- 2026.10.30
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12 Reasons Why Japan is Important for US Agriculture
Japan was the third largest single country market for U.S. agricultural exports in 2025, after Mexico and Canada, and is a consistently reliable and s……
- 2026.10.28
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US Foods and Drinks Shine at American Festival in Tokyo
Following the success of the inaugural American Festival in 2025, ATO Tokyo organized an even larger festival in 2026 to celebrate America’s 250th ann……
- 2026.10.20
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FOODEX Japan 2026 Report
On March 10-13, 2026, ATO Tokyo organized a USA Pavilion at FOODEX Japan, which is a USDA-endorsed and one of the largest food trade shows in Asia. Th……
- 2026.09.28
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Retail Foods Annual
Japan's retail sector remained stable despite continued dollar strength against the yen, with sales totaling $286 billion in 2025 and rising demand ac……
- 2026.08.28
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Japan to Reduce Consumption Tax on Grocery Food to One Percent
Japan's Cabinet approved a plan to cut the consumption tax on grocery food from 8 to 1 percent for two years, beginning April 2027, while maintaining ……
- 2026.07.31
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Supermarket Trade Show 2026 Evaluation Report and Recruitment for Fresh Solution 2027
In February 2026, for the twelfth consecutive year, the Agricultural Trade Offices (ATO) in Japan hosted a USA Pavilion at Supermarket Trade Show (SMT……
- 2026.06.30
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Exporter Guide Annual
The Japanese food market was valued at $421 billion in 2024 with retail sales accounting for $193 billion (46 percent) and foodservice sales accountin……
- 2026.06.12
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MAFF Published FY2025 White Papers
In May and June 2026, the Government of Japan published a series of annual White Papers through the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (M……
- 2026.06.09
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Chocolate Enrobing in Japan
Chocolate enrobing represents a relatively small portion of Japan’s broader chocolate and confectionery industry, but the overall chocolate coating ma……
- 2026.06.05
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Japan’s MAFF Publishes Draft of International Standards Strategy
On May 28, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) published a draft "International Standards Strategy for Food, Agriculture,……