Japan

A Report for Introduction of Renewable Energy in Rural Areas

Yoshiaki Iiguni
During the Great East Japan Earthquake, atomic power generation has been destroyed by Tsunami and lots of radioactive substances have been spread over Japan. Now conversion of energy source from atomic power generation to renewable power generation becomes much urgent issue than before, and...
Country: Japan Topic: Rural development
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External Audit System of Japanese Agricultural Cooperatives

Yoshihisa Godo
INTRODUCTION The system of agricultural cooperatives, known as the JA Group, plays a pivotal role in the structure and economics of Japan’s agricultural sector1 Although there is no legal requirement to join the JA Group, all Japanese farmers belong to the organization. JA Group has a...
Country: Japan Topic: Agricultural cooperatives and farmers' organizations
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A Review of Food Nutrition Labeling in Japan

Yoshihisa Godo
INTRODUCTION For years, food nutrition labeling had not been compulsory in Japan. In response to consumers’ increasing concerns about food safety, however, the Japanese government, which many perceive as the slowest among major advanced countries, introduced a compulsory nutrition labeling...
Country: Japan Topic: Food security and safety
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TPP and Agricultural Reform under the Abe Administration

Masayoshi Honma
Last September 15 and 16 Japanese Professor Masayoshi Honma, a world famous agricultural economist, delivered his lecture on the “Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Under the Abe Administration”at Taiwan’s Council of Agriculture and the Department of Agricultural Economics, National...
Country: Japan Topic: Overview
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Acts to Protect Names of Designated Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Products and Foodstuffs (Summary)

Hisako Nomura
Purpose The Japanese government enacts Geographical Indication (GI) protection legislation which registers agricultural, forestry and fishery products and foodstuffs that own their tradition and specificity attributed to the geographical area and own brand names which are connected and...
Country: Japan Topic: Agricultural marketing policy
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