- 2025.08.11
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Japan Proposes GI Protection for 13 Additional EU Products
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) proposed 13 new geographical indications (GIs) for EU food products. MAFF is accepting ……
- 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……
- 2025.07.01
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Exporter Guide Annual
The Japanese food market was valued at $424 billion in 2023 with retail sales accounting for $198 billion (47 percent) and foodservice sales accountin……
- 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 ……
- 2025.06.18
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Market Updates for Japan’s Frozen Food Industry
Sales in Japan’s frozen food market have been increasing year by year, reaching a record high in 2023. Several factors have led to this growth, includ……
- 2025.06.18
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267th Japan Food Safety Group Meeting Outcomes
The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of Japan proposed revisions of Japan’s maximum residue levels for five agricultural chemicals (Esprocarb, Ethaboxam,……
- 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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Japan Invites Public Comments on the Revision of the Safety Regulations of Feeds and Feed Additives Using Biotechnology
On April 16, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of the Government of Japan opened a domestic public comment period on it……
- 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……
- 2025.04.14
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The 266th Japan Food Safety Group Outcomes
The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of Japan proposed revisions of Japan’s maximum residue levels for four agricultural chemicals (Butachlor, Etofenprox……