- 2025.12.10
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Biofuels Annual
In 2024 and 2025, Japan has met the government's mandated annual target of 824 million liters of bioethanol, with oil refineries continuing to supply ……
- 2025.12.08
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Dairy and Products Annual
Japan’s dairy herd and raw milk production are expected to remain stable in 2026. Although higher prices are reducing household milk consumption, tour……
- 2025.12.04
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Grain and Feed Update
FAS/Tokyo forecasts that lower corn prices and increased feed demand—driven by the substitution of more expensive rice with corn in feed rations—will ……
- 2025.09.30
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Poultry and Products Annual
FAS/Tokyo forecasts Japan’s chicken market to remain stable in 2026, with modest growth in imports driven by steady demand and evolving challenges. Pr……
- 2025.09.05
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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,……
- 2025.08.19
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Stone Fruit Annual
Japan's fresh cherry production for the 2025/26 marketing year (MY) is projected to be 12,500 tons. This forecast is a result of production losses cau……
- 2025.08.07
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Japan Raises Carbon Intensity Value for Gasoline and Reduction Target
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has proposed a new carbon intensity (CI) value for gasoline. As pledged, METI will raise the re……
- 2025.06.30
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Action Plan to Introduce E10 and E20 in Japan
On June 10, 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) introduced an action plan to introduce E10 and E20 gasoline. As part of this ……
- 2025.05.27
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FOODEX Japan 2025 Report
In March 2025, ATO Tokyo organized a USA Pavilion at FOODEX Japan, one of the largest international trade-only food shows in Asia that provides a stro……
- 2025.05.07
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Revision for JAS Dimension Lumber and Other Wood Products
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) invites public comments on three different proposed Japan Agricultural Standard (JAS) revis……