Tokyo is promoting the elimination of utility poles at every opportunity in urban development, with the aim of creating a safe and secure city.
In residential development, efforts have been made to “prevent the increase in utility poles,” including providing subsidies for project costs and setting up consultation desks to provide know-how on how to eliminate utility poles.
We would like to inform you that we have established a certification system for businesses with the aim of increasing the number of businesses that are working to remove utility poles in residential development and promoting this widespread practice, and that we are now accepting applications for certification.

1　System overview

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will certify businesses that promote the elimination of utility poles in residential land development, and will promote awareness of the elimination of utility poles in residential land development by publishing the names of certified businesses and examples of their initiatives on its website.
In addition, as proof that companies have endorsed the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s efforts and promoted the removal of utility poles in residential development, they will be given a certified logo mark (with a registration number) featuring a motif of a pole-free streetscape.The certified logo mark can be used on business cards and other items to improve the company’s image.

2　Certification requirements

In residential developments that have received development permission under Article 29 of the City Planning Act, businesses that promote the removal of utility poles must meet all of the following requirements.

• （1）Those who have been confirmed to have installed utility pole-free facilities in Tokyo
• （2）Those who agree to the contents of the certification regulations

*For details on the certification requirements, please refer to the Certification Regulations (PDF: 703 KB) (External link).

3　How to apply

Please apply using the QR code or by accessing the Urban Development Bureau website.

4　Recruitment period

From Monday, February 9, 2026 to Friday, February 27, 2026
Businesses are scheduled to be certified in March 2026

This project is an initiative to promote the “Tokyo 2050 Strategy.”
Strategy 21: “City Resilience” – Realizing a safe and secure Tokyo without utility poles

Contact: Urban Development Bureau, Urban Development Department, Land Readjustment Division Phone: 03-5320-5132 Email: S0000393（at）section.metro.tokyo.jp *The email address has been changed to prevent spam. Please replace (at) with @ when using this email address.