Digital Agency; Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry; Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (2025) Legal document / regulation

Guideline for Japanese Governments' Procurements and Utilizations of Generative AI

Digital Agency

Ref: SRC-003-JPN-001

https://www.digital.go.jp/en/news/3579c42d-b11c-4756-b66e-3d3e35175623

Accessed: 3/24/2026

Summary

Central government guideline approved 27 May 2025 for generative AI procurement and use across Japanese government operations. Establishes CAIO appointment requirements, risk incident reporting obligations, and procurement framework. Provides the governance context for Hello Work's generative AI concierge function.

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Digital Agency (2025). The Guideline for Japanese Governments' Procurements and Utilizations of Generative AI for the sake of Evolution and Innovation of Public Administration. Tokyo: Digital Agency (approved 27 May 2025). Available at: https://www.digital.go.jp/en/news/3579c42d-b11c-4756-b66e-3d3e35175623 (Accessed 24 Mar 2026).

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