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Welcome to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Japan
USDA is represented in Japan by the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)
and the Animal, Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) at the U.S. Embassy
in Tokyo. USDA also has an FAS office in the U.S. Consulate in Osaka.
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FAS works to improve foreign market access for U.S. agricultural, forestry
and fishery products, build new markets, improve the competitive position
of U.S. agriculture in the global marketplace, and provide food aid and
technical assistance to foreign countries. The Tokyo Agricultural Affairs
Office is responsible for trade policy and commodity analysis, and assists
with market access and technical phytosanitary issues.
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About The Agricultural Trade Offices (ATO)
The Agricultural Trade Offices (ATO) work directly with U.S. companies
to help them gain the knowledge and contacts needed to begin exporting
to Japan. ATO also sponsors activities to introduce companies handling
U.S. products to key Japanese retailers, food service and food processing
companies, coordinate U.S. participation in trade shows, and otherwise
serves as a window to the Japanese market for U.S. companies.
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The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is responsible for
protecting and promoting U.S. agricultural health, administering the Animal
Welfare Act, and carrying out wildlife damage management activities.
The APHIS mission is an integral part of U.S. Department of Agriculture's
(USDA) efforts to provide the U.S. public with safe and affordable food.
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