- 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……
- 2025.04.11
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Japan Lifts Mandatory Aflatoxin Testing on Compliant US Almonds
On April 1, 2025, Japan formally lifted the mandatory aflatoxin testing requirements on U.S. almonds compliant with the new almond export protocol. He……
- 2025.04.08
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Update to Japan’s Liquor Tax
This report highlights the harmonization of specific liquor taxes on alcoholic beverages that took effect on Oct.1st, 2024. U.S. exports of these prod……