Japan

The Strategy for Expanding Export of Agricultural Products and Foods

Kunio Nishikawa
Kunio Nishikawa College of Agriculture, Ibaraki University, Japan   INTRODUCTION The Japanese government promotes to expand export of agricultural products and foods as a way of enhancing international competitiveness of Japanese agriculture and the strategy of national economic growth...
Country: Japan Topic: Trade liberalization and countermeasures
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Regulation Values for Radioactive Materials in Food after the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Accident

Yoshihisa Godo
Yoshihisa Godo, Professor, Meiji Gakuin University, Japan   Introduction On March 11, 2011, Japan experienced an unforgettable disaster at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant, which involved the wide-spread of radioactive materials.　On March 17, 2011, the Ministry of Health, Labour...
Country: Japan Topic: Food security and safety
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The Grand Design for Japan’s Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Policies

Takumi Sakuyama
Dr. Takumi Sakuyama Associate Professor, Meiji University   Explanatory Note for Translation The Vitality Creation Headquarters of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Regions was established on 21st May 2013, with the participation of the Prime Minister as chairman, the Chief Cabinet...
Country: Japan Topic: Overview
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Securing Stable Food Supply and Food Security in Japan (Part 1)

Fumihiro Kabuta
Fumihiro Kabuta, Ph.D. Policy Research Coordinator, Policy Research Institute, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Japan   The Basic Law on Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas, which was enacted in 1999, stipulates Japan’s basic policy on securing food supply and...
Country: Japan Topic: Food security and safety
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A Subsidy Program for Breeders of Beef Calves in Japan

Yoshihisa Godo
Yoshihisa Godo, Professor, Meiji Gakuin University, Japan   There are nearly 60,000 breeders of beef cattle in Japan1.  They play an essential role in the meat industry and create important job opportunities in rural areas.  Most cattle breeders are small-sized family...
Country: Japan Topic: Trade liberalization and countermeasures
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