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Infographic illustrating the increase in farm exports in FY 2017 to $139.8 billion

Favorable weather conditions in marketing year (MY) 2016/17 increased Japanese cherry production to 19,800 MT.

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

On August 1, 2017, the Japanese Ministry of Finance (MOF) raised the duty for U.S. frozen beef from 38.5 percent to 50 percent under Japan’s special safeguard (SSG) for frozen beef.

Japanese production, consumption and imports of mandarins are forecast to decline further in MY 2014/15, as farmers continue to exit and consumers substitute other fruits and sweets for mandarins.

Original Designs Feature U.S. Hardwoods at Japan’s Largest Furniture Show; AHEC Success Story Continues to Pay Dividends; Forest Products Summit Confronts Challenging Market Conditions

This report provides the latest status of consumption, regulation, public perception, research, development and production of genetically engineered crops in Japan.

In June 2014, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare established the Food Additive Designation Consultation Center (FADCC) to assist companies with applications for food additive use in Japan.

FAS Japan organized two food safety seminars in Okinawa in September 2014 with cooperation from the U.S. Consulate General in Naha.

FoodExport NorthEast/MidWest Trade Mission Explores Possibilities in the Tokyo Market; Visit by Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and First Lady; ATO Tokyo Helps Explain Health Benefits of Soymilk