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On November 22, 2018, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) notified Japanese ports to hold imports of U.S. romaine lettuce until the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)....

The Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) agreement will enter into force on December 30, 2018, and a free trade agreement between Japan and the European Union....

Japan’s current renewable energy policy focuses on the generation of power from solar, wind, biomass and geothermal sources.

Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) announced an application for a geographical indication (GI) for “Tsuruta Steuben” grapes on October 18, 2018.

On October 30, 2018, the Government of Japan began to enforce its first national wine product labeling standards.

The Japanese fresh fruit market is estimated at around 4.71 million MT demanded as of 2015.

On July 30, 2018, Japan notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of draft amendments to the maximum residue levels (MRL) for the agricultural chemical, veterinary drug, and feed additive....

On July 30, 2018, Japan notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of draft amendments to the maximum residue levels (MRL) for the agricultural chemical, veterinary drug, and feed additive....

On July 30, 2018, Japan notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of draft amendments to the maximum residue levels (MRL) for the agricultural chemical, veterinary drug, and feed additive....

Japan’s Just Wild About Our Nuts; An Urban Company Helps Revitalize Japan’s Agriculture; Spiritual Heart of Japanese Furniture Making Relies on U.S. Hardwoods; Desperately Seeking GE in Hokkaido

Higher beef prices through 2015 could limit total Japanese beef consumption (imported and domestic) and rebalance meat consumption towards lower-priced beef cuts and more pork / poultry.

Favorable growing conditions in 2014/15 will drive increased production of Japanese cherries and peaches.