Administrative Procedure Act (Japan)


The Administrative Procedure Act, enacted in 1993, governs general functions of government agencies in Japan.

Chapters

  1. General Provisions
  2. Dispositions Upon Applications: Requires administrative agencies to implement concrete standards of review and indicate processing times for applications.
  3. Adverse Dispositions: Establishes procedures and evidentiary standards for hearings and rulings.
  4. Administrative Guidance: Establishes regulations for non-dispositive advice conducted by the government.
  5. Notifications
  6. Public Comment Procedure, Etc.

    Exclusions

A number of government activities are excluded from the Act. These include: