TOKYO, Oct. 8 — Japanese inspectors have set up a service counter for plant and animal quarantine within the terminals at Chubu Centrair International Airport, the main gateway for the central Japan.
That will make it much easier for foreign visitors to have Japanese-grown fruits and vegetables inspected and obtain relevant certification before taking them to their home countries, the agriculture ministry said.
Previously, such a quarantine service was located far from the departure and arrival terminals at airports, and it has been time-consuming for travelers to get inspection certificates.
The government is looking to promote Japanese-grown agriculture products overseas, and it has installed a quarantine service counter within terminals at six airports in Japan, including Chubu Centrair International Airport.
Chubu Centrair is located south of Nagoya in Aichi prefecture, and it draws many visitors from China, Hong Kong and Southeast Asian countries.