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).