Improvement Subsidies for Measures to Support Raising Next Generation Children in FY2022 (Carry-over budget from FY2021) (Japanese)
  • The 3rd unofficial notification of appropriation of Subsidies for Improvement of Day-Care Centers in FY2022 (Japanese)
  • The 3rd unofficial announcement of Facilities Improvement Subsidies for Measures to Support Raising Next Generation Children in FY2022 (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • One case of monkey pox has been reported. (Japanese)
  • Reinforce suicide prevention among children and young adults. (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Aug. 10, 2022) (Japanese)
Aug 9
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Aug. 9, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Request for cooperation in the 2022 General Survey on Dispatched Workers (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,301st announcement) (Japanese)
  • Information on the recovery and memorial services for Japanese war dead in FY2022 (Japanese)
Aug 8
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Memorial Ceremony for the War Dead to be held (Monday, August 15) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Aug. 8, 2022) (Japanese)
Aug 7
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Aug. 7, 2022) (Japanese)
Aug 6
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Aug. 6, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
Aug 5
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Aug. 5, 2022) (Japanese)
  • One case of monkey pox has been reported. (Japanese)
  • Monthly Vital Statistics Report (Preliminary data), Mar. 2022 (Japanese)
  • "Summary of the Balance of Employees' Pension and National Pension" in FY2021 is published (Japanese)
  • The MHLW has checked documents on Japanese internees provided by the Russian government with the Japanese government's reports to identify individuals who have died while interned. (Japanese)
  • Implementation of the 35th National Certified Social Worker Examination (Japanese)
  • HER-SYS:Health Center Real-time information-sharing System on COVID-19 (Japanese)
  • Report on Social Welfare Administration and Services (Preliminary Data), May 2022 (Japanese)
  • Provisional Report of Monthly Labour Survey June 2022(English)(Japanese)
Aug 4
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Aug. 4, 2022) (Japanese)
Aug 3
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Aug. 3, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Announcement of designated courses on general educational training (designated on October 1, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Announcement of designated courses on professional and practical educational training (designated on October 1, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Survey on Public Assistance Recipients (Preliminary data), May 2022 (Japanese)
Aug 2
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • The unofficial announcement of subsidies for the improvement of facilities for the medical care provision system in FY2022 (Carry -over budget from FY 2021 ) (Japanese)
  • The unofficial announcement of subsidies for the improvement of facilities including medical care facilities in FY2022 (Carry -over supplementary budget from FY 2021) (Japanese)
  • Summary Report of the Survey on Labour Disputes, 2021 (Japanese)
  • Extension of indication of Freeze-dried smallpox vaccine prepared in cell culture (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,300th announcement) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Aug. 2, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Monthly Labour Survey [Prefectural Survey] - Feb. 2022 (Japanese)
Aug 1
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Aug. 1, 2022) (Japanese)
Jul 2022
Jul 31
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at airport and seaport quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jul. 31, 2023) (Japanese)
Jul 30
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jul. 30, 2023) (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
Jul 29
  • Basic Survey of Gender Equality in Employment Management in FY2021 (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Dynamic Survey of Medical Institutions (Preliminary data), May 2022 (Japanese)
  • Summary of the Patient's Behavior Survey(Final data) in 2020 (Japanese)
  • Voluntary recall of a medical device (Class I) (Japanese)
  • Results of supervision and guidance provided to workplaces suspected of long working hours practice in FY 2021 are published (Japanese)
  • Winners of the "17th Youth Skills Competition" are decided. (Japanese)
  • HER-SYS:Health Center Real-time information-sharing System on COVID-19 (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jul. 29, 2023) (Japanese)
  • Employment referrals for general workers Jun 2022(English)(Japanese)
Jul 28
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jul. 28, 2023) (Japanese)
  • Annual and monthly reports on National Health Insurance (Japanese)
  • Second case of monkey pox confirmed in Japan (Japanese)
  • Monthly report of Statistics of Long-term Care Benefit Expeditures(Cases assessed on April 2022)(Japanese)
Jul 27
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jul. 27, 2023) (Japanese)
  • Approval of Business Adaption Plan based on the Industrial Competitiveness Enhancement Act (Japanese)
  • Monthly report of Statistics of Long-term Care Benefit Expeditures(Cases assessed on April 2022)(Japanese)
  • Report on supervisions and guidance provided to implementing organizations of technical intern training, cases referred to prosecutors for violation of labor-related regulations, etc., in 2021 (Japanese)
  • Report on supervisions and guidance provided to workplaces employing car drivers, cases referred to prosecutors for violation of labor-related regulations, etc., in 2021 (Japanese)
  • Six substances are newly designated as narcotics, etc., to strengthen regulations (Japanese)
Jul 26
  • Cancellation of the 1st Delegation for Recovery and Repatriation of the Remains of Japanese War Dead in Ioto Island (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jul. 26, 2023) (Japanese)
  • The 4th expert panel meeting to promote cultural and artistic activities for persons with disabilities (Japanese)
  • HER-SYS:Health Center Real-time information-sharing System on COVID-19 (Japanese)
  • Special Consultation Center for Improvement in Working Hour Rules for Truck Drivers to be set up on August 1 (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,299th announcement) (Japanese)
  • Final Report of Monthly Labour Survey May 2022(English)(Japanese)
Jul 25
  • First case of monkey pox confirmed in Japan (Japanese)
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Details for "Two Days for Children in Kasumigaseki" in FY2022 have been announced. (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jul. 25, 2023) (Japanese)
Jul 24
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jul. 24, 2023) (Japanese)
Jul 23
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jul. 23, 2023) (Japanese)
Jul 22
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jul. 22, 2023) (Japanese)
  • Monthly Vital Statistics Report (Preliminary data), Feb. 2022 (Japanese)
  • Prompt Vital Statistics Report, May 2022 (Japanese)
  • "National Occupational Health Week" in FY2022 to be implemented in October (Japanese)
  • The amounts of the daily basic allowances of employment insurance to be changed (Japanese)
  • Survey on Statistics of Production by Pharmaceutical Industry : data corrections due to the name change of the division (Japanese)
Jul 21
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • “Nationwide awareness-raising program for viral hepatitis in Japan: the " Shitte kan-en" project; World/Japanese Hepatitis Day 2022" will be held. (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jul. 21, 2023) (Japanese)
Jul 20
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jul. 20, 2023) (Japanese)
  • The 8th Meeting for Promotion of Medical Ventures (the first meeting for FY 2022) to be held (Japanese)
  • The MHLW is offering consultation services for companies intending to offer persons with disabilities teleworking opportunities as an employment option ~Aiming to create a society in which everyone can try new things and play an active role. ~(Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,298th announcement) (Japanese)
Jul 19
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • "17th Youth Skills Competition" to open on Jul. 27 and 28 (Main venue: Hiroshima Prefecture)(Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jul. 19, 2023) (Japanese)
Jul 18
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jul. 18, 2023) (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
Jul 17
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jul. 17, 2022) (Japanese)
Jul 16
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jul. 16, 2022) (Japanese)
Jul 15
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jul. 15, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Report of the Meeting on the Future of Working-hour Systems to be published (Japanese)
  • Asking for submission of slogans suitable for the "Child Welfare Week" in FY2023 (Japanese)
  • Monthly Report on the Statistics of Production by Pharmaceutical Industry (April 2022) (Japanese)
Jul 14
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • The 3rd meeting to discuss the Maternal and Child Health Handbook and the current state of maternal and child health will be held. (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jul. 14, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Monthly Labour Survey [Prefectural Survey] - Jan. 2022 (Japanese)
Jul 13
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jul. 13, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Report on the medical-care system for the latter-stage elderly (monthly report)(Japanese)
Jul 12
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,297th announcement) (Japanese)
  • The 4th project team meetings on post-pandemic employment challenges by industry to be held (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jul. 12, 2022) (Japanese)
Jul 11
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Hospital Report (Preliminary data), Apr. 2022 (Japanese)
  • Summer Exhibition to be held starting on July 12th at the Shokei-Kan (Historical Materials Hall for the Wounded and Sick Retired Soldiers, etc.) (Japanese)
  • JETRO will host the 2022 Summer Joint Job Fair online for international students (Japanese)
  • Special Exhibition to be held starting on March 16th at the Showa-Kan (National Showa Memorial Museum) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jul. 11, 2022) (Japanese)
Jul 10
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jul. 10, 2022) (Japanese)
Jul 9
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jul. 9, 2022) (Japanese)
Jul 8
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jul. 8, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Monthly Vital Statistics Report (Preliminary data), Jan. 2022 (Japanese)
  • The status of measures taken in relation to the Survey on the Post-War Forced Internees (FY2021) (Japanese)
  • Implementation of the 35th National Certified Care worker Examination (Japanese)
  • Information for respondents to the Longitudinal Survey of Newborns in the 21st Century (2010 cohort) (Japanese)
  • Ministerial Order and Public Notice on the Act on the Promotion of Female Participation and Career Advancement in the Workplace have been revised. (Japanese)
Jul 7
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jul. 7, 2022) (Japanese)
  • MySOS Web, an online pre-registration system for airport quarantine procedures, will be available from July 8. (Japanese)
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • The 58th National Blood Donation Promotion Campaign to be held (Japanese)
  • Report on Social Welfare Administration and Services (Preliminary Data), Apr. 2022 (Japanese)
Jul 6
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Watch out for fire when using domiciliary oxygen therapy (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jul. 6 , 2022) (Japanese)
  • Survey on Public Assistance Recipients (Preliminary data), Apr. 2022 (Japanese)
Jul 5
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jul. 5, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Overview of Survey on Industrial Safety and Health (actual condition survey) in 2021.(Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,296th announcement) (Japanese)
  • Provisional Report of Monthly Labour Survey May 2022(English)(Japanese)
Jul 4
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • HER-SYS:Health Center Real-time information-sharing System on COVID-19 (Japanese)
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Information on the recovery and memorial services for Japanese war dead (July 2022) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jul. 4, 2022) (Japanese)
Jul 3
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jul. 3, 2022) (Japanese)
Jul 2
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jul. 2, 2022) (Japanese)
Jul 1
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jul. 1, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Acute hepatitis of unknown cause in children (Jul. 1, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Accepting applications for competition in the "11th Smart Life Project Award (Let's increase healthy life expectancy!)" (In the area of maternal and child health). (Japanese)
  • Memorial Ceremony for the War Dead in FY2022 to be held (August 15, 2022) (Japanese)
  • The MHLW has checked documents on Japanese internees provided by the Russian government with the Japanese government's reports to identify individuals who have died while interned. (Japanese)
  • The Status on Implementation of the Individual Labor Dispute Resolution System in FY2021 (Japanese)
  • Accepting applications for competition in the "11th Smart Life Project Award (Let's extend healthy life expectancy!)" (In the area of lifestyle-related disease prevention) (Japanese)
  • Request for cooperation in the Monthly Labour Survey (Special survey) in 2022 (Japanese)
  • Employment referrals for general workers May 2022(English)(Japanese)
  • Appointment of (full-time) inspectors at the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare-affiliated incorporated administrative agencies (Japanese)
Jun 2022
Jun 30
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Summary of the Patient Survey in 2020 (Japanese)
  • Dynamic Survey of Medical Institutions (Preliminary data), Apr. 2022 (Japanese)
  • The Republic of the Philippines has introduced an abridged review procedure for new pharmaceutical products approved in Japan.(Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jun. 30, 2022) (Japanese)
Jun 29
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jun. 29, 2022) (Japanese)
  • The MHLW has drawn up Guidelines to Promote Learning and Recurrent Education in the Workplace. (Japanese)
  • Monthly report of Statistics of Long-term Care Benefit Expeditures(Cases assessed on March 2022)(Japanese)
  • The 5th expert meeting to discuss policies to prevent discrimination against people with Hansen's disease to be held (Japanese)
  • Monthly Labour Survey [Prefectural Survey] - 2021 (Japanese)
Jun 28
  • Monthly Vital Statistics Report (Preliminary data), Dec. 2021 (includes annual total) (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • "Japan Healthcare Venture Summit 2022"to be held (Japanese)
  • Extension of the eligibility period and application deadline for the support fund and allowance for the leave forced to be taken under the COVID-19 outbreak (Japanese)
  • Three new psychoactive substances are designated as "Shitei Yakubutsu (Designated Substances)"~A ministerial order for establishing the designated substances, etc., is promulgated~ (Japanese)
  • Administrative dispositions have been imposed on organizations and businesses based on the Technical Intern Training Act. (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,295th announcement) (Japanese)
  • An exhibition on children's publications recommended by Social Security Council of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, " Books for healthy growth of children recommended as child welfare cultural assets in FY 2020" to be held (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jun. 28, 2022) (Japanese)
  • A follow -up to the 5th Five-Year Plan for Drug Abuse Prevention has been drawn up. (publication of the 2021 drug report) (Japanese)
Jun 27
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
Jun 26
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jun. 26, 2022) (Japanese)
Jun 25
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jun. 25, 2022) (Japanese)
Jun 24
  • Acute hepatitis of unknown cause in children (Jun. 24, 2022) (Japanese)
  • "Status of Industrial Accident Compensation for Karoshi, etc." in FY2021 is announced (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Hospital Report (Preliminary data), Mar. 2022 (Japanese)
  • Report on the "Status of Employment of the Elderly" in 2021 is published. (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jun. 24, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Final Report of Monthly Labour Survey April 2022(English)(Japanese)
Jun 23
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jun. 23, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Financial status of the late-stage medical care system for the elderly (The Association of Medical Care Services for Older Senior Citizens) in FY2020 (Japanese)
  • Report on the medical-care system for the latter-stage elderly (Japanese)
  • Annual and monthly reports on National Health Insurance (Japanese)
  • Summary Report of Survey on Labour Economy Trend, May 2022(Japanese)
  • Information on websites to raise awareness of medication management (Japanese)
  • The 2nd meeting to discuss the Maternal and Child Health Handbook and the current state of maternal and child health will be held. (Japanese)
Jun 22
  • Summary of the Statistics of Medical Care Activities in Public Health Insurance in 2021 (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • "Report on the Status of Claims and Grant Decisions on Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Benefits due to Diseases Caused by Asbestos in FY2021 (Preliminary Data)" is published (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jun. 22, 2022) (Japanese)
Jun 21
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jun. 21, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Prompt Vital Statistics Report, Apr. 2022 (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,294th announcement) (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,293rd announcement) (Japanese)
Jun 20
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jun. 20, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (from Sep. to Oct. 2021) (Japanese)
  • The 33rd meeting to discuss how to improve efficiency in the distribution of pharmaceutical products for medical use (Japanese)
Jun 19
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jun. 19, 2022) (Japanese)
Jun 18
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jun. 18, 2022) (Japanese)
Jun 17
  • Written statement from the Sectorial Committee on Employment of Persons with Disabilities, Labor Policy Council~enhancing employment policies designed for persons with disabilities~ (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Acute hepatitis of unknown cause in children (Jun. 17, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jun. 17, 2022) (Japanese)
Jun 16
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Request for cooperation in the Survey on Employment Trends in the first half of 2022 (Japanese)
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jun. 16, 2022) (Japanese)
Jun 15
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jun. 15, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Request for cooperation in the Survey on Labour Economy Trend for Aug. 2021. (Japanese)
  • The 19th Trilateral Meeting on Yusho Disease ("Oil Symptoms") to be held (Japanese)
  • The MHLW is offering consultation services for companies intending to offer persons with disabilities teleworking opportunities as an employment option ~Aiming to create a society in which everyone can try new things and play an active role. ~(Japanese)
Jun 14
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,292nd announcement) (Japanese)
  • Annual and monthly reports on National Health Insurance (Japanese)
  • Monthly Report on the Statistics of Production by Pharmaceutical Industry (March 2022) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jun. 14, 2022) (Japanese)
Jun 13
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • "Dame. Zettai."(No, Absolutely No!) publicity campaign will start on Jun. 20. ~Drug abuse prevention and the U.N. fundraising campaigns will be carried out across the nation~ (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jun. 13, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Information for respondents to the Longitudinal Survey of Newborns in the 21st Century (2010 cohort) (Japanese)
  • "Calling for submission of slogans for the ""Child Abuse Prevention Promotion Month"" in FY2022
    The submission period: from Jun. 14 (Tue.) to Jul. 22 (Fri.), 2022 (Japanese)
Jun 12
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jun. 12, 2022) (Japanese)
Jun 11
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jun. 11, 2022) (Japanese)
Jun 10
  • The 6th unofficial announcement of Facilities Improvement Subsidies for Measures to Support Raising Next Generation Children in FY2022 (Carry-over budget from FY2021) (Japanese)
  • The 2nd unofficial announcement of Facilities Improvement Subsidies for Measures to Support Raising Next Generation Children in FY2022 (Japanese)
  • The 8th unofficial notification of appropriation of Subsidies for Improvement of Day-Care Centers in FY2022 (Carry-over budget from FY2021) (Japanese)
  • The 2nd unofficial notification of appropriation of Subsidies for Improvement of Day-Care Centers in FY2022 (Japanese)
  • Acute hepatitis of unknown cause in children (Jun. 10, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • MHLW starts accepting applications for FY 2022 Telework Awards. (Japanese)
  • Telework consulting services have been launched to offer businesses assistance in labor management, and information and communication technology. (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,291st announcement) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jun. 10, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Live Births Specified Report of Vital Statistics in FY 2021(English)
Jun 9
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jun. 9, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Report on Labor and Social Security Conditions Overseas 2021 is published. (Japanese)
Jun 8
  • Summary report of the Survey on Status of Labour Union Activities in 2021(Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jun. 8, 2022) (Japanese)
Jun 7
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jun. 7, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Provisional Report of Monthly Labour Survey April 2022(English)(Japanese)
Jun 6
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jun. 6, 2022) (Japanese)
Jun 5
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jun. 5, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
Jun 4
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jun. 4, 2022) (Japanese)
Jun 3
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Acute hepatitis of unknown cause in children (Jun. 3, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jun. 3, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Request for cooperation in the General Survey on Labour Relations for 2022 (Japanese)
  • Sale of national stockpiles of medical gloves (Japanese)
  • A ceremony for the day to restore honor and commemorate victims of the Leprosy Prevention Law (Japanese)
  • The MHLW has checked documents on Japanese internees provided by the Russian government with the Japanese government's reports to identify individuals who have died while interned. (Japanese)
  • Summary of Annual Vital Statistics Report (Preliminary Data), 2021(Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,290th announcement) (Japanese)
  • Request for cooperation in our survey on the actual conditions of wage increases and others in fiscal 2022 (Japanese)
  • Human resources network to respond to COVID-19 (Japanese)
Jun 2
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Five asymptomatic cases have been reported (at quarantine stations). (Japanese)
  • List of survey sheet forms (7. Employment in the Survey on Employment Trends) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jun. 2, 2022) (Japanese)
Jun 1
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jun. 1, 2022) (Japanese)
  • The 4th Contest to Raise Awareness of the Pension System in the Era of Reiwa (Japanese)
  • Request for cooperation in the Survey on Employment Trends in the first half of 2022 (Japanese)
  • Survey on Public Assistance Recipients (Preliminary data), Mar. 2022 (Japanese)
May 2022
May 31
  • Subsidies for guardians affected by school closures related to COVID-19 from July 2022(Japanese)
  • The special measures for employment adjustment subsidies from July 2022(Japanese)
  • Information on "Fast Track "services at airports for travelers entering Japan ~update of the website and new features added to the Fast Track app~(Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations)(Japanese)
  • New regulations to prevent industrial accidents associated with exposure to chemical substances(Japanese)
  • "Status on the Occurrence of Death and Injury Accidents Caused by Heatstroke at Workplaces" in 2021 is released.(Japanese)
  • Overview of Survey on Industrial Accidents in 2021 (survey on establishments with 100 or more regular employees and survey on general construction)(Japanese)
  • Dynamic Survey of Medical Institutions (Preliminary data), Mar. 2022 (Japanese)
  • FY2021 Measures to Promote Manufacturing Technology (White Paper on Monodzukuri) is approved by the Cabinet today. (Japanese)
  • June is "Foreign Workers' Issue Awareness Month." (Japanese)
  • Employment referrals for general workers April 2022(English)(Japanese)
  • Report on Social Welfare Administration and Services (Preliminary Data), Mar. 2022(Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (May 31, 2022)(Japanese)
  • Administrative dispositions have been imposed on organizations and businesses based on the Technical Intern Training Act.(Japanese)
May 30
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting.(Japanese)
  • Cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations)(Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (May 30, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,289th announcement) (Japanese)
May 29
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (May 29, 2022) (Japanese)
May 28
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (May 28, 2022) (Japanese)
May 27
  • Acute hepatitis of unknown cause in children (May 27, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,288th announcement)(Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (May 27, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Monthly Labour Survey [Prefectural Survey] - Dec. 2021 (Japanese)
May 26
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (May 26, 2022) (Japanese)
  • The 2nd and 3rd project team meetings on post-pandemic employment challenges by industry to be held (Japanese)
  • The 22th Council on Promotion of Karoshi Prevention Measures to be held (paperless) (Japanese)
May 25
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Monthly report of Statistics of Long-term Care Benefit Expeditures(Cases assessed on February 2022)(Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (May 25, 2022) (Japanese)
May 24
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (May 24, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Prompt Vital Statistics Report, Mar. 2022 (Japanese)
  • The 100th Codex Consultative Meeting to be held (Japanese)
  • Final Report of Monthly Labour Survey FY2021 (Japanese)
  • Final Report of Monthly Labour Survey March 2022 (English)(Japanese)
  • Scrutiny of employment indices by employment types (full-time employees, part-time employees) in the Monthly Labour Survey (National Survey) (May 24, 2022) (Japanese)
May 23
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Requested matters regarding reporting on the Memorial Service at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery (Japanese)
  • Memorial Service at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery to be held (Monday, May 30th, 12:30~) (Japanese)
  • G7 Health Ministers' Meeting was held on May 19 and 20. (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (May 23, 2022) (Japanese)
May 22
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (May 22, 2022) (Japanese)
May 21
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (May 21, 2022) (Japanese)
May 20
  • Acute hepatitis of unknown cause in children (May 20, 2022) (Japanese)
  • The 110th International Labour Conference to be held (Japanese)
  • Hospital Report (Preliminary data), Feb. 2022 (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (May 20, 2022) (Japanese)
May 19
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • The 5th meeting to discuss policies to prevent discrimination against people with Hansen's disease to be held (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (May 19, 2022) (Japanese)
May 18
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (May 18, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Overview of the 11th Longitudinal Survey of Newborns in the 21st Century (2010 cohort) (Japanese)
  • The MHLW plans an event for the HIV Testing Promotion Week (Japanese)
May 17
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • The status of the Project for the Recovery and Repatriation of the Remains of Japanese War Dead has been reported. (Japanese)
  • The case number of organ transplants, etc., has been reported to the Committee on Health, Labor and Welfare in the House of Councilors (Japanese)
  • In commemoration of World No Tobacco Day (May 31st), an event will be held on May 31, 2022. (Japanese)
  • The 1st meeting to discuss the Maternal and Child Health Handbook and the current state of maternal and child health will be held. (Japanese)
  • Annual and monthly reports on National Health Insurance (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (May 17, 2022) (Japanese)
May 16
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (May 16, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Request for cooperation in the Basic Survey of Minimum Wages in 2022 (Japanese)
  • Fact-finding Survey on Minimum Wages (Japanese)
May 15
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (May 15, 2022) (Japanese)
May 14
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (May 14, 2022) (Japanese)
May 13
  • Acute hepatitis of unknown cause in children (May 13, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • The MHLW has checked documents on Japanese internees provided by the Russian government with the Japanese government's reports to identify individuals who have died while interned.(Japanese)
  • The 9th meeting will be held to discuss how to utilize information in the fields of health, medical care and long-term care.(Japanese)
  • Monthly Report on the Statistics of Production by Pharmaceutical Industry (February 2022)(Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (May 13, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Fact-finding Survey on Minimum Wages (Japanese)
May 12
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting.(Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations)(Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at quarantine stations.(Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (May 12, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Information for respondents to the Longitudinal Survey of Newborns in the 21st Century (2010 cohort) (Japanese)
May 11
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations)(Japanese)
  • The 4th working group meeting on medical information networking infrastructure to be held(Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,287th announcement)(Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (May 11, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Survey on Public Assistance Recipients (Preliminary data), Feb. 2022 (Japanese)
May 10
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations)(Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (May 10, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Voluntary recall of a medical device (Class I)(Japanese)
May 9
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting.(Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations)(Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (May 9, 2022)(Japanese)
  • Provisional Report of Monthly Labour Survey March 2022 (English)(Japanese)
May 8
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations)(Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (May 8, 2022) (Japanese)
May 7
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations)(Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (May 7, 2022)(Japanese)
May 6
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at quarantine stations.(Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations)(Japanese)
  • Acute hepatitis of unknown cause in children (May 6, 2022)(Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,286th announcement) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (May 6, 2022) (Japanese)
May 5
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations)(Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (May 5, 2022) (Japanese)
May 4
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations)(Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (May 4, 2022)(Japanese)
May 3
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations)(Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (May 3, 2022) (Japanese)
May 2
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • The 8th Group Meeting for the Reform of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare to be held (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (May 2, 2022) (Japanese)
May 1
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations)(Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (May 1, 2022) (Japanese)
Apr 2022
Apr 30
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Apr. 30, 2022) (Japanese)
Apr 29
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Apr. 29, 2022) (Japanese)
  • The winners of the Medal of Honor for Spring 2022 (Japanese)
Apr 28
  • Acute hepatitis of unknown cause in children (Apr. 28, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at quarantine stations.(Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Apr. 28, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Administrative dispositions have been imposed on organizations and businesses based on the Technical Intern Training Act. (Japanese)
  • Report on Social Welfare Administration and Services (Preliminary Data), Feb. 2022 (Japanese)
  • The winners of the Medal of Honor for Spring 2022 (Japanese)
Apr 27
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting.(Japanese)
  • "Fast Track", now available for applications up to six hours prior to travelers' scheduled time of arrival in Japan(Japanese)
  • HER-SYS:Health Center Real-time information-sharing System on COVID-19(Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Summary of Static/Dynamic Survey of Medical Institutions and Hospital Report (2020) (Japanese)
  • Monthly report of Statistics of Long-term Care Benefit Expeditures(Cases assessed on January 2022) (Japanese)
  • Dynamic Survey of Medical Institutions (Preliminary data), Feb. 2022 (Japanese)
  • Child Welfare Week starts on May 5th, Children's day (Japanese)
  • The MHLW has selected regions taking a priority for assistance aimed at community healthcare planning (5th selection). (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,285th announcement) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Apr. 27, 2022) (Japanese)
Apr 26
  • Results of the National Survey on the Actual Conditions of the Homeless (Estimates) (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations)(Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Apr. 26, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Results of the National Survey on the Actual Conditions of the Homeless (actual conditions of life)(Japanese)
  • Publication of a summery of issues on support programs to help needy persons become financially independent (Japanese)
  • Annual and monthly reports on National Health Insurance (Japanese)
  • Monthly Labour Survey [Prefectural Survey] - Nov. 2021(Japanese)
  • Employment referrals for general workers March 2022)(English)(Japanese)
Apr 25
  • Acute hepatitis of unknown cause in children (Japanese)
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Japan's oldest person has passed away. (Japanese)
  • Survey on Yusho Disease ("oil symptoms") Patients in FY2022 (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Apr. 25, 2022) (Japanese)
Apr 24
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Apr. 24, 2022) (Japanese)
Apr 23
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Apr. 23, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
Apr 22
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Apr. 22, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Prompt Vital Statistics Report, Feb. 2022 (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Final Report of Monthly Labour Survey February 2022 (English)(Japanese)
Apr 21
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Self-assessment checklist for portable skills is available to help white-collar workers to identify their strengths (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,284th announcement)(Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Apr. 21, 2022) (Japanese)
Apr 20
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Apr. 20, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Guidelines for Safe Operation of Drones at Plants have been revised. (Japanese)
Apr 19
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Apr. 19, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Manufacturing and marketing approval of Novavax Inc.'s COVID-19 vaccine (Japanese)
Apr 18
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Apr. 18, 2022) (Japanese)
Apr 17
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Apr. 17, 2022) (Japanese)
Apr 16
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Apr. 16, 2022) (Japanese)
Apr 15
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Hospital Report (Preliminary data), Jan. 2022 (Japanese)
  • Report from the meeting of the Advisory Committee for promoting suicide prevention measures (Japanese)
  • Monthly Report on the Statistics of Production by Pharmaceutical Industry (January 2022) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Apr. 15, 2022) (Japanese)
Apr 14
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at airport and seaport quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Apr. 14, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Tying-up with the Japanese movie "Radiation House " (Japanese)
  • HER-SYS:Health Center Real-time information-sharing System on COVID-19  (Japanese)
Apr 13
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,283rd announcement) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Apr. 13, 2022) (Japanese)
Apr 12
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Apr. 12, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Publication of a report from the meeting to discuss compensation for workers whose dismissal is ruled invalid (Japanese)
Apr 11
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Correction of errors in analysis and data of the final report of the Monthly Labour Survey in Jan. 2022 (Apr. 11, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Apr. 11, 2022) (Japanese)
Apr 10
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Apr. 10, 2022) (Japanese)
Apr 9
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Apr. 9, 2022) (Japanese)
  • The winners of the 38th Medal of Honor for people engaged in dangerous duties (Japanese)
Apr 8
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Apr. 8, 2022) (Japanese)
  • A computer used for a government-commissioned project has been infected with malware. (Japanese)
  • Nurses' training schools to open in FY 2022 (Japanese)
  • Publication of documents related to Japanese internees provided by the Russian and other governments (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,282nd announcement) (Japanese)
Apr 7
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Apr. 7, 2022) (Japanese)
Apr 6
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Apr. 6, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Survey on Public Assistance Recipients (Preliminary data), Jan. 2022 (Japanese)
Apr 5
  • Errors in analysis and data of the final report of the Monthly Labour Survey in Jan. 2022 (Apr. 5, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Monthly Vital Statistics Report (Preliminary data), Nov. 2021 (Japanese)
  • Selection of a venue for the Annual National Health and Welfare Festival (the Nenrinpic) (Japanese)
  • The 99th Codex Consultative Meeting to be held (Japanese)
  • Handling of a benchmark update to the Monthly Labour Survey for Jan. 2022 and the impact of the update (Japanese)
  • Provisional Report of Monthly Labour Survey February 2022 (English)(Japanese)
  • Final Report of Monthly Labour Survey January 2022 (English)(Japanese)
Apr 4
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • The MHLW will carry out the 2022 Comprehensive Survey of Living Conditions (Japanese)
  • Status Report on Long-term Care Insurance (Provisional) (Jan. 2022) (Japanese)
Apr 3
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
Apr 2
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Messages from Secretary General of the United Nations and Minister Goto of the MHLW for the 15th World Autism Awareness Day (Apr.2) (Japanese)
Apr 1
  • The 7th unofficial notification of appropriation of Subsidies for Improvement of Day-Care Centers in FY2022 (carry-over budget from FY2021) (Japanese)
  • The 1st unofficial notification of appropriation of Subsidies for Improvement of Day-Care Centers in FY2022 (Japanese)
  • The 1st unofficial announcement of Facilities Improvement Subsidies for Measures to Support Raising Next Generation Children in FY2022 (Japanese)
  • The 5th unofficial announcement of Facilities Improvement Subsidies for Measures to Support Raising Next Generation Children in FY2022 (Carry-over budget from FY2021) (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • HER-SYS:Health Center Real-time information-sharing System on COVID-19 (Japanese)
  • Publication of the FY 2021 results of the compliance check on the guidelines for environmental considerations at the MHLW (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Apr. 1, 2022) (Japanese)
Mar 2022
Mar 31
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at airport and seaport quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Results of the "13th Follow-Up Survey on the Status of the Provision of Instructions to Fee-Based Homes for the Elderly" in FY2021 (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,281st announcement) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 31, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Results of the Survey on Working Conditions of Social Worker for Persons with Disability in FY2021 (Japanese)
  • Report on Social Welfare Administration and Services (Preliminary Data), Jan. 2022 (Japanese)
Mar 30
  • The range of questions in the 2024 national certification exams for physiotherapists and occupational therapists (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • The Health, Labour and Welfare Minister's awards for winners of the slogan contest to promote a society friendly to people suffering from infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss and awards for companies promoting support for workers suffering infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss in FY2021 (Japanese)
  • Report on Regional Public Health Services and Health Promotion Services in FY 2020 (Japanese)
  • Monthly report of Statistics of Long-term Care Benefit Expeditures(Cases assessed on December 2021) (Japanese)
  • Hospital Report (Preliminary data), Dec. 2021 (Japanese)
  • Releasing a video to promote and raise awareness of Advance Care Planning (Japanese)
  • Updates to three tools used in companies promoting a balance between infertility treatment and work. (Japanese)
  • A report from the meeting on rules on diversifying employment contracts has been published. (Japanese)
  • Survey on National Health Insurance (Japanese)
  • Statistics on Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Industry (Japanese)
  • The range of questions in the 2023 national board dental examination (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 30, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Monthly Labour Survey [Prefectural Survey] - Oct. 2021 (Japanese)
Mar 29
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Survey results on the prefectural and municipal governments’ responses to abuse cases of persons with disabilities in FY2020 (Japanese)
  • "Smart Health Consultation Room," a website providing health consultation and support services to young people, is available now. (Japanese)
  • Strengthening measures to prevent harassment against job-hunting junior-high school students (Japanese)
  • National examination scores required for visa extension of foreign nurse and care worker candidates accepted under Japanese laws based on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) are published (Japanese)
  • Report from the 4th Meeting on Making Model Lesson Plans on Social Security Education to be held online (Japanese)
  • Publication of the instruction manual "Think about Social Security in an Era of 100-year Life" for social security educators at high schools (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 29, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Employment referrals for general workers February 2022) (English)(Japanese)
Mar 28
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 28, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • The Agreement between Japan and the Kingdom of Sweden on Social Security to enter into force (Japanese)
  • The Agreement between Japan and the Kingdom of Sweden on Social Security to enter into force (Japanese)
  • Dynamic Survey of Medical Institutions (Preliminary data), Jan. 2022 (Japanese)
  • World Autism Awareness Day is internationally recognized day on April 2 every year.(Japanese)
  • The range of questions in the 2023 national qualification exams for public health nurses, maternity nurses and nurses (Japanese)
  • The Agreement between Japan and the Kingdom of Sweden on Social Security to enter into force (English)(Japanese)
Mar 27
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 27, 2022) (Japanese)
Mar 26
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 26, 2022) (Japanese)
Mar 25
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 25, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Approval of a project adaptation plan based on the Act on Strengthening Industrial Competitiveness (Japanese)
  • The 111th National Nurse Exam: The number of successful foreign nurse candidates accepted under Japanese laws based on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) and the names of hospitals accepting them are published (Japanese)
  • Prompt Vital Statistics Report, Jan. 2022 (Japanese)
  • Extension of the duration of the subsidy to employers who give pregnant workers paid leave and encourage them to take time off (Japanese)
  • Test result of the 34th National Certified Care worker Examination taken by care worker candidates accepted under the Japanese laws based on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) (Japanese)
  • Administrative dispositions have been imposed on organizations and businesses based on the Technical Intern Training Act. (Japanese)
  • Announcement of successful applicants of the 36th National Examination for Registered Dietitian (Japanese)
  • Test result of the 34th National Certified Care worker Examination (Japanese)
  • Annual and monthly reports on National Health Insurance (Japanese)
  • Appointment of (full-time) inspectors at the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare-affiliated incorporated administrative agencies (Japanese)
Mar 24
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Orders issued to fee-charging employment placement undertakings for suspension of fee-charging employment placement businesses (Japanese)
  • Successful applicants of the National Examination for Pharmacists (prompt announcement) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 24, 2022) (Japanese)
Mar 23
  • Consultation and report on the draft outline of the Ministerial Order for Partial Revisions of the Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health Regulations (Japanese)
  • Consultation and report on the draft outline of the Ministerial Order for Partial Revisions of the Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health Regulations, etc. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at airport and seaport quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 23, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Licenses for general worker dispatching undertaking are revoked. (Japanese)
  • Results of the survey on the impact of period poverty on women's physical and mental health are published. (Japanese)
  • Major changes in health, labor and welfare systems (Apr. 2022) (Japanese)
  • The Patient Survey (Preliminary data) in 2020 (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,280th announcement) (Japanese)
  • HER-SYS:Health Center Real-time information-sharing System on COVID-19 (Japanese)
Mar 22
  • The 1st joint meeting about research on the use of genome editing technology and other techniques to track human fertilized embryo to be held (resetting) (paperless) (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Approval of Business Adaption Plan based on the Industrial Technology Enhancement Act (Japanese)
  • Extension of the eligibility period and application deadline for the support fund and allowance for the leave forced to be taken under the COVID-19 outbreak (Japanese)
  • The Japanese national team competing in the 46th World Skills Competition is decided.(Japanese)
  • We start accepting applications for the 6th Infrastructure Maintenance Award. (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 22, 2022) (Japanese)
Mar 21
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 21, 2022) (Japanese)
Mar 20
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 20, 2022) (Japanese)
Mar 19
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 19, 2022) (Japanese)
Mar 18
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 18, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Change to data collection method of the Monthly Labour Survey ( additional information)(Japanese)
  • First payment of benefits stipulated in the Act on Issuance of Benefits for Construction Workers Suffering from Asbestos Health Damage (Japanese)
  • Publication of a meeting report from the Advisory Committee on Article 35 of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Labor Standards Act and the Subcommittee on Illnesses Associated with Exposure to Chemical Substances (Japanese)
  • The 9th meeting of the Advisory Committee for promoting suicide prevention measures (online and paperless) (Japanese)
  • Report on measures to support independence of single mothers and single fathers in FY 2020 (Japanese)
  • A survey on job offer situation of students graduating universities, etc. in March 2022 (as of February 1, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Monthly Report on the Statistics of Production by Pharmaceutical Industry (December 2021) (Japanese)
Mar 17
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Request for cooperation in the Survey on Labour Economy Trend for May 2022 (Japanese)
  • Summary Report of Survey on Labour Economy Trend, Feb 2022 (Japanese)
  • Overview of the Survey on Physicians, Dentists, and Pharmacists in 2020 (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,279th announcement) (Japanese)
  • Recommendations on measures for organ transplant medicine to be published (Japanese)
  • Information for participants in the Longitudinal Survey of Adults in the 21st Century (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 17, 2022) (Japanese)
Mar 16
  • Agreements with Pfizer Inc. and Moderna Inc. on additional COVID-19 vaccine purchases for the year 2022 (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 16, 2022) (Japanese)
  • The 24th Consultative Meeting on Facilities Operation of Murayama Branch Laboratories at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases to be held (Japanese)
  • "Good Skill" approved products in FY 2021 have been decided. (Japanese)
  • The 42nd Expert Committee on Dock Work, the Fundamental Issues Subcommittee on Employment measures, Sectorial Committee on Employment security, Labor Policy Council to be held (paperless) (Japanese)
Mar 15
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at airport and seaport quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • The announcement of successful applicants of the 24th National Certified Psychiatric Social Worker Examination (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 15, 2022) (Japanese)
Mar 14
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 14, 2022) (Japanese)
  • A new certification mark used for companies supporting employees raising children has been introduced. New certification systems will be launched for firms supporting child-rearing employees, and businesses promoting a balance between infertility treatment and work. (Japanese)
  • Report on Social Welfare Administration and Services (Preliminary Data), Dec. 2021 (Japanese)
Mar 13
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at airport and seaport quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 13, 2022) (Japanese)
Mar 12
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at airport and seaport quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 12, 2022) (Japanese)
Mar 11
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 11, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Hospital Report (Preliminary data), Nov. 2021 (Japanese)
  • The 4th expert meeting to discuss policies to prevent discrimination against people with Hansen's disease to be held (Japanese)
  • A report on inspection results of the "Project on Measures for Quality Control of Generic Drugs" in FY2020 (Japanese)
Mar 10
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 10, 2022) (Japanese)
Mar 9
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Monthly report of Statistics of Long-term Care Benefit Expeditures(Cases assessed on November 2021) (Japanese)
  • The 2nd unofficial announcement of subsidies for improvement of facilities including improvement of space for community long-term care and welfare in FY2021 (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,278th announcement) (Japanese)
  • Recipients have been selected for the third award for organizations and businesses promoting a campaign informing people of things they should know when receiving health care services. (Japanese)
  • Information on "Fast Track" services at airports for travelers entering Japan (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 9, 2022) (Japanese)
Mar 8
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at airport and seaport quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • License for worker dispatching and fee-charging employment placement undertakings is revoked. (Japanese)
  • Monthly Vital Statistics Report (Preliminary data), Oct. 2021 (Japanese)
  • New designs for a customer harassment poster have been introduced. (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 8, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Provisional Report of Monthly Labour Survey January 2022 (English)(Japanese)
Mar 7
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Spring Exhibition to be held starting on March 15th at the Shokenikan (Historical Materials Hall for the Wounded and Sick Retired Soldiers, etc.) (Japanese)
  • Six new psychoactive substances are designated as "Shitei Yakubutsu (Designated Substances)"~A ministerial order for establishing the designated substances, etc., is promulgated~ (Japanese)
  • The Symposium on Hansen's Disease Issue (The Human Rights Forum 2022) will be held online on Mar. 27. (Japanese)
  • Special Exhibition to be held starting on March 12th at the Showa-Kan (National Showa Memorial Museum) (Japanese)
  • Orders issued to business operators for improvement of worker dispatching undertakings (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 7, 2022) (Japanese)
Mar 6
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 6, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
Mar 5
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at airport and seaport quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 5, 2022) (Japanese)
Mar 4
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at airport and seaport quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • The 5th unofficial announcement of the funds for securing comprehensive medical and long-term care in local communities (for long-term care) in FY2021  (Japanese)
  • The MHLW has checked documents on Japanese internees provided by the Russian government with the Japanese government's reports to identify individuals who have died while interned. (Japanese)
  • Nine schemes are selected as "Good Initiatives Coming Out of Regions "for FY2021. (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 4, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Employment referrals for general workers January 2022) (English)(Japanese)
  • Documents from the 4th Meeting on Making Model Lesson Plans on Social Security Education (Japanese)
Mar 3
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Dynamic Survey of Medical Institutions (Preliminary data), Dec. 2021 (Japanese)
  • Cancellation of the 4th Project for the Recovery and Repatriation of the Remains of Japanese War Dead in Iwo To in FY2021 (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,277th announcement) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 3, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Forum to celebrate the launch of a strategic initiative for a healthy and sustainable food environment to be held online (Japanese)
Mar 2
  • The 6th Home Work Subcommittee, Sectorial Committee on Employment Environment and Equal Employment, Labor Policy Council to be held (online) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 2, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Joint session of the 8th meeting to discuss how to utilize information in the fields of health, medical care and long-term care and the7th working group meeting to discuss how to utilize medical information(Japanese)
  • Charges on violation of the Worker Dispatch Law (Japanese)
  • Survey on Public Assistance Recipients (Preliminary data), Dec. 2021 (Japanese)
  • Survey on Public Assistance Recipients (Monthly Definitive Data in FY 2020) (Japanese)
  • The 4th Meeting on Making Model Lesson Plans on Social Security Education to be held online (Japanese)
  • The 23nd Life Tables (2020) (English)
Mar 1
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at airport and seaport quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • The 4th subcommittee meeting to discuss policies to prevent discrimination against former Hansen's disease patients and their family to be held (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 1, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Request for cooperation in the Comprehensive Survey of Living Conditions in 2022 (Japanese)
  • Status Report on Long-term Care Insurance (Provisional) (Dec. 2021) (Japanese)
  • From April 1, construction contractors will be required to report asbestos inspection results prior any building demolition or renovation project.~An online reporting system will be available from March 18. ~(Japanese)
Feb 2022
Feb 28
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Overview of the 2020 (Static/Dynamic) Survey of Medical Institutions (as of October 1, 2020) (Japanese)
  • More companies temporally seconding their employees to other firms to maintain employment ~ It's been one year since the industrial employment stabilization subsidy program was established. More than 10,000 workers have been benefited from the program.~ (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 28, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Monthly Labour Survey [Prefectural Survey] - Sep. 2021 (Japanese)
Feb 27
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 27, 2022) (Japanese)
Feb 26
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 26, 2022) (Japanese)
Feb 25
  • Subsidies for guardians affected by school closures related to COVID-19 from April 2022 (Japanese)
  • Japan to provide additional funds to the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, or CEPI (Japanese)
  • Special measures for employment adjustment grants from April 2022 (Japanese)
  • Publication of the results of the Monthly Labour Survey [National Survey] in January 2022 (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Prompt Vital Statistics Report, Dec. 2021 (Japanese)
  • Summary Report of Vital Statistics of Japan (final data), 2020 (Japanese)
  • Administrative dispositions have been imposed on organizations and businesses based on the Technical Intern Training Act. (Japanese)
  • The MHLW has urged distributors of personal fall-arrest systems to recall products not in compliance with the construction code and warned buyers of those products to stop using them. (Japanese)
  • The MHLW has created a manual, etc. on how to handle customer harassment. (Japanese)
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  • Major efforts to be made by relevant institutions during the Month for Suicide Prevention in FY 2021 (Japanese)
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  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 25, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Summary Report of Annual Vital Statistics of Japan (final data), 2020 (English)
Feb 24
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Starting March 1, Japan will accept online applications for foreign nationals' entry permits from sponsors. (Japanese)
  • The 3rd expert meeting to discuss policies to prevent discrimination against people with Hansen's disease to be held (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • The 62nd Expert Committee on Construction Work, the Fundamental Issues Subcommittee on Employment measures, Sectorial Committee on Employment security, Labor Policy Council to be held (paperless) (Japanese)
  • Annual and monthly reports on National Health Insurance (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 24, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Final Report of Monthly Labour Survey 2021 (Japanese)
  • Final Report of Monthly Labour Survey December 2021 (English)(Japanese)
Feb 23
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 23, 2022) (Japanese)
Feb 22
  • The MHLW will be promoting the 2022 "STOP Heatstroke Cool Work" campaign. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at airport and seaport quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 22, 2022) (Japanese)
  • The 21st Council Meeting on Promotion of the "Healthy Parents and Children 21 (phase 2)" to be held (Japanese)
  • Special website for the "Women's Health Week" to be released to the public (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,276th announcement) (Japanese)
  • Report on Social Welfare Administration and Services (Preliminary Data), Nov. 2021 (Japanese)
  • The 10th expert committee meeting on medical research on the use of human fertilized embryo for assisted reproductive technology to be held (Japanese)
Feb 21
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • The 4th unofficial announcement of the funds for securing comprehensive medical and long-term care in local communities (for long term care) in FY2021  (Japanese)
  • Special website "Good sleep for physical and mental health" to be released to the public (Japanese)
  • The 7th expert committee meeting on prenatal testing including NIPT to be held (Japanese)
  • HER-SYS:Health Center Real-time information-sharing System on COVID-19 (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 21, 2022) (Japanese)
Feb 20
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 20, 2022) (Japanese)
Feb 19
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 19, 2022) (Japanese)
Feb 18
  • Survey results: the estimated number of COVID-19 booster shots administered to residents of long-term care facilities by the end of February (prompt report) (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at airport and seaport quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Dynamic Survey of Medical Institutions (Preliminary data), Nov. 2021 (Japanese)
  • The 14th meeting to discuss how to improve truck drivers work environment and reduce their working hours and the 13th meeting to figure out how to increase productivity in transport and logistics sectors (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 18, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Monthly Labour Survey [Prefectural Survey] - Aug. 2021 (Japanese)
  • Monthly Labour Survey [Prefectural Survey] - Jul. 2021 (Japanese)
  • Administrative dispositions have been imposed on organizations and businesses based on the Technical Intern Training Act. (Japanese)
Feb 17
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • The 8th meeting of the Advisory Committee for promoting suicide prevention measures (online and paperless) (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 17, 2022) (Japanese)
Feb 16
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,275th announcement) (Japanese)
  • Monthly Labour Survey [Special Survey] 2021 (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 16, 2022) (Japanese)
Feb 15
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • The 18th Trilateral Meeting on Yusho Disease ("Oil Symptoms") to be held (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 15, 2022) (Japanese)
Feb 14
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • The MHLW has signed an agreement with Pfizer Inc for additional COVID-19 vaccine purchases in 2022 (Japanese)
  • The 2nd meeting in fiscal 2021to discuss how to evacuate the elderly at nursing homes during disasters (a follow-up meeting) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 14, 2022) (Japanese)
Feb 13
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 13, 2022) (Japanese)
Feb 12
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 12, 2022) (Japanese)
Feb 11
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 11, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
Feb 10
  • Approval of pills for COVID-19 treatment under special exceptional circumstances (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,274th announcement) (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Monthly Report on the Statistics of Production by Pharmaceutical Industry (November 2021) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 10, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Status Report on Long-term Care Insurance (Provisional) (Nov. 2021) (Japanese)
Feb 9
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at airport and seaport quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Monthly report of Statistics of Long-term Care Benefit Expeditures(Cases assessed on September 2021) (Japanese)
  • Monthly report of Statistics of Long-term Care Benefit Expeditures(Cases assessed on October 2021) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 9, 2022) (Japanese)
Feb 8
  • An event will be held for people who grew up in foster homes to share their experience. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • HER-SYS:Health Center Real-time information-sharing System on COVID-19 (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 8, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Provisional Report of Monthly Labour Survey 2021 (Japanese)
  • Provisional Report of Monthly Labour Survey December 2021 (English)(Japanese)
Feb 7
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • The MHLW will start an online pre-arriving fast-track quarantine procedure for travelers entering Japan. (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Announcement of designated courses on general educational training (designated on April 1, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Announcement of designated courses on professional and practical educational training (designated on April 1, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 7, 2022) (Japanese)
Feb 6
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 6, 2022) (Japanese)
Feb 5
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 5, 2022) (Japanese)
Feb 4
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at airport and seaport quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Monthly Vital Statistics Report (Preliminary data), Sep. 2021 (Japanese)
  • Information on the recovery and memorial services for Japanese war dead (February 2022) (Japanese)
  • The MHLW has checked documents on Japanese internees provided by the Russian government with the Japanese government's reports to identify individuals who have died while interned. (Japanese)
  • Request for cooperation in the Comprehensive Survey of Living Conditions in 2022 (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 4, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Monthly Labour Survey [Prefectural Survey] - Jun. 2021 (Japanese)
Feb 3
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 3, 2022) (Japanese)
Feb 2
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • An informal meeting on food risk communication titled "Think about the Future Together ~ Radionuclides in Foods ~"will be held on Thursday, Mar. 3. We're looking for participants. (Japanese)
  • Survey on National Health Insurance (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,273rd announcement) (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,272nd announcement) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 2, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Survey on Public Assistance Recipients (Preliminary data), Nov. 2021 (Japanese)
Feb 1
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at airport and seaport quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Briefing on the enforcement of the revised Food Sanitation Act to be held (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 1, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Employment referrals for general workers December 2021 (English)(Japanese)
Jan 2022
Jan 31
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • The Labor Policy Council has approved the draft outline of the Ministerial Order for Partial Revision of the Industrial Safety and Health Regulations. (Japanese)
  • Report on the draft outline of the Ministerial Order for Partial Revision of the Ordinance on Health Standards in Office (Japanese)
  • Report on the draft outline of the Government Ordinance for Partial Revision of the Enforcement Ordinance for the Industrial Safety and Health Act and the draft outline of the Ministerial Order for Partial Revisions of the Industrial Safety and Health Regulations and the Ordinance on Prevention of Hazards Due to Specified Chemical Substances (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • The 98th Codex Consultative Meeting to be held (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 31, 2022) (Japanese)
Jan 30
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 30, 2022) (Japanese)
Jan 29
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 29, 2022) (Japanese)
Jan 28
  • Zoom webinar "Promote Understanding of Rubella," an event aimed at helping raise awareness of Rubella prevention measures, will be held on Feb.4th, the Rubella Day. (Japanese)
  • Decision on winners of the 4th Japan Open Innovation Prize. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Administrative dispositions have been imposed on organizations and businesses based on the Technical Intern Training Act. (Japanese)
  • The MHLW promotes consultation with a doctor for early detection of cancer. A video has been released to raise awareness. (Japanese)
  • Status of reporting on the employment of foreign workers by employers (October 2021) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 28, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Report on Social Welfare Administration and Services (Preliminary Data), Oct. 2021 (Japanese)
  • COVID-19 booster shots to be given by the end of February to eligible individuals who wish to get vaccinated (Japanese)
Jan 27
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Change to the calculation method for the Monthly Labour Survey (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Overview of Report on Public Health Administration and Services (Practicing health professionals), 2020 (Japanese)
  • An on-demand video service for the Maternal Health Care Workshops to be launched (Japanese)
  • The 3rd unofficial announcement of the funds for securing comprehensive medical and long-term care in local communities (for long-term care) in FY2021  (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 27, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Report on Public Health Administration and Services FY2020 (English)
  • Report on Public Health Administration and Services(Practincing health professionals) 2020 (English)
Jan 26
  • The 12th unofficial notification of appropriation of Subsidies for Improvement of Day-Care Centers in FY2021 (carry-over budget from FY2020) (Japanese)
  • The 6th unofficial notification of appropriation of Subsidies for Improvement of Day-Care Centers in FY2021 (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at airport and seaport quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • The Workplace Mental Health Symposium for FY 2021 to be held ~Practical support for employees returning to the workplace and efforts made by companies and psychiatrists ~ (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 26, 2022) (Japanese)
Jan 25
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Prompt Vital Statistics Report, Nov. 2021 (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 25, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Final Report of Monthly Labour Survey November 2021 (English) (Japanese)
Jan 24
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Recall of dust respirators (Japanese)
  • A guidance seminar will be held for companies considering telework as an employment option for people with disabilities. (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 24, 2022) (Japanese)
Jan 23
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 23, 2022) (Japanese)
Jan 22
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 22, 2022) (Japanese)
Jan 21
  • COVID-19 booster shots to be given by the end of February to eligible individuals who wish to get vaccinated (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • The amounts of national pension insurance premiums' advance payments in FY2022 (Japanese)
  • Information on a symposium to help deepen understanding of young carers, etc. (Japanese)
  • The 7th meeting of the Advisory Committee for promoting suicide prevention measures (online and paperless) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 21, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Revision of the amounts of pension benefits in FY2022 (Japanese)
  • Approval of pills for COVID-19 treatment (Japanese)
  • Approval of the COVID-19 vaccine under special exceptional circumstances (Japanese)
  • Watch out for fire when using domiciliary oxygen therapy (Japanese)
Jan 20
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at airport and seaport quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • The recovery and memorial services for Japanese war dead (January 2022) to be postponed (Japanese)
  • The slogan for the "Child Welfare Week" in FY2022 is decided (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 20, 2022) (Japanese)
Jan 19
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Monthly report of Statistics of Long-term Care Benefit Expeditures(Cases assessed on August 2021) (Japanese)
  • Monthly report of Statistics of Long-term Care Benefit Expeditures(Cases assessed on July 2021) (Japanese)
  • Monthly report of Statistics of Long-term Care Benefit Expeditures(Cases assessed on June 2021) (Japanese)
  • Three new psychoactive substances are designated as "Shitei Yakubutsu (Designated Substances)"~A ministerial order for establishing the designated substances, etc., is promulgated~ (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,271st announcement) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 19, 2022) (Japanese)
Jan 18
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at airport and seaport quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Decision on the host prefecture of the Annual National Health and Welfare Festival (“The Nenrinpic”) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 18, 2022) (Japanese)
Jan 17
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • The 5th Infrastructure Maintenance Awards ceremony to be held (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 17, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Survey of Medical Institutions (English)
  • Results of Static/Dynamic Surveys of Medical Institutions and Hospital Report 2017 (English)
Jan 16
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at airport and seaport quarantine stations) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 16, 2022) (Japanese)
Jan 15
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 15 2022) (Japanese)
Jan 14
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Hospital Report (Preliminary data), Oct. 2021 (Japanese)
  • Act on Issuance of Benefits for Construction Workers Suffering from Asbestos Health Damage will come into effect on Jan. 19. (Japanese)
  • "A survey on job offer situation of graduating university students" in March 2022 (as of December 1, 2021)~ (Japanese)
  • Monthly Report on the Statistics of Production by Pharmaceutical Industry (October 2021) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 14 2022) (Japanese)
  • Cases of the omicron variant reported in Japan (Japanese)
  • Outline of the survey on smoking control policies in different settings in FY2020 (Japanese)
Jan 13
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,270th announcement) (Japanese)
  • The status of guidance and monitoring implemented for insurance medical institutions in FY2020 (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 13 2022) (Japanese)
  • Cases of the omicron variant reported in Japan (Japanese)
Jan 12
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 12 2022) (Japanese)
  • Cases of the omicron variant reported in Japan (Japanese)
  • Monthly Labour Survey [Prefectural Survey] - May and Apr. 2021 (Japanese)
Jan 11
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Annual and monthly reports on National Health Insurance (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 11 2022) (Japanese)
  • Cases of the omicron variant reported in Japan (Japanese)
Jan 10
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 10, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Cases of the omicron variant reported in Japan (Japanese)
Jan 9
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 9, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Cases of the omicron variant reported in Japan (Japanese)
Jan 8
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 8, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Cases of the omicron variant reported in Japan (Japanese)
Jan 7
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,269th announcement) (Japanese)
  • Monthly Vital Statistics Report (Preliminary data), Aug. 2021 (Japanese)
  • One-day Symposium for Healthcare Ventures to be held (Japanese)
  • The first "Good Skill" approved products in FY 2021 have been decided. (Japanese)
  • The MHLW has compared documents on Japanese internees provided by the Russian government with the Japanese government's reports to identify individuals who have died while interned. (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 7, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Cases of the omicron variant reported in Japan (Japanese)
  • Provisional Report of Monthly Labour Survey November 2021 (English)(Japanese)
Jan 6
  • Minister Goto holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • An informal meeting on food risk communication on "Safety of Imported Foods" to be held online on Jan. 26~We are seeking participants.~ (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 6, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Cases of the omicron variant reported in Japan (Japanese)
  • Looking for companies willing to take the first step toward tacking issues concerning employment of persons with disabilities: the application deadline will be extended by a week to Feb. 4th. (Japanese)
Jan 5
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 5, 2022) (Japanese)
  • The third working group meeting on medical information network infrastructure to be held (Japanese)
  • Lists of complaints from workers reported on the special consultation day (Japanese)
  • Cases of the omicron variant reported in Japan (Japanese)
  • Survey on Public Assistance Recipients (Preliminary data), Oct. 2021 (Japanese)
Jan 4
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 4, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Cases of the omicron variant reported in Japan (Japanese)
Jan 3
  • Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed at airport quarantine stations. (Japanese)
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 3, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Cases of the omicron variant reported in Japan (Japanese)
Jan 2
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 2, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Cases of the omicron variant reported in Japan (Japanese)
Jan 1
  • Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese)
  • Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 1, 2022) (Japanese)
  • Cases of the omicron variant reported in Japan (Japanese)

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