- 2024.10.16
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FAIRS Country Report Annual
This report provides an overview of Japan’s regulations and standards for foods and agricultural products. For more information on Japan's certificati……
- 2024.10.15
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Japan Has Proposed Organizations That Can Issue Certification Documents Under the Revised Clean Wood Act
On October 7, 2024, Japan's Forestry Agency proposed the list of organizations which the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries would like to……
- 2024.10.07
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Japan Exempts Genetically Engineered Soybean with Familiar Trait from Domestic Field Trial Requirements
On September 19, 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of the Government of Japan (GOJ) announced the exemption of domestic……
- 2024.09.25
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Grain and Feed Update
FAS/Tokyo estimates lower wheat and barley production in Marketing Year (MY)2024/25 from the previous year as unfavorable weather conditions and disea……
- 2024.09.23
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Retail Foods Annual
The retail industry in Japan remained stable despite the continued strength of the U.S. dollar vs. the Japanese yen. To drive demand, retailers have s……
- 2024.09.20
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Japan Registered Foreign GI Products to Boost Exports
On August 27, 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) registered geographical indication (GI) protection for Pineapple H……
- 2024.09.17
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Rice Supply Shortage Disrupts Consumers in Japan
Throughout summer 2024, Japan has been grappling with a table rice shortage resulting in empty supermarket as demand outpaced production for the last ……
- 2024.09.12
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Livestock and Products Annual
FAS/Tokyo forecasts cattle inventory expands in 2025 on greater cow beginning stocks and a moderate pace of slaughtering from 2024. Despite a drop in ……
- 2024.09.04
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Poultry and Products Annual
FAS/Tokyo projects that in 2024 as well as 2025 Japan’s annual poultry production will expand to meet strong demand for domestically produced chicken.……
- 2024.08.20
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Stone Fruit Annual
Japan’s fresh cherry production has been substantially impacted by a changing climate. Fresh cherry production in the 2024/25 marketing year (MY) is e……