Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan: requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
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In brief
Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan is a non-binding national strategy of Japan, issued by the Cabinet of Japan (Cabinet Office, AI Strategy Headquarters). It was adopted on 23 December 2025. Scope is as set out in the official text linked below. The AI Basic Plan is the national strategy required under Article 18 of the 2025 AI Act.
- Jurisdiction
- Japan
- Instrument type
- National strategy
- Status
- Adopted
- Legal force
- Non-binding (guidance, strategy or standard)
- Issuing body
- Cabinet of Japan (Cabinet Office, AI Strategy Headquarters)
- Adopted
- 23 December 2025
- Official source
- Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan
- Verification
- Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026
What is Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan?
The AI Basic Plan is the national strategy required under Article 18 of the 2025 AI Act. It sets basic policies and concrete measures across four areas: accelerating AI deployment, strengthening development capabilities, leading AI governance and building an AI-powered society, with the stated ambition of Japan becoming the most AI-friendly country. The first plan was adopted by Cabinet decision in December 2025 and a revised second plan was adopted in July 2026.
Status note: Dates confirmed from the Cabinet Office page (Reiwa 7-12-23 and Reiwa 8-7-14 Cabinet decisions) and the provisional English translation of the second plan.
Who does it apply to?
Scope is as set out in the official text linked below. Issued by Cabinet of Japan (Cabinet Office, AI Strategy Headquarters). Oversight: AI Strategy Headquarters chaired by the Prime Minister; Cabinet Office coordinates follow-up and revisions. Stated purpose: Statutory national AI strategy to make Japan a leading AI-adopting nation.
When do the requirements apply?
2025-12-23: First AI Basic Plan adopted by Cabinet decision; 2026-07-14: Second AI Basic Plan adopted by Cabinet decision
Only the announcement or adoption date is recorded from the source; in-force and application dates are to be confirmed by a reviewer.
Official sources
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Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan
Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · 23 Dec 2025 · Tier 1 source
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Second AI Basic Plan adopted by Cabinet decision
Cabinet Office, Government of Japan · 14 Jul 2026 · Tier 1 source
Cite this record
AIPolicyTracker (2026). “Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan” [AIPT-POL-0115, record version 1, verified 26 September 2026 by Bhaskar Bhatt]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0115 (accessed 27 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Cite the official text alongside it: Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan, https://www8.cao.go.jp/cstp/ai/ai_plan/ai_plan.html.
BibTeX
@misc{aipolicytracker2026_artificialintelligenceba,
author = {{AIPolicyTracker}},
title = {{Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan}},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/japan-artificial-intelligence-basic-plan}},
url = {https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/japan-artificial-intelligence-basic-plan},
urldate = {2026-10-27},
note = {Data licensed CC BY 4.0. Accessed 27 October 2026}
}
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No change to this record's tracked fields has been recorded since 15 October 2026, when field-level history began.
Record version 1: Imported from the source-backed legacy dataset (database/data/ai_policies.json); fields limited to what the official source page states. Reviewer to enrich scope, dates and obligations. Every earlier wording is in the GitHub repository.
Frequently asked questions
Is Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan in force?
Not yet. Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan has been adopted (23 December 2025).
Is Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan legally binding?
No. Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan is a national strategy; it sets expectations rather than legal requirements, unless another instrument gives it force.
Who does Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan apply to?
Scope is as set out in the official text linked below. Issued by Cabinet of Japan (Cabinet Office, AI Strategy Headquarters). Oversight: AI Strategy Headquarters chaired by the Prime Minister; Cabinet Office coordinates follow-up and revisions. Stated purpose: Statutory national AI strategy to make Japan a leading AI-adopting nation.
When does Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan apply?
2025-12-23: First AI Basic Plan adopted by Cabinet decision; 2026-07-14: Second AI Basic Plan adopted by Cabinet decision
Where is the official text of Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan?
The official text is published by Cabinet Office, Government of Japan at https://www8.cao.go.jp/cstp/ai/ai_plan/ai_plan.html (Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan). This record links to it and is checked against it.
Disclaimer: informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult a qualified lawyer before acting.