July 31, 2025 Report on the Postage System in Light of Changes in the Business Environment Surrounding the Postal Business (hereinafter referred to as the "Report") from the Information and Communications Council

　Today, the MIC received the Report (Consultation No. 1239 of June 24, 2024) from the Information and Communications Council, chaired by ENDO Nobuhiro, special advisor to NEC Corporation. An overview of the Report is provided below:

Note: The published materials are in Japanese only.

1. Background, and other details

　On June 24, 2024, the MIC consulted the Information and Communications Council regarding how the postage system should adapt to changes in the business environment surrounding the postal business. This matter was reviewed and discussed by the Postal Policy Subcommittee, chaired by TOJO Yoshizumi, professor of the College of Law and Politics at Rikkyo University, under the Council.
　The Report was prepared based on the results of the opinion solicitation conducted by the Subcommittee from Friday, June 6, 2025, to Monday, July 7, 2025.

2. Future plans

　In response to the Report, the MIC will implement necessary measures.