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Rice export prices remain unchanged while traders wait for the shipping arrangements to be finalized for contracts under the recent Philippines’ tender.

On November 22, 2018, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) notified Japanese ports to hold imports of U.S. romaine lettuce until the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)....

Rice export prices are fluctuating as new crop rice enter the market.

The Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) agreement will enter into force on December 30, 2018, and a free trade agreement between Japan and the European Union....

Japan’s current renewable energy policy focuses on the generation of power from solar, wind, biomass and geothermal sources.

Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) announced an application for a geographical indication (GI) for “Tsuruta Steuben” grapes on October 18, 2018.

Rice export prices remain unchanged.

On October 30, 2018, the Government of Japan began to enforce its first national wine product labeling standards.

Domestic and export prices for most grades of rice declined around 1 to 2 percent as new crop rice supplies gradually entered the market, except for fragrant rice prices that remained high....

The Japanese fresh fruit market is estimated at around 4.71 million MT demanded as of 2015.

Rice export prices declined 1 to 2 percent due to the weakening of the Thai baht and the lack of new inquiries.

On July 30, 2018, Japan notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of draft amendments to the maximum residue levels (MRL) for the agricultural chemical, veterinary drug, and feed additive....