MAFF proposed revision of the Article 47-2 of 'the Ministerial Ordinance for Enforcement of the Act on Domestic Animal Infectious Disease Control', in the notification G/SPS/N/JPN/1406, to add live rabbits (Leporidae) and live honeybees (Apis spp.) to the animals subject to the prior Notification Concerning the Importation of Animals before arrival in Japan. The revision will be published in the 'Kampo' (Japanese Official Gazette) in the middle of June and enter into force on 1 January 2027. On and after 1 January 2027, prior notification must be submitted to the Animal Quarantine Service at least 40 days prior to arrival in Japan for both live rabbits (Leporidae) and live honeybees (Apis spp.), using Appended Form 21-3 related to Article 47-3.