Japan

Who Is the Intended Customer? Institutional Design and Beef Export Competitiveness

Seiji Mitsuishi
ABSTRACT This brief explores an analytical lens to compare how beef export policies are designed under different market assumptions. The competitive advantage of beef exports depends largely on the underlying “design philosophy”, rather than on factors generally considered, such as quality,...
Country: Japan Topic: Trade liberalization and countermeasures
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Agriculture as Social Infrastructure in Aging Societies

Tsuyoshi Okamura, Chiaki Ura
ABSTRACT Rapid population aging, urbanization, and changes in family structure across Asia have reshaped social problems. Although earlier policies focused on alleviating material poverty, many Asian societies now face growing challenges related to social isolation, loneliness, and the care gap...
Country: Japan Topic: Rural developmentAgricultural human resources developmentFarmers' welfare and retirement system
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Employment for Skill Development Program: A Global Labor Standard for Foreign Agricultural Workers in Japan

Yoshihisa Godo, Takashi Miyairi
ABSTRACT The 2026 Employment for Skill Development Program, Japan’s new program for the admission of foreign laborers, is expected to bring the legal status of foreign laborers into alignment with global standards. The program provides for special, favorable treatment of foreign nationals who...
Country: Japan Topic: Agricultural human resources development
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