Japan

JIS X 8341-3 (Accessibility Standard)

JIS X 8341-3:2016

WCAG Standard
2.0 AA
Applies To
Government websites; recommended for all public-facing websites
Enforcement
Audit
Private Right of Action
No

Summary

The Japanese Industrial Standard for web content accessibility, aligned with WCAG 2.0. The Japanese government requires conformance with this standard for government websites under the Act for Eliminating Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (2016).

Scope & Coverage

Covers Websites
Yes
Enacted
2004
Last Amended
2016

Sources & References