- 2026.05.28
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Japan’s Proposed GHG Emission Values for Ethanol Derived from Additional Feedstocks
On April 17, 2026, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) proposed default greenhouse gas (GHG) emission values for three additional e……
- 2026.05.26
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Japan Opens Comment Period for New JAS Standards for Almond Milk and Other JAS Revisions
Japan is accepting public comments for the newly developed Japanese Agricultural Standards (JAS) for almond milk, as well as JAS revisions for organic……
- 2026.05.11
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Japan Proposes GI Protection for 14 Alcoholic Beverages from European Union Member States
Japan’s National Tax Agency (NTA) published a list of 14 proposed geographical indications (GIs) for alcoholic beverages from European Union Member St……
- 2026.04.03
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High Domestic Rice Prices Drive Record Private Sector Imports in 2025
Japan's private-sector rice imports reached 96,834 metric tons (MT) in 2025—a 95-fold increase from 2024 and the highest level since the current impor……
- 2026.03.31
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Oilseeds and Products Annual
Japan’s oilseeds and products markets remain stable. Despite high prices, palm oil imports are consistent based on steady demand. Inflationary pressur……
- 2026.03.18
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Grain and Feed Annual
A sharp increase in domestic rice prices prompted the private sector to boost rice imports, reaching a record in MY2024/25. However, as persistently h……
- 2026.03.04
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Japan to Maintain the Butter and NFDM TRQs for JFY2026
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) announced that the tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) for butter (8,000–10,000 MT) and non-fat ……
- 2026.03.03
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Livestock and Products Semi-annual
FAS/Tokyo projects Japan's beef and pork sectors to remain stable in 2026. Cattle inventory and beef production face marginal decreases due to declini……
- 2026.01.30
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Livestock and Products Annual
Japan’s beef industry faces challenges in 2026 as the domestic cattle herd declines, resulting in reduced slaughter and inventory. Rising beef prices,……
- 2025.12.19
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Citrus Annual
Japan’s citrus sector faces continuing structural decline driven by aging producers, labor shortages, and reduced orchard maintenance, resulting in lo……