- 2023.01.17
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Retail Market in Western Japan
Eleven of Japan’s top 25 food and beverage retailers are headquartered in western Japan. These regional retailers have deep community roots and are kn……
- 2023.01.17
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Japan Proposes GI Protection for 15 Additional EU Products
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) proposed 15 new geographical indications (GIs) for EU food products, including cheese, ……
- 2023.01.05
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Japan Opens Public Comment Period on GI Designation for the First Domestic Dairy Product
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has proposed geographical indication (GI) protection for Tokachi Raclette cheese from Hokka……
- 2023.01.03
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Japan Invites Comments on Proposed Biofuel Standards
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) proposed an update to Japan’s biofuel standards from Japan’s fiscal year 2023 through 2027. MET……
- 2022.12.23
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Exporter Guide Annual
The Japanese food market was valued at $698 billion in 2021 with retail sales accounting for $467 billion (67 percent) and foodservice sales accountin……
- 2022.12.21
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Citrus Annual
Mandarin (Citrus unshiu) production in Japan continues to gradually decrease along with a falling number of farmers. Overall Japanese citrus consumpti……
- 2022.12.20
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ATO Osaka Promotional Activities Reach 15 Million Consumers in 2022
This year ATO Osaka organized various promotional activities across western Japan, utilizing print, television, and radio media to reach 15 million co……
- 2022.12.20
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Japan Proposes GI Protection for Nine Alcoholic Beverages from UK
Japan’s National Tax Agency (NTA) proposed 9 new geographical indications (GIs) for alcoholic beverages from the United Kingdom. NTA will accept publi……
- 2022.12.15
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Visitors Return Boosting Economic Activity for Restaurant and Hotel Industry
The return of international visitors to Japan has started to offer glimpses of positive economic activity among the hotel and restaurant industries. H……
- 2022.12.15
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ATO Osaka Trade Show Year in Review 2022
This year ATO Osaka organized USA pavilions at three trade shows in Japan. In July, the ATO exhibited for the first time at FOODEX Kansai, the western……