The national government. In Japan, the
national government formulates and
implements comprehensive policies such as
those for water resources development, the
administration of waterworks, and the
protection of water quality. Five related
ministries (Ministry of Land, Transport and
Infrastructure, Ministry of the Environment,
Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare,
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry,
Ministry of Agriculture, Forest and
Fisheries) take charge of the various
administrative areas, and cooperate with
each other to formulate water-related
policies.