Basic Law for Pollution Control (Kogai Taisaku Kihonho)

The Basic Law for Pollution Control (Kogai Taisaku Kihonho) is a law enacted to protect the health of the people and the living environment. It calls for the measures needed to prevent health damage caused by pollution and to realize a sustainable society. Specifically, it includes regulating the emissions of substances that cause pollution, monitoring environmental contamination, and drawing up improvement plans. It also provides a framework to encourage citizens, local governments, and companies to work together on pollution problems. Through these measures, the law aims to ensure that people can lead healthy and cultured lives.