Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, including generative AI, are rapidly expanding their areas of application, evolving into autonomously operating AI agents and physical AI that controls robots in real-world environments. AI is increasingly being recognized not just as a tool for enhancing convenience but as a foundational technology for society and industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Against this backdrop, the Japanese government’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy Headquarters announced the “Basic Plan on Artificial Intelligence<\/a>” and the “Guidelines for Ensuring the Appropriateness of Research and Development and Utilization of AI-Related Technologies<\/a>” in December of Reiwa 7 (2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n These initiatives are part of a national strategy formulated under the “Act on the Promotion of Research, Development, and Utilization of AI-Related Technologies<\/a>” (hereinafter referred to as the “AI Act”), which was fully enacted on September 1, Reiwa 7 (2025). The strategy aims to make Japan the most conducive country in the world for AI development and utilization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This article will organize and explain the core points of these two key elements that serve as guidelines for Japan’s AI national strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n