The Administrative Procedure Act (行政手続法, Gyōsei tetsuzuki-hō), enacted in 1993, governs general functions of government agencies in Japan.
Chaptersedit
General Provisions
Dispositions Upon Applications: Requires administrative agencies to implement concrete standards of review and indicate processing times for applications.
Adverse Dispositions: Establishes procedures and evidentiary standards for hearings and rulings.
Administrative Guidance: Establishes regulations for non-dispositive advice conducted by the government.
Notifications
Public Comment Procedure, Etc.
Exclusionsedit
A number of government activities are excluded from the Act. These include: