August 26, 2025 Publication of the “Broadcasting and Distribution Content Industry Strategy Study Group Report” and Results of Public Solicitation

　The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) conducted a public opinions from Wednesday, June 25, 2025 to Wednesday, July 9 on “Broadcasting and Distribution Content Industry Strategy Study Group Report (Draft),” which was presented by the Study Group on the Ideal Broadcasting System in the Digital Age’s “Broadcasting and Distribution Content Industry Strategy Study Group” (chaired by UCHIYAMA Takashi, Professor at the School of Cultural and Creative Studies, Aoyama Gakuin University). A total of 154 opinions were submitted.
　Based on the results of the public solicitation, the study group conducted further deliberations and has now finalized the report. MIC hereby publishes the report along with the results of the Public Solicitation.

Note: The published materials are in Japanese only.

1. Background

　Since Thursday, March 6, 2025, MIC launched the “Broadcasting and Distribution Content Industry Strategy Study Group” under the “Study Group on the Ideal Broadcasting System in the Digital Age.” Taking into account the changing environment surrounding the broadcasting and distribution content industry, the team conducted intensive discussions on the challenges and potential measures for promoting the broadcasting content industry, and the ideal framework for public–private collaboration.
　Following the 6th meeting held on June 19, 2025, MIC conducted a public opinion from Wednesday, June 25 to Wednesday, July 9, on “Broadcasting and Distribution Content Industry Strategy Study Team Report (Draft)." A total of 154 opinions were submitted.
　Based on the results of the public solicitation, the study group conducted further deliberations and has now finalized the report. MIC hereby publishes the report along with the results of the Public Solicitation.

2. Published materials

　(1) “Broadcasting and Distribution Content Industry Strategy Study Group Report”
　(2) Summary of the “Broadcasting and Distribution Content Industry Strategy Study Group Report”
　(3) Results of Public Solicitation on the “Draft Broadcasting and Distribution Content Industry Strategy Study Group Report”

3. How to obtain the materials

　The materials will be posted in the “Public Comments” section of e-Gov (https://www.e-gov.go.jp/ ).