- 2026.09.30
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Grain and Feed Update
Japan’s rice production in marketing year (MY) 2026/27 continues to rebound from a slump in MY 2024/25, with the latest forecast edging out last year'……
- 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……
- 2026.09.23
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Livestock and Products Annual
Japan's beef production, consumption, and imports are all forecast to decline in 2027, driven by shrinking cattle herds, fewer breeding farms, and thr……
- 2026.09.04
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The 276th Japan Food Safety Group Outcomes
The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of Japan has proposed revisions to Japan’s maximum residue levels (MRLs) on five agricultural chemicals (Chlorantran……
- 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 ……
- 2026.08.19
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Stone Fruit Annual
FAS/Tokyo forecasts Japan's fresh cherry production for marketing year (MY) 2026/27 at 14,000 metric tons (MT), up 25 percent from 11,200 MT in MY 202……
- 2026.08.14
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Poultry and Products Annual
FAS/Tokyo projects almost flat 2027 chicken production and imports versus 2026, with consumption remaining strong. High feed, freight, and energy cost……
- 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……
- 2026.07.06
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The 275th Japan Food Safety Group Outcomes
On July 1, 2026, the Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of Japan proposed revisions to Japan’s maximum residue levels (MRLs) for 5 agricultural chemicals (……
- 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……