Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan: requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
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
Change history
- — Second AI Basic Plan adopted by Cabinet decision
- — First AI Basic Plan adopted by Cabinet decision
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.. Full edit history is in the GitHub repository.
Informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult qualified counsel before acting.