Draft Revisions to Japan's Corporate Governance Code for Public Consultation
Summary
The Financial Services Agency of Japan and Tokyo Stock Exchange have launched a public consultation on proposed draft revisions to Japan's Corporate Governance Code. The consultation seeks feedback on amendments affecting listed companies and institutional investors, with comments due by Friday, 15 May 2026. The revisions build upon prior versions applicable from 1 June 2015, revised on 1 June 2018 and 11 June 2021.
What changed
The Financial Services Agency of Japan and Tokyo Stock Exchange have published draft revisions to Japan's Corporate Governance Code for public consultation. The proposed amendments update the current code (applicable since 1 June 2015, with prior revisions in 2018 and 2021) and include supporting materials such as messages to management of listed companies, persons in charge, and institutional investors who have accepted the Stewardship Code.
Listed companies on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and institutional investors should review the proposed changes carefully and submit comments by 15 May 2026. The revisions may affect board composition requirements, disclosure obligations, and shareholder engagement practices. Companies should assess how these changes will impact their governance frameworks and prepare for potential implementation of new standards.
What to do next
- Submit comments by Friday, 15 May 2026 (JST) via the Tokyo Stock Exchange website
- Review the draft revisions (Material 1 with track changes and Material 2 clean version)
- Monitor for final implementation following the consultation period
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April 10, 2026
Financial Services Agency
Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc.
Draft revisions to the Corporate Governance Code
for public consultation
The Financial Services Agency of Japan and Tokyo Stock Exchange have now launched a public consultation on proposed draft revisions to the Corporate Governance Code. Please refer to Material 1, 2 for specific details.
1.Draft revisions to the Corporate Governance Code
The proposed draft is the revised version of the Corporate Governance Code (applicable from 1 June, 2015, revised on 1 June, 2018 and 11 June, 2021).
2. How to submit comments
Responses should be sent by Friday, 15 May 2026 (JST). Please refer to the Tokyo Stock Exchange website
for further details on the submission.
Material 1
Draft revisions to the Japan’s Corporate Governance Code (with track changes) Material 2
Draft revisions to the Japan’s Corporate Governance Code (clean) Appendix 1
The Revised Corporate Governance Code to Promote Growth Investments Appendix 2-1
Message to Management of Listed Companies Appendix 2-2
Message to the Person in Charge at Listed Companies Appendix 2-3
Message to Institutional Investors Who Have Accepted the Stewardship Code Contact Corporate Accounting and Disclosure Division, Policy and Markets Bureau, Financial Services Agency
Tel +81-(0)3-3506-6000 (Ex. 3659, 3624)
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