Japan Selects Projects Under Its Advanced Timber Construction ProgrammeA · FULL TRANSLATION
# wooden construction# design technique# construction technique
Key Points
- The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced eight annual projects
- Projects will adopt innovative design and construction techniques for wood structures
- Aims to improve quality and technology in wooden buildings
Analysis
Japan's transport ministry has announced the projects selected under its fiscal 2026 programme promoting advanced timber buildings, targeting pioneering design and construction techniques. Japan treats timber construction of mid- and large-scale buildings as a dual policy tool for decarbonisation and forestry revival, and these subsidies determine which techniques accumulate a track record. Refer to the announcement for the list.