Tokyo government AI guideline (2026): requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
Tokyo Metropolitan Government AI Introduction and Utilization Guideline
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In brief
The Tokyo government AI guideline (2026) is a binding guidance of Tokyo (Japan), issued by Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Its current status is in force. Tokyo Metropolitan Government divisions. Every record here links to its official source and states its verification status.
- Jurisdiction
- Tokyo (Japan)
- Instrument type
- Guidance
- Status
- In force
- Legal force
- Binding
- Issuing body
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government
- Adopted
- 30 March 2026
- Official source
- AI導入・活用ガイドライン
- Verification
- Pending review · source-linked, checked 15 Oct 2026
What is the Tokyo government AI guideline (2026)?
Practical rules for Tokyo Metropolitan Government divisions adopting AI, including generative AI: a basic policy, six AI-specific cautions and a process from planning through procurement to retirement, with points graded as required or recommended. A staff handbook on generative AI was issued the same day.
Status note: Recorded on 15 October 2026 from search-engine extracts of the official pages listed; the official text could not be opened from the research environment, so every date and duty here is pending review against it.
Who does it apply to?
Tokyo Metropolitan Government divisions.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government divisions and staff.
- Risk categories
- Not classified by the instrument
- AI system types
- Generative AI systemAutomated decision-making system
When do the requirements apply?
Formulated 30 March 2026.
Dates as stated in search extracts of the official source; confirm against it.
Official sources
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AI導入・活用ガイドライン
Tokyo Metropolitan Government · 30 Mar 2026 · Tier 1 source
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Press release, 30 March 2026
Tokyo Metropolitan Government · 30 Mar 2026 · Tier 1 source
Cite this record
AIPolicyTracker (2026). “Tokyo government AI guideline (2026)” [AIPT-POL-0118, record version 1, not yet verified]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0118 (accessed 27 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Cite the official text alongside it: AI導入・活用ガイドライン, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, https://www.digitalservice.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/business/ai/ai-guideline.
BibTeX
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urldate = {2026-10-27},
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Record history
No change to this record's tracked fields has been recorded since 15 October 2026, when field-level history began.
Record version 1: Added in the October 2026 sub-national research round. Recorded on 15 October 2026 from search-engine extracts of the official pages listed; the official text could not be opened from the research environment, so every date and duty here is pending review against it. Every earlier wording is in the GitHub repository.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Tokyo government AI guideline (2026) in force?
Yes. The Tokyo government AI guideline (2026) is in force.
Is the Tokyo government AI guideline (2026) legally binding?
Yes. The Tokyo government AI guideline (2026) is a binding guidance; the obligations it creates are legal requirements for the actors it covers.
Who does the Tokyo government AI guideline (2026) apply to?
Tokyo Metropolitan Government divisions.
When does the Tokyo government AI guideline (2026) apply?
Formulated 30 March 2026.
Where is the official text of the Tokyo government AI guideline (2026)?
The official text is published by Tokyo Metropolitan Government at https://www.digitalservice.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/business/ai/ai-guideline (AI導入・活用ガイドライン). 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.