The fundamental principle of the Basic Act on Sport is to “realize through sport, a society in which people are healthy in body and mind, and lead a cultural lifestyle throughout their lives.” The JSA will take leadership to advance conventional policies implemented by MEXT such as: promoting regional sports, school physical education and martial arts; improving international competitiveness; strengthening governance in the sports industry; promoting the Olympic and Paralympic movement. The JSA will also collaborate with other ministries including the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to comprehensively promote sports administration such as: securing sports opportunities to promote health; enhancing sport for disabled people; assisting economic development projects in regional societies; implementing the Sport for Tomorrow policy; promoting sport in collaboration with the industry; enhancing international competitiveness.