- 2026.05.18
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ATO Osaka 2025 Activities
In 2025, ATO Osaka implemented a comprehensive promotion strategy that expanded visibility and sales for U.S. agricultural products across western Jap……
- 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……
- 2026.04.24
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The 274th Japan Food Safety Group Outcomes
The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of Japan has proposed revisions to Japan’s maximum residue levels (MRLs) for six agricultural chemicals (Kasugamycin……
- 2026.04.24
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The 273rd Japan Food Safety Group Outcomes
The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of Japan has proposed revisions to Japan’s maximum residue levels (MRLs) for four agricultural chemicals (Propamocar……
- 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……
- 2026.04.01
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Food Processing Ingredients Annual
Japan’s food processing sector contracted by 3 percent in 2025 to $174 billion, with growth in soft drinks, health foods, frozen foods, and shelf-stab……
- 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……