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Effective July 11, Japan reopened its market to U.S. exports of meat and meat products from sheep (including lamb) and goat for the first time in 14 years.

Japan’s conclusion of a free trade agreement with the European Union (EU) and efforts to conclude the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) are expected to increase....

The Japanese Food and Beverage (F&B) retail industry includes supermarkets, general merchandise stores (GMS), department stores, convenience stores, drugstores, and the internet.

In 2014, the United States held an 8.8% share of Japan's $1,052 million imported bottled wine market, by value.

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries resumed domestic efforts to promote the Japanese Geographical Indication system by launching a series of nine public information sessions across Japan.