- 2026.11.02
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Liquor Tax Reform Reaches Completion in October 2026
The Government of Japan’s liquor tax reform, which has been implemented in phases since 2020, reached its final stage on October 1, 2026. The primary ……
- 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……
- 2026.10.22
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Dairy and Products Annual
FAS/Tokyo expects Japan's raw milk production to rise slightly in 2027 as the dairy herd becomes younger. Drinking milk demand, however, will remain w……
- 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……
- 2026.10.14
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Japan Discusses the Regulatory Handling of Biotech Stacked Events
On September 30, 2026, the Consumer Affairs Agency of Japan held a meeting of the Genetically Modified Food Expert Committee. One of the topics discus……
- 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……