“Wagyu Olympics” which judges the excellence of branded cattle from all over Japan took place.
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Tourists’ spending on foods in Japan hits a record high in 2017
TOKYO, Feb. 12 — Overseas tourists’ spending on foods in Japan surged to a record high in 2017, with the growing worldwide popularity of traditional Japanese cuisine, called washoku. While visiting Japan, overseas tourists spent a record 345.6 billion yen in 2017, up 19% from a year earlier, preliminary estimates from the agriculture ministry showed. Tourists’ spending on Japanese snacks totaled 158.9 billion yen, while that on other foods including sake, tobacco and beverage products was 186.8 billion yen. The top spenders on foods were from China, South Korea and Taiwan, highlighting Japan’s popularity as a destination for Asian neighbors. There was also a growth in visitors from Hong Kong, … Continue reading
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Miyazaki-brand beef included in official Oscars 2018 after-party menu
MIYAZAKI, March 1 – A brand beef from Miyazaki Prefecture is going to be served at the reception after the 90th Academy Awards ceremony in the U.S. on March 4, 2018. It’s the first time for the authentic wagyu brand beef from the prefecture to be included in the buffet menu for the festivity for the film industry. A total of 136 kilograms of Miyazaki-brand beef is to be served to the winners, nominees and guests, a total of 1,500 people, as tartare or small-sized steaks. The proposal of offering Miyazaki wagyu beef at the reception was made by Miyuki Sohara, a Los-Angels-based film director from Miyakono-jo-shi, Miyazaki Prefecture, to … Continue reading
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Full text of TPP-11 deal lacks special treatment for U.S.
TOKYO, Feb. 23 – The full text of the new agreement under the Trans-Pacific Partnership framework without the United States was released on Feb. 21, but it does not include any preferential provisions to encourage the U.S. to rejoin the pact, which means if the U.S. wishes to be readmitted, it will be treated in the same way as any other country seeking membership. The new TPP agreement — now officially known as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership — is designed in a way that consensus from all 11 members would be required were the U.S. to join the deal as a new member, and some interpret … Continue reading
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Japan’s fatality rate in farm accidents hit a record high in 2016
TOKYO, Feb. 14 — In Japan, 312 farm workers died of work-related injuries in 2016, about 70 percent of which involved machinery, including farm vehicles, according to the agriculture ministry. Farming is among the most dangerous occupations in Japan, with a fatality rate of 16.2 per 100,000 farmers — exceeding hazardous jobs such as those in the construction sector with a death-rate of 6 per 100,000 workers. Moreover, 81 percent of fatalities in the farm sector were people aged over 65, with a fatality rate of 20.3 per 100,000 farmers. “Those who are aged 65 and over are to normally retired in other sectors, but in the farm sector they … Continue reading
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Japan helps exporters to get JAS to facilitate agricultural trade
TOKYO, Feb. 15 — Japan’s agriculture ministry is to provide financial support for food exporters, to have their products certified under the Japanese Agricultural Standard (JAS) system, with an aim to boosting exports of agricultural products. The JAS is based on compliance and very costly to obtain, since it requires the accreditation of certification bodies. The ministry will offer financial support of up to 12 million yen for one JAS certification. The ministry believes the JAS labels on products can be a key to accessing global markets for Japanese farm and food products. From April, the JAS system will include new rules that certify a method of production as well … Continue reading
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