Park-PFI Utilization Guidelines Main Text (May 2025 Revision)
Main text serving as practical guidelines for Park-PFI system utilization. Systematically explains in over 100 pages: system purpose, eligible facility requirements, selection criteria, standard public offering schedule, negotiation process with operators, contract requirements, revenue return design, and council explanation points. The May 2025 revision explicitly established flexible public offering processes and a 20-year contract maximum.
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Park-PFI Implementation Guide — What 165 Parks Reveal About the Steps Municipalities Should Actually Take [2026 Edition]
Of the 165 parks that have adopted Park-PFI, what worked and what didn't. The three special exemptions, feasibility study, market sounding, solicitation, and contract — all mapped step-by-step for municipal staff. Includes the difference from the Designated Manager System, applicability to small parks, and how to avoid the common failure patterns.
How to Write a Park-PFI Solicitation Guidelines Document — Using the MLIT Word Template with Real-World Examples [2026 Edition]
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.
Park-PFI in 2026: 165-Park Statistics, New Cases, and Policy Outlook
2026 Park-PFI statistics covering 165 parks nationwide, three recent noteworthy cases, guideline revisions, and a 3-to-5-year outlook. A concise update for officials and practitioners.
The Complete Park-PFI Process — A Four-Year Roadmap from Concept to Opening [2026 Edition]
A detailed timeline covering all six phases of a Park-PFI project, from Phase 0 (initial consideration) through Phase 5 (opening and long-term operations). Covers deliverables, responsible parties, and timeline compression strategies for each phase, illustrated against the four-year real-world case of Kaiseizan Park in Koriyama City.
Park-PFI and Park Management Policy 2026 — 165 Parks Reached, TSUNAG and Guideline Updates, and the Coming 20-Year Maturity Problem
Park-PFI, created by the 2017 Urban Park Act revision, has spread to more than 165 parks as of March 2026. Meanwhile, the 2024 Urban Greenery Act revision introduced TSUNAG (effective Nov 2024), and the Park-PFI Activation Guidelines were revised in May 2025. The Regulatory Reform Council proposed extending the contract validity period in February 2025, anticipating the 2037 'first-generation 20-year maturity problem.' This guide maps the policy state, comparison with the Designated Manager System, international models, and expert critiques.