Akazawa Joins APEC Ministerial Meeting
On November 3, 2026, the APEC Ministerial Meeting, chaired by China, was held by videoconference, and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Akazawa spoke in Session 2. The meeting reaffirmed the...
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154Japanese Rice Innovation at the 13th Japan Food Export EXPO WINTER
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will participate in the 13th “Japan Food” Export EXPO WINTER, held at Tokyo Big Sight from November 11 to 13, 2026. In cooperation with the All...
Japan to Track Exports of Packaged Rice, Instant Miso Soup and More
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will create new export statistical subdivisions for nine products with strong overseas demand and export growth potential, enabling more accurate...
Akasawa Meets Bangladesh Prime Minister; Wakayama Addresses Economic Forum
On October 28, 2026, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Akasawa met with Bangladesh Prime Minister Tareq Rahman, who was visiting Japan. They exchanged views on expanding trade and investment...
Akazawa Receives APEC Leaders’ Recommendations from ABAC
On October 27, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Akazawa met with members of ABAC Japan and received the 2026 “Recommendations to APEC Leaders,” centered on ABAC’s 2026 themes of “Openness,”...
Japan Sets Antidumping Duties on Nickel Stainless Steel
Japan’s Ministry of Finance announced that the Cabinet approved a decree imposing antidumping duties on nickelbased stainless coldrolled strip and sheet from China, Taiwan, and other specified...
FY2025 E-Commerce Market Survey Results
In 2025, Japan’s domestic BtoCEC market reached 27.6 trillion yen and its BtoBEC market reached 560.1 trillion yen, with both expanding year over year. The EC ratios also rose in both segments, as...
Indonesia Delays Mandatory Halal Certification
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced that the Indonesian government had postponed the start date for mandatory halal certification of food and beverages and other products...
Takagi Meets Argentina’s Deputy Economy Minister
The meeting covered energy, critical minerals, the promotion of trade and investment, and the JapanMercosur EPA. The two sides shared the importance of working together to further strengthen their...
Second Copper Supply Chain Dialogue Held
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) hosted the second PublicPrivate Dialogue for a Resilient Copper Supply Chain alongside LME Week 2026, with mining companies, smelters, downstream...
Ukraine Poultry Import Suspension Lifted
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries confirmed that poultry in Ukraine is free from avian influenza and lifted the temporary suspension of imports of poultry meat and related products...
Japan Firms Target Nigeria’s 230 Million Market
JETRO will set up a Japan Pavilion at the Lagos International Trade Fair 2026 from November 6 to 15, 2026, and hold “Super Japan in Lagos” at the same time. Twentyfive Japanese companies are...
Morishita’s South Korea Visit: Results
Parliamentary ViceMinister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Morishita visited Seoul, South Korea, and attended the “JapanKorea Exchange Festival 2026 in Seoul.” He promoted the appeal and...
Japan Rice Trial Sale in Germany
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced that the EU AgriFood Export Support Platform, in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan in Germany and JETRO’s Berlin office, will hold a...
Miyamoto Attends 29th Japan-Turkey Joint Economic Committee
On October 5, Parliamentary ViceMinister of Economy, Trade and Industry Miyamoto attended the 29th JapanTurkey Joint Economic Committee and held a bilateral meeting with Turkish Deputy Minister of...
Takaichi Attends All Japan Specialties Gala 2026
On October 7, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi attended the All Japan Specialties Gala 2026 in Tokyo and viewed exhibits featuring Japanese food presented by 108 businesses from all 47 prefectures. She...
Japan Promotes Its Food in New York
On September 22, the JapanU.S. Tourism and Culinary Night, hosted by the Japan Tourism Agency and cohosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, was held in New York City and...
Chapter 8: Strategic Global Outreach and International Cooperation
Chapter 8, “Strategic Global Outreach and International Cooperation,” covers overseas development of infrastructure systems, international negotiations and cooperation, and efforts toward...
Miyamoto Visits the United States
State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Miyamoto visited Milwaukee, United States, and attended the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting, the GFSEC Ministerial Meeting on steel overcapacity, and a...
Japan Agrees on Import Conditions for Northern Argentina Beef
On September 30, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries agreed with the Government of Argentina on animal health conditions for importing beef and beef products from...