- 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……
- 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,……