Climate Change, Energy, Environment, and Economy

To help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we discuss ways to realize cities that harmonize the economy, society, and the environment through decarbonization measures, energy measures, global warming countermeasures, industrial promotion measures, and others.

Our Proposals

July 26, 2023	Recommendations by the Mayors Association of Designated Cities towards the Realization of a Sustainable Decarbonized Society (Ministry of the Environment, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Cabinet Office)
May 24, 2023	Proposal by the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities Concerning Land Use Contributing to Growth and Development of Regional Economy (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)
November 16, 2022	Request from the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities Regarding Improving Regional Decarbonization and Renewable Energy Promotion Subsidies (Ministry of the Environment)
August 4, 2022	Request from the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities to Secure a Stable Electricity Supply System
August 11, 2021	Proposals by the Japan Designated Cities Mayors Association on Industrial and Urban Policies for Building a Multi-Core Nation
July 28, 2021	Proposal by the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities to further promote the relocation of business bases (Cabinet Office)
June 8, 2021	Proposals by the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities for the Realization of a Decarbonized Society

Disasters and COVID-19

We discuss crisis management for natural disasters including earthquakes, windstorms, and floods as well as various other types of disasters including the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our Proposals

September 29, 2023	Urgent Request from Mayors Association of Designated Cities for Smooth Implementation of COVID-19 Vaccinations from 2024 Onwards (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare)
May 24, 2023	Request to the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities for Smooth Implementation of New Corona Vaccines (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare)
February 17, 2023	Urgent request from the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities concerning the review of the position of the new coronavirus infectious disease under the Infectious Disease Law (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare)
November 16, 2022	Request for the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities Regarding New Coronavirus Infectious Disease Countermeasures for With Corona (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare)
July 13, 2022	Urgent request of the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities for the "Direction of response to prepare for the next infectious disease crisis based on past efforts related to the new coronavirus infectious disease" (Cabinet Office)
June 8, 2022	Request for the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities Regarding New Coronavirus Infectious Disease Control (Cabinet Secretariat)
April 20, 2022	Urgent request from the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities to secure a system for additional vaccination (fourth vaccination) of the new corona vaccine (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare)
January 26, 2022	Emergency request from the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities regarding the response to the new coronavirus infectious disease (reducing the burden of public health center operations) (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare)
December 9, 2021	Request from the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities regarding Regional Revitalization Temporary Subsidies for New Coronavirus Infectious Diseases
November 19, 2021	Request from the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities regarding the division of roles between wide-area municipalities and designated cities regarding infectious disease control (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare)
November 19, 2021	Designated City Mayors Association Request for New Coronavirus Vaccine Additional Inoculation (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare)
November 19, 2021	Request to the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities for Early Practical Application of Domestic Vaccine against New Coronavirus Infection (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare)
October 12, 2021	Urgent Proposal by the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities Regarding the Handling of Attendance Suspensions Related to Online Classes to Prevent the Spread of New Coronavirus Infections (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
July 28, 2021	Urgent request from the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities regarding new coronavirus vaccination (Cabinet Office)
June 17, 2021	Urgent request from the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities regarding additional direct grants for regional revitalization in response to the novel coronavirus infectious disease
May 24, 2021	Request from the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities Regarding New Coronavirus Infectious Disease Control
May 10, 2021	Urgent request from the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities to promote vaccination against the new coronavirus by the government (Cabinet Office)
April 28, 2021	Urgent request from the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities regarding the expansion of financial support for exemption from national health insurance premiums (tax) and long-term care insurance premiums for insured persons whose income has decreased due to the impact of the new coronavirus infection (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare)

International Exchange

We work with the framework of Urban 7 (U7) in collaboration with associations of cities of each G7 nation to emphasize the importance of the role of cities in addressing environmental, economic, and energy challenges.

Our Proposals

August 3, 2023	Request from Designated City Mayors’ Association Regarding Foreign Policy (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Ministry of Justice)
March 9, 2023	Delivery of the 2023 U7 Mayors Declaration (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
March 2, 2023	Delivery of the 2023 U7 Mayors Declaration (Ministry of the Environment, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Cabinet Office)

Children, Education, and Culture

Toward the realization of a sustainable children-oriented society, we discuss the establishment of school systems to protect and support children’s learning and growth, and also the passing on of culture and art to the next generation by fostering future leaders.

Our Proposals

December 19, 2023	Recommendations from the Mayors Association of Designated Cities Regarding the Inheritance of Culture to the Next Generation and the Development of Leaders (Agency for Cultural Affairs)
November 28, 2023	Urgent Proposal by the Mayors Association of Designated Cities Regarding the “Every Child Can Attend Kindergarten System (tentative name)” (Children and Families Agency)
November 20, 2023	Recommendation by the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities on Creating a Sustainable School System to Protect Children and Support Their Learning and Growth (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
October 19, 2023	Exchange of Opinions Between Minister in Charge of Children's Policy Kato and the Mayor's Association of Designated Cities
July 25, 2023	Urgent proposal by the Mayors Association of Designated Cities Regarding the Formulation of the “Children’s Future Strategy” (Children and Families Agency)
March 6, 2023	Urgent Proposal by the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities Regarding Concrete Examination of Strengthening Children's Policy toward Doubling Children's Budget in the Future (Cabinet Office)
November 21, 2022	Proposal by the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities toward the realization of a sustainable “children’s center society” where no one is left behind (Cabinet Office)
November 16, 2022	Request from the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities to Address Teacher Shortages (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
September 12, 2022	Online meeting between Minister of State for Child Policy Ogura and the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities
July 13, 2022	Meeting between Minister Seiko Noda and the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities
November 16, 2021	Proposal by the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities to Create a “New Age School” that Maximizes the Potential of Each Child (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
June 10, 2021	Request to the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities for the establishment of a unified child medical expense subsidy system (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare)
June 10, 2021	Proposal by the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities on Securing and Training Child Welfare Officers (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare)
June 1, 2021	Request from the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities regarding the establishment of a system to adequately deal with people suffering from unexpected pregnancies

Urban Development and Transportation

To realize sustainable urban development, we discuss the introduction of new technology to public transportation, the revitalization of cities, and the promotion of national land resilience.

Our Proposals

December 14, 2023	Request from the Mayors Association of a designated city to pass on to the next generation the buildings that are an asset of regional attractive town development (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism)
December 13, 2023	Request from the Mayors Association of Designated Cities to Rebuild a Sustainable Regional Public Transportation Network (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism)
December 13, 2023	Request from the Mayors Association of Designated Cities for Support for the Introduction of New Technology in the Public Transportation Field (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism)
August 8, 2023	Request from the Mayors Association of Designated Cities Regarding the Promotion of Urban Regeneration (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism)
June 12, 2023	Designated City Association of Mayors Request for Introduction of New Public Transportation Functions Utilizing Existing Road Space (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism)
December 13, 2022	Request from the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities regarding the rebuilding of sustainable regional public transportation networks (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism)
July 29, 2022	Request from the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities regarding promotion of urban regeneration (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism)
November 26, 2021	Request to the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities on Promotion of National Resilience (Cabinet Office, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism)

Digitalization

We discuss the digitalization of local governments to provide efficient and high-quality administrative operations and services for residents by utilizing digital technology and data.

Our Proposals

November 1, 2023	Urgent Request from the Mayors Association of Designated Cities Regarding the Revision of the Basic Policy for Standardization of Local Government Information Systems (Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Digital Agency)
August 28, 2023	Request from Mayors Association of Designated Cities for Cybersecurity Measures (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)
July 14, 2023	Request from Mayors Association of Designated Cities for Cybersecurity Measures (Cabinet Office)
March 30, 2023	Exchange of opinions between Digital Minister Kono and the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities
February 1, 2023	Exchange of opinions between Digital Minister Kono and the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities
December 3, 2021	Proposal by the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities on standardization and sharing of local government information systems (Digital Agency, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Komeito, Liberal Democratic Party)
November 25, 2021	Exchange of opinions on promotion of digitalization in cooperation with national and local governments
May 24, 2021	Proposal by the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities on Standardization and Sharing of Local Government Information Systems

Welfare

We discuss the realization of a society in which everyone, including the elderly and the disabled, can live with peace of mind.

Our Proposals

June 30, 2023	Recommendation by the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities Regarding Sufficient Financial Measures for Welfare Services for Persons with Disabilities (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare)
January 25, 2023	Proposal by the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities to Enhance Plan Consultation Support for Persons with Disabilities (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare)
November 16, 2022	Request from the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities to Ensure a Sustainable Emergency Medical System (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare)

Decentralization and Local Taxation and Finance

We discuss the realization of a truly decentralized society, including the transfer of authority to large cities, the expansion and strengthening of tax revenue sources, and the correction of the distribution of tax revenue sources between national and local governments.

Our Proposals

December 14, 2023	Regarding the Statement of Request to the Liberal Democratic Party
December 13, 2023	Urgent request from the Mayors Association of Designated Cities Regarding the Implementation of Fixed-Amount Tax Reductions and Support for Low-Income Households Under the “Comprehensive Economic Measures to Completely Overcome Deflation”
November 27, 2023	Designated Cities Administrative and Financial Issues Council (Social Democratic Party)
November 22, 2023	Designated Cities Administrative and Financial Issues Council (Japan Restoration Association)
November 21, 2023	Request from the Mayors Association of Designated Cities regarding the planned price of small-value voluntary contracts (Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications)
November 21, 2023	Recommendation by the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities calling for the early realization of a diverse metropolitan system (Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications)
November 21, 2023	Designated City Mayors Association/Core City Mayors Association Chairman/Coordination Mayors Meeting (Event Report)
November 17, 2023	Designated Cities Administrative and Financial Issues Council (Japan Communist Party)
November 15, 2023	Request for expansion of financial resources in response to the reality of big city finances (Chairman of the General Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives)
November 14, 2023	Designated City Administrative and Financial Issues Council (Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan)
November 13, 2023	Designated Cities Administrative and Financial Issues Council (participating parties)
November 9, 2023	Designated Cities Administrative and Financial Issues Council (Liberal Democratic Party)
November 8, 2023	Regarding the statement of request to the Liberal Democratic Party
November 8, 2023	Designated Cities Administrative and Financial Issues Council (National Democratic Party)
November 6, 2023	Designated Cities Administrative and Financial Issues Council
October 4, 2023	Requests for Expansion of Financial Resources in Response to the Reality of Big City Finances, etc.
September 19, 2023	Request from the Mayors of Designated Cities Regarding the State of Local Systems with a Focus on Non-normal Times at the 33rd Local Systems Research Committee (Local Systems Research Committee)
August 24, 2023	Regarding the statement of request to the Liberal Democratic Party
August 7, 2023	Proposal by the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities Regarding the Extension and Expansion of the Local Base Rreinforcement Tax System and Regional Revitalization Support Tax System to Further Promote Regional Revitalization (Cabinet Office)
July 10, 2023	Proposals Regarding National Policies and Budget for Fiscal Year 2024
April 25, 2023	Designated Cities Association of Mayors Proposal for Basic Policy on Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform 2023 (provisional name)
April 21, 2023	Designated City Association of Mayors Request for Local Allocation Tax Calculation (Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications)
December 5, 2022	Proposal by the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities Calling for the Early Realization of a Diverse Large City System (Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications)
November 22, 2022	Designated City Mayors Association/Core City Mayors Association Chair/Coordination Mayors Conference (held report)
November 16, 2022	Designated City Administrative and Financial Issues Roundtable (Japan Restoration Association)
November 11, 2022	Designated City Administrative and Financial Problem Roundtable (Constitutional Democratic Party)
November 11, 2022	Designated City Administrative and Financial Issues Roundtable (Japanese Communist Party)
November 10, 2022	Designated City Administrative and Financial Problem Roundtable (Democratic Party for the People)
November 4, 2022	Designated City Administrative and Financial Issues Roundtable (Social Democratic Party)
November 4, 2022	Designated City Administrative and Financial Issues Round Table (Komeito)
November 2, 2022	Designated City Administrative and Financial Issues Roundtable (Liberal Democratic Party)
October 28, 2022	Request for expansion of financial resources to meet the financial situation of large cities (Chair of the General Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives)
October 27, 2022	Regarding the request statement to the Liberal Democratic Party
October 24, 2022	Hearing of the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities at the 8th Expert Subcommittee of the 33rd Local System Research Committee
October 12, 2022	Requests, etc. for expansion of financial resources in response to the actual financial situation of large cities
August 24, 2022	Regarding the request statement to the Liberal Democratic Party
July 15, 2022	Proposals on national policies and budgets for Fiscal Year 2023
May 26, 2022	Proposal by the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities on Promoting Decentralization Reform in Planning (Cabinet Office)
May 25, 2022	Proposal by the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities for Basic Policy on Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform 2022 (provisional name) (Cabinet Office)
May 25, 2022	Designated city mayors meeting proposal for the 26th House of Councilors regular election (Liberal Democratic Party)
December 17, 2021	Request statement to the Liberal Democratic Party
November 26, 2021	Requests, etc. for expansion of financial resources in response to the actual financial situation of large cities
November 18, 2021	Designated City Mayors Association/Core City Mayors Association Chair/Coordination Mayors Conference (held report)
November 17, 2021	Proposal by the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities Calling for the Early Realization of a Diverse Large City System (Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications)
July 15, 2021	2022 national measures and proposals for budget
May 24, 2021	Proposal by the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities Calling for the Early Realization of a Diverse Large City System
May 24, 2021	Proposal by the Association of Mayors of Designated Cities for Basic Policy on Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform 2021 (provisional name)