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2022.01.13

Japan Proposes a New JAS Standard for Miso

Japan invites public comments on the newly developed Japanese Agricultural Standard (JAS) for miso (fermented soybean paste). Comments are due on Janu……

2021.12.20

Citrus Annual

Japan’s mandarin production continues to decline amidst labor shortages and reduced consumption. Shipping challenges and rising prices are projected t……

2021.12.20

Biofuels Annual

FAS/Tokyo expects Japan’s imports of bioethanol to stay steady in line with Japan’s long-standing annual target for on-road biofuel of 500 million lit……

2021.12.17

Malt Market Overview and TRQ Administration Update

Japan imports approximately 500,000 metric tons of malt annually, which accounts for nearly 90 percent of total demand. While overall beer consumption……

2021.11.17

Updates on Potato Production and Consumption in Japan

FAS/Tokyo estimates an 18 percent reduction, to 1.8 million metric tons, in Japan’s 2021 domestic fresh potato supply due to unfavorable weather in Ho……

2021.11.16

HPAI Detected in Commercial Layer Flock in Akita and Kagoshima

On November 10, Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries confirmed a detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commer……

2021.11.15

HRI Food Distribution Patterns in the Tokyo-Yokohama Metropolitan Area

This report is a complementary addition to the published 2020 Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional (HRI) food service report, and highlights the Tokyo……

2021.11.09

Japan Proposes New JAS Standards for Textured Soy Protein Products

Japan invites public comments on the newly developed Japanese Agricultural Standards (JAS) for textured soy protein products. Textured Soy Protein Pro……

2021.11.09

Japan Proposes New JAS Standards for Wood Pellets for Non-Industrial Use

Japan opened the public comment for newly developed Japanese Agricultural Standards (JAS) for wood pellet fuel. Comments are due to the Ministry of Ag……

2021.11.04

Japan Publishes Draft 6th Strategic Energy Plan

This report replaces and corrects the report published on August 11, 2021. The revision contains corrections to Figures 1 and 2 as the original report……

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