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On August 29, 2018, the “Advisory Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms” of Japan’s Ministry of Environment held its second meeting to review recommendations made by the expert committee....

On September 20, 2018, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT) invited public comments on a draft amendment to the notification concerning cross laminate timber....

On Thursday, September 13, 2018, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) announced revisions to Japan’s Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for the following agricultural chemicals....

Typhoons, heavy rains and prolonged high temperatures in the summer of 2018 are expected to negatively affect both the yield and quality of rice and wheat produced in Japan.

On August 27, 2018, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) notified G/SPS/N/JPN/594 to the World Trade Organization (WTO) informing trade partners of proposed changes....

On August 27, 2018, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) notified G/SPS/N/JPN/595 to the World Trade Organization informing trade partners of proposes changes to the specifications....

In the last decade, overall beer consumption in Japan has fallen.

Japan’s current renewable energy policy focuses on generating power from solar, wind, and geothermal sources. Imports of wood pellets have been increasing for thermal power generation.

U.S. agricultural products were promoted and marketed across five Asian countries under the United Tastes of America (UTOA) banner, which gave U.S. food products exposure to hotel and restaurant...

On Tuesday, August 9, 2016, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) of the Government of Japan (GOJ) announced changes to the Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for 10 agrochemicals...

Japanese production of cherries, called “sakuranbo” in Japanese, is tied to the distribution of premium gift cherries.