MACRO & POLICY
Japan Approves Third Utility Pole Removal Plan: 1,000 km Underground in Five YearsA · FULL TRANSLATION
# utility pole removal# MLIT# disaster resilience
Key Points
- MLIT finalized the third plan to eliminate utility poles
- The target is 1,000 km of pole-free roads within five years
- Disaster resilience and tourism streetscapes drive steady construction demand
Analysis
MLIT finalized its third utility pole removal plan, targeting 1,000 km of pole-free roads in five years for disaster resilience and better streetscapes. For markets, it means steady policy demand for underground conduit and cable contractors; for property watchers, pole-free districts in tourist cities like Kyoto have shown measurable value gains.