July 17, 2025 Results of the Public Opinion on the Draft Notice Designating Broadcast Programs of Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) Requiring Further Preparation or Consideration for Distribution (hereinafter referred to as the "Draft Notice") and Report from the Radio Regulatory Council

　The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) prepared the Draft Notice designating broadcast programs of NHK that require further preparation or consideration for distribution. This initiative is part of efforts to develop the necessary regulations for the enforcement of Act No. 36 of 2024, which partially amends the Broadcasting Act. The MIC solicited public opinions on the Draft Notice from Wednesday, June 4, 2025, to Thursday, July 3, 2025. As a result, eight opinions were submitted. The opinions submitted along with the MIC's position on them are made available.
　Based on the results of the opinion solicitation, the MIC consulted the Radio Regulatory Council, chaired by SASASE Iwao, professor emeritus at Keio University, regarding the appropriateness of the Draft Notice. Today, the MIC has received a report stating that it is appropriate.
　Based on the results of the opinion solicitation and the report from the Radio Regulatory Council, the MIC will promptly finalize the notice.

Note: The published materials are in Japanese only.

1. Results of opinion solicitation

　The "Act Partially Amending the Broadcasting Act" (hereinafter referred to as the "Revising Act") was promulgated on Friday, May 24, 2024. The Revising Act stipulates that it will come into effect on Wednesday, October 1, 2025—a date specified by cabinet order within a period not exceeding one year and six months from the date of promulgation.
　To develop the necessary regulations for the enforcement of the Revising Act, the MIC prepared a Draft Notice designating broadcast programs of NHK of which distribution will be postponed for the time being, as further preparation or consideration is required. The MIC solicited public opinions on the Draft Notice over a 30-day period from Wednesday, June 4, 2025, to Thursday, July 3, 2025.

2. Report from Radio Regulatory Council

　Based on the results of the opinion solicitation, we consulted the Radio Regulatory Council today on the Draft Notice and received a report stating that it is appropriate.

3. Future schedule

　Based on the results of the public solicitation and the report from the Radio Regulatory Council, the MIC will promptly finalize the Draft Notice as a final notice.