MLIT PPP/PFI Guidance Documents (May 2026)

Government basic guidelines (R8.5 revision) for promoting Small Concession (private utilization of small-scale public facilities under 1 billion yen). Explains 3 barriers (image / partner / business model), 4 case studies, 3-step approach, and 4 procedural simplification pillars.

Operational guidelines for the dialogue and operator selection processes when adopting PPP/PFI methods.

Overview and application flow for government-provided hands-on support (research, feasibility studies, contract negotiation support).

Detailed explanation of hands-on support in 5 files. Covers feasibility study flow, issue-response examples, FAQ, additional cases, and appendices.

Sounding (private sector consultation) main document, overview, and editable Word version. Covers implementation procedures, question design, and result disclosure.

Construction and operation guidelines for Regional Platforms (regional networks for promoting PPP/PFI).

Value for Money (VFM) simple calculation model PDF and Excel template. Basis for determining VFM calculation obligations (construction 1 billion yen+ / operation 100 million yen/year+) vs SMCN VFM-exempt requirements.

Explanation of regulations for priority consideration of PPP/PFI methods when developing public facilities (mandatory for municipalities with population 200,000+, recommended for smaller municipalities).

Additional case studies of Small Concession projects utilizing hands-on support. Covers industry-specific success patterns (lodging, dining, retail, events, community center conversion, etc.) and actual operational data from business planning to KPI achievement.

FAQ set aggregating common practical challenges and government responses when planning Small Concession projects. Practical answers to typical questions faced by municipal officials at each stage: consensus building, council explanation, private sector negotiation, contract design, and revenue planning.

Appendix materials in the hands-on support zip archive. Includes practical templates such as contract drafts, business plan templates, checklists, and VFM calculation Excel supplementary materials.

Explanation including a comparison table of all 7 PPP/PFI methods (SMCN / Park-PFI / Designated Manager / BTO / BOT / BOO / RO) covering application requirements, project scale, contract duration, risk allocation, and operating entity. Excerpted and standardized from the operation guide main text.