Small Concession
View all →（24）What Is a Small Concession
A Small Concession is a small-scale PPP/PFI project that leverages private-sector innovation to activate idle public real estate. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) established a dedicated platform in 2024. This guide covers definitions, eligible facilities, project methods, the three structural barriers, and how to get started.
Complete Guide to Small Concessions
A comprehensive guide to Small Concessions covering definitions, eligible facilities, project methods, nationwide cases, implementation process, the MLIT platform, subsidies, and market sounding. Designed for both local government officials and private-sector businesses.
Public Space Business Entry Guide
A practical guide for private-sector businesses considering entry into park cafés, closed school activation, and Small Concession projects. Covers how to find opportunities, consortium formation, writing proposals, and managing revenue after entry.
Park-PFI
View all →（28）What Is Park-PFI
A guide for local government officials: Park-PFI (the Public Solicitation Management System) — definitions, three special provisions (20-year permits, 12% site coverage, occupancy facilities), 165 parks nationwide, and how it differs from Small Concessions. Based on the 2026 MLIT guidelines.
Complete Guide to Park-PFI
A comprehensive guide to the Park-PFI (Public Solicitation Management System) covering its mechanism, three special exemptions, 165 nationwide cases, small-municipality applications, feasibility studies, and market soundings. For local government officials and private-sector businesses considering urban park activation.
Writing Park-PFI Solicitation Guidelines
A detailed breakdown of the ten legally required items under the Urban Park Act, guidance on downloading and using the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Word template, and a comparison with the 61-page Koriyama City guidelines — equipping practitioners with a complete, workable approach.
Abandoned School Reuse
View all →（31）Complete Guide to Closed School Activation
A comprehensive guide covering the scale of Japan's closed school problem (8,850 cumulative closures), activation types, implementation procedures, nationwide cases, welfare facility conversions, and proposal-based operator selection. Designed for both municipal officials and private businesses considering entry.
Abandoned School Reuse: Industry Comparison
A comparison of five abandoned school reuse industry types (welfare, education, industry, tourism, and mixed) by profitability, community needs, renovation cost, and administrative review suitability. Guidance for choosing the right industry type based on regional challenges and resources.
Building Code for Abandoned School Conversion
A complete guide to Building Standards Act procedures when converting an abandoned school into a welfare facility. Covers the 200 m² threshold for building permit requirements, renovation obligations for fire compartmentation, smoke evacuation, and egress, available relaxation provisions, and welfare facility–specific considerations — updated to 2026.
Public Facility Management
View all →（26）PPP/PFI Introduction for Municipal Officials
A from-scratch introduction to PPP and PFI for municipal officials: covers the difference between PPP and PFI, the PFI Act framework, the Cabinet Office Action Plan, the full landscape of seven PPP/PFI methods, a recommended evaluation sequence by municipality size and risk tolerance, and five common misconceptions.
What Is Public Facility Management?
A foundational guide to public facility management for local government staff. Explains the structural challenges of aging infrastructure, fiscal pressure, and population decline — and why consolidation alone is not enough. Covers PPP/PFI, designated management, and Small Concession as practical alternatives.
Public Facility Management Support Guide
A practical guide for municipalities facing aging infrastructure and fiscal pressure. Explains the step after completing a comprehensive management plan — how to select and implement PPP/PFI methods (Small Concession, Designated Manager, and more) without expensive consulting fees.
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