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 stable trading partner. Japan imports 63 percent of its food on a caloric basis, and the United States is the largest supplier, with major products including beef, corn, pork, wheat, soybeans, and seafood. This reports reviews the top reasons why Japan continues to be a critical market for U.S. agriculture.