Japan

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) is responsible for creating the fundamental national systems of Japan. These systems include the national administrative organizations, the public service personnel system, local tax/finance, the election system, fire /disaster prevention, information and communications, postal services, and statistical systems. Today, the MIC is striving to address Japan's various issues in order to shape the nation for the 21st century. Efforts include the establishment of new administrative systems such as the policy evaluation system, development of new local administrative systems as represented by the trinity reform, and making Japan the world's most advanced IT nation. The MIC is committed to building a safe and convenient society for all while achieving efficient administration at the same time.