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On September 9 and 10, ATO Tokyo teamed up with 11 cooperators and importers to create a U.S. food pavilion at the Kuze Tradeshow.

Japan’s fresh-cut vegetable market is growing despite the fact that the country’s overall vegetable consumption continues to decline.

In 2013, Japanese potato production decreased by 3.5 percent to 2.41 million metric tons.

Ambassador Kennedy Visits the Kikkoman Museum and Imperial Soy Sauce Brewery; High Oleic Soy Oil Debuts in Japan; U.S. Pavilion at Kuze Tradeshow Highlights U.S. Foods; American BBQ TV Filming Event

Japanese production and consumption remain high as imports of raw product from Thailand resume, a major food safety incident in China curbs imports of prepared products from China, and Russia’s...

Japan’s Just Wild About Our Nuts; An Urban Company Helps Revitalize Japan’s Agriculture; Spiritual Heart of Japanese Furniture Making Relies on U.S. Hardwoods; Desperately Seeking GE in Hokkaido

Higher beef prices through 2015 could limit total Japanese beef consumption (imported and domestic) and rebalance meat consumption towards lower-priced beef cuts and more pork / poultry.

Favorable growing conditions in 2014/15 will drive increased production of Japanese cherries and peaches.

Japanese Students Plant Vegetables in Ambassador’s Garden; What Do People Eat When Watching Soccer; Visit to Japan’s Largest Wholesale Market for Fresh Produce;

On July 10, ATO Tokyo conducted the second Great American Barbeque (BBQ) Trade Showcase, targeting HRI industry and retail chain buyers.

Exports of high-value, processed food products have been a significant contributor to the strongest five-year period for agricultural exports in U.S. history.