- 2026.06.12
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MAFF Published FY2025 White Papers
In May and June 2026, the Government of Japan published a series of annual White Papers through the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (M……
- 2026.06.12
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Spring 2026 Update for the Discussion on Safety Standards for Cell Cultured Foods in Japan
This report provides an update on the discussions regarding the regulation of cell-cultured foods in the Consumer Affairs Agency of Japan between Dece……
- 2026.06.09
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Chocolate Enrobing in Japan
Chocolate enrobing represents a relatively small portion of Japan’s broader chocolate and confectionery industry, but the overall chocolate coating ma……
- 2026.06.05
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Japan’s MAFF Publishes Draft of International Standards Strategy
On May 28, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) published a draft "International Standards Strategy for Food, Agriculture,……
- 2026.06.01
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Japan’s Proposed GHG Emission Values for Ethanol Derived from Additional Feedstocks
On April 17, 2026, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) proposed default greenhouse gas (GHG) emission values for three additional e……
- 2026.05.29
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Japan Amends Food System Act to Promote Fair Pricing in Food Supply Chain
The Government of Japan amended the Food System Act in April 2026 to promote cost-based price formation in the food supply chain. Aiming to deter belo……
- 2026.05.28
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Japan to Transform Paddy Field Support Payments to Productivity-Based Support in 2027
Japan’s Agriculture Ministry announced a major transformation of its agricultural support system, shifting from the current paddy field support paymen……
- 2026.05.28
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Japan’s Proposed GHG Emission Values for Ethanol Derived from Additional Feedstocks
On April 17, 2026, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) proposed default greenhouse gas (GHG) emission values for three additional e……
- 2026.05.26
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Japan Opens Comment Period for New JAS Standards for Almond Milk and Other JAS Revisions
Japan is accepting public comments for the newly developed Japanese Agricultural Standards (JAS) for almond milk, as well as JAS revisions for organic……
- 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……