G/SCM/N/401/JPN  
 
5 July 2023 
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Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: English  
 
SUBSIDIES  
NEW AND FULL NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XVI:1 OF  
THE GATT 1994 AND ARTICLE 25 OF THE AGREEMENT ON  
SUBSIDIES AND COUNTERVAILING MEASURES  
JAPAN 
The following communication, dated and received on 30 June 2023, is being circulated at the request 
of the delegation of Japan .  
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Japan submits this new and full notification in compliance with its obligation under Article  XVI:1 of 
the Gene ral Agreement on Tariff and Trade 1994 ("GATT 1994") and Article 25 of the Agreement on 
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures ("Agreement").   
In this notification, Japan included  certain subsidies which may not constitute "subsidies" under 
Article 1 of the  Agreement or may not be "specific" under Article 2 of the Agreement , in order to 
achieve the maximum transparency with regard to the relevant subsidies effective within its 
territory.   
It should be noted  that, in accordance with Article 25.7 of the Agreem ent, the notification of the 
subsidies does not prejudge its legal status, effects or nature under GATT 1994 and the Agreement.  
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  Table of Contents  
1   INDUSTRY  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................  4 
1.1   Subsidy for the Leather and Leather Goods Industries  ................................ ......................  4 
1.2   Subsidy for Supporting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products  ................................ . 5 
1.3   Subsidy for Promoting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products  ................................ .. 6 
1.4   Subsidy for Space Environment Reliability Verification Integrated System  ...........................  7 
1.5   Loans for Purchasing Petroleum and LPG for Stockpiling by Private Companies  ....................  8 
1.6   Provision of Equity Capital and Loans to Joint Stockpiling Companies  ................................ . 9 
1.7   Subsidy for loans to develop domestic oil and natural gas  ................................ ................ 10 
1.8   Subsidy for geological survey for domestic oil and natural gas ................................ .......... 11 
1.9   Subsidy for Major Oil Spill Response Programme  ................................ ............................ 12 
1.10   Subsidy for Loans to Purchase Petroleum and LPG to be Stored  ................................ ......13 
1.11   Subsidy for Joint Oil Stocks with Oil producing countries  ................................ ................ 14 
1.12   Subsidy for improving  productivity and resilience of petroleum industrial  complexes  ......... 15 
1.13   Loans for Mine Pollution Control  ................................ ................................ .................. 16 
1.14   Subsidy for Measures to Promote Conversion into Natural Gas Taken by Local City -gas 
Suppliers  ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................... 17 
1.15   Subsidy for Interest on Loans to Introduce Specific Facilities Suitable for Natural Gas  .......18 
1.16   The Subsidy for Strengthening Nuclear Industry Base program  ................................ .......19 
1.17   Subsidy for demonstration project for  high-efficiency gas turbine technology  ................... 20 
1.18   The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) Project  
Activities  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 21 
1.19   The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) Activities  .....22 
1.20   Subsidy for Research and Development for Care Robot Equipment  ................................ ..23 
1.21   Research and Development  and Development System Resilience Project in Medical  
Devices  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................. 24 
1.22   Subsidy for project focu sed on developing key technology for discovering and   
manufacturing drugs for next -generation treatment and diagnosis  ................................ ........... 25 
1.23   Subsidy for project focused on developing basic technology aiming at industrialization  
of regenerative medicine and g ene therapies  ................................ ................................ ......... 26 
1.24   Subsidy for preventing the spread of infection and improving the medical  care system  
to tackle COVID -19 ................................ ................................ ................................ ............ 27 
1.25   Subsidy for "Ene -farm" etc. introduction support operating cost subsidy for expansion  
of use of fuel cell  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............... 28 
2   FINANCE  ................................ ................................ ................................ .................... 29 
2.1   Finance Measures for Credit Guarantee of Sake Manufacturers  ................................ ......... 29 
2.2   Finance Measures for Sake M anufactures  ................................ ................................ .......30 
2.3   Subsidy for Supporting Liquor Branding  ................................ ................................ ......... 31 
2.4   Subsidy for supporting reformation of liquor business structure  ................................ ........ 32 
3   AGRICULTURE  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............ 34 
3.1   Measures for Sugar  ................................ ................................ ................................ .....34 
3.2   Measures for Starch  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....35 
3.3   Measures for Milk and Dairy Products  ................................ ................................ ............ 36 G/SCM/N/401/JPN  
 
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  3.4   Measures for Bovine meat and Pig meat  ................................ ................................ ........ 38 
3.5   Measures for Eggs  ................................ ................................ ................................ ......39 
3.6   Measures for Vegetables  ................................ ................................ .............................. 40 
3.7   Measures for Fruit  ................................ ................................ ................................ ......41 
3.8   Farmer 's Pension Fund Subsidy  ................................ ................................ .................... 42 
3.9   Farming Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy  ................................ ................................ 43 
3.10   Japan Finance Corporation Subsidy  ................................ ................................ ............. 44 
3.11   Programs for development and adaptation of new technologies and conservation of  
fishing grounds  ................................ ................................ ................................ .................. 45 
3.12   Support for establishment of environmentally and economically sustainable fisheries  
as a growth sector  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............. 46 
3.13   Promotion for regional development through fisheries  ................................ ................... 47 
3.14   Support for aquaculture, inland fisheries and fish stock enhancement  ............................. 48 
4   LOCAL GOVERNMENT ................................ ................................ ................................ ..49 
4.1   Subsidy for Promo ting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products  ................................ .49 
4.2   Subsidy for Leather Industry  ................................ ................................ ........................ 50 
4.3   Measures for Beef and Pork  ................................ ................................ ......................... 51 
4.4   Measures for Eggs  ................................ ................................ ................................ ......52 
4.5   Measures for Vegetables  ................................ ................................ .............................. 53 
4.6   Measures for Fruits  ................................ ................................ ................................ .....54 
4.7   Measures for Vegetables and Fruits  ................................ ................................ ............... 55 
4.8   Measures for Beef and Milk  ................................ ................................ .......................... 56 
4.9   Subsidy for Inland Water Aquaculture  ................................ ................................ ........... 57 
4.10   Measures for Rice  ................................ ................................ ................................ .....58 
4.11   Measures for Tea leaves  ................................ ................................ ............................ 59 
4.12   Subsidy for Wood Industry  ................................ ................................ ......................... 60 
 
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  1  INDUSTRY  
1.1  Subsidy for the Leather and Leather Goods Industries  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Subsidy for the Leather and Leather Goods Industries . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2020  – 3/2022 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To contribute to the sound development of SMEs in the leather and leather goods industries.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry . 
5. Legislation under which it is  granted  
Assistance by budget . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc .) 
Grant . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy is provided to local governments or non -profit associations which conduct consulting 
services or personnel training, etc. for the leather and leather goods industries.  In addition, the 
associations consist of mainly SMEs in this sector.   
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for  that subsidy  
Fiscal year 2020 (settlement of accounts)  JPY 295 million .  
Fiscal year 20 21 (settlement of accounts)  JPY 285 million .  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The subsidy was started in April 1971. There is no time limit attached to it.   
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
Statistics on leather and leather goods (Unit: 100 million JPY) 
 2019  2020  2021  
Production  N.A N.A N.A 
Import  13,563  10,671  11,555  
Export  1,237  1,033  1,266  
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  1.2  Subsidy for Supporting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Subsidy for Supporting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2020 – 3/2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To promote Japanese traditional craft products.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
The Law on the Promotion for Traditional Craft Products . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc .) 
Grant . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Manufacturing cooperative society , etc. 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Fiscal year 20 20 (final results) JPY 238 million . 
Fiscal year 20 21 (final results) JPY 295 million . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
There is no time limit attached to it.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N. A.  
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  1.3  Subsidy for Promoting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products   
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Subsidy for Promoting the Manufacture  of Traditional Craft Products . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2020 – 3/2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To promote  Japanese traditional craft  products.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
The L aw on the Promotion for Traditional Craft Products .  
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The Associatio n for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries . 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Fiscal year 20 20 (final results) JPY 684 million . 
Fiscal year 20 21 (final results) JPY 700 million . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
There is no time limit attached to it.   
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N. A. 
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  1.4  Subsidy for Space Environment Reliability Verification Integrated System  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Subsidy for Space Environment Reliability Verification Integrated System . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2020 – 3/2022 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To promote the space diversion of distinguished commercial components and technologies . 
To development and demonstration of general -purpose CubeSat and Microsatellite buses.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy   
Ministry of Economy, Trad e and Industry . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted   
Assistance by budget  
6. Form of the subsidy  (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.).  
Grant   
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy is provided to private companies for the on-orbit demonstrations and development of 
general -purpose bus selected by external experts.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy   
Fiscal year 20 20 settlement of accoun ts \ JPY 185 million .  
Fiscal year 2021 settlement of accounts  \ JPY 218 million .  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it   
The subsidy was started in April 2019, and will end in March 2025.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N. A.  
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  1.5  Loans for Purchasing Petroleum and LPG for Stockpiling by Private Companies  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Loans for Purchasing Petroleum and LPG for Stockpiling by Private Companies . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2020  – 3/2022 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To ensure stockpiling of petroleum and LPG by private companies by extending  loans to fund the 
purchase of petroleum and LPG.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation Law . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc .) 
Loan. 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Companies that are obliged to stockpile petroleum or LPG through Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National 
Corporation . 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for th at subsidy  
Fiscal year 2020 (settlement of accounts) JPY 480,329  million . 
Fiscal year 2021 (settlement of accounts) JPY 318,695 million . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The subsidy was initiated in February 2004 . There is no time limit attached to it.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N. A.  
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  1.6  Provision of Equity Capital and Loans to Joint Stockpiling Companies   
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Provision of Equity Capital and Loans to Joint Stockpiling Companies . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2020 – 3/2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To ensure petroleum and LPG stockpiling by providing equity capital and/or loaning funds for 
stockpiling facilities to joint stockpiling companies.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation Law .  
6. Form of the subsidy  (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc .) 
Provision of equity capital/loans . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Joint stockpiling companies through Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation . 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not p ossible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Fiscal year 2020 (settlement of accounts) JPY 300 million . 
Fiscal year 2021 (settlement of accounts) JPY 300 million . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The subsidy was initiated in February 2004 . There is no time limit attached to it . 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N. A. 
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  1.7  Subsidy for loans to develop domestic oil and natural gas   
1. Title of the subsidy programme   
Subsidy for loans to develop domestic oil and natural gas . 
2. Period covered by the notification   
4/2020 – 3/2022 . 
3.  Policy objective and/ or purpose of the subsidy   
To promote the development of domestic oil and natural gas by means of providing Japanese oil and 
gas developers with an interest rate subsidy when they take out loans from private financial 
institutions in order to install the equipment needed to conduct the project.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy   
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted   
Assistance by budget .  
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc)   
Interest rate subsidy.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided   
Private financial ins titutions.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Fiscal year 2020 (settlement of accounts) JPY 58 million .  
Fiscal year 2021 (settlement of accounts) JPY 39 million . 
9. Duration  of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it   
This program started in April 2008. There is no time limit attached to it.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy    
N. A. 
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  1.8  Subsidy for geological survey for domestic oil and natural gas   
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Subsidy for geological survey for domestic oil and natural gas . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2020  – 3/2022 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To contribute to the maintenance and expansion of domestic oil and natural gas production and the 
stable supply of oil and natural gas by promoting exploration and development activities in Japan by 
subsidizing the cost of drilling surveys to confirm the ex istence of oil and natural gas and the specific 
geological structure of oil and natural gas in the seas around Japan, where a certain amount of 
resources are expected based on the results of basic geophysical surveys.  
4. Background and authority for the su bsidy 
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry .  
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Assistance by budget . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Private companies engaged in the exploration and development of oil and natural gas .  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Fiscal year 2020 granted amount  JPY 3,000 million .  
Fiscal year 2021 gr anted amount  JPY 3,000 million . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
This program started in April 2019. There is no time limit attached to it.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsi dy 
N. A. 
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  1.9  Subsidy for Major Oil Spill Response Programme   
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Subsidy for Major Oil Spill Response Programme . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2020 – 3/2022 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To prepare a system to respond to a major oil spill disaster at home or abroad .  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry .  
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Assistance by budget . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Petroleum Association of Japan . 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Fiscal year 20 20 (final results) JPY 509 million . 
Fiscal year 20 21 (final results) JPY 569 million . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The subsidy was started in April 1990. There is no time limit attached to it.   
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N. A. 
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  1.10  Subsidy for Loans to Purchase Petroleum and LPG to be Stored   
1.  Title of the subsidy programme  
Subsidy for Loans to Purchase Petroleum and LPG to be Stored . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2020 – 3/2022 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To ensure a stable supply of oil by taking measures to secure oil stockpiles.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Assistance by budget . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc .) 
Interest rate subsidy . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Oil refining companies, etc . 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases wher e this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Fiscal year 20 20 (final results) JPY 0 million . 
Fiscal year 2021 (final results) JPY 0 million . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The subsidy was initiated in April 2002. There is no time limit attached to it.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
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  1.11  Subsidy for Joint Oil Stocks with Oil producing countries   
1.  Title of the subsidy programme  
Subsidy for Joint Oil Stocks with Oil producing countries . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2020  – 3/2022 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To ensure Japan 's energy security by stockpiling oil -producing countries ' crude oi l in Japan.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Assistance by budget . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
JOGMEC (Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation), Oil companies, etc.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Fiscal year 20 20 (final results) JPY 4,380 million . 
Fiscal year 2021 (final results) JPY 4,912  million . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The subsidy started in April 20 08. There is no time limit attached to it.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
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  1.12   Subsidy for improving  productivity and resilience of petroleum industrial  complexes  
1. Title of the subsidy programme   
Subsidy for improving productivity and resilience of petroleum industrial complexes . 
2. Period covered by the notification   
4/2020  – 3/2022 . 
3. Policy objective and/ or purpose of the subsidy   
The government supports companies making efforts in preparation for intense international 
competition among petroleum industrial complexes in Asian countries and unprecedented crisis such 
as Nankai Trough earthquake.  
This improves productivity on petroleum industrial complexes or the like and strengthens it s crisis 
response capability.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted   
Assistance by budget . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc)   
Grant . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided   
Private enterprise . 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Fiscal  year 2020 (settlement of accounts) JPY 4,130 million . 
Fiscal year 2020 supplementary budget (settlement of accounts) JPY 598 million . 
Fiscal year 2021 (settlement of accounts) JPY 7,378 million .  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits att ached to it  
The subsidy was started in February 2013.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N. A. 
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  1.13  Loans for Mine Pollution Control  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Mine Pollution Control Loans . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2020 – 3/2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To prevent environmental pollution caused by mining activities by extending loans to cover a portion 
of mine pollution control costs.  
4. Background and authority  for the subsidy  
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)   
Loan 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is pr ovided  
Companies or persons that conduct mine pollution control through Japan Organization for Metals 
and Energy Security . 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Fiscal year 20 20 (settlement of accounts) JPY 200 million . 
Fiscal year 2021 (settlement of accounts) JPY 120 million . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The subsidy was initiated in February 1973 . There is no time limit attached to it.    
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N. A.  
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  1.14  Subsidy for Measures to Promote Conversion into Natural Gas Taken by Local 
City-gas Suppliers   
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Subsidy for Measures  to Promote Conversion into Natural Gas Taken by Local City -gas Suppliers . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2020 – 3/2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To promote the introduction of natural gas, one alterna tive energy to oil, to local -city gas suppliers.   
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Assistance by budget . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant/Interest rate subsid y.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Local city -gas suppliers .  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Fiscal year 2020 (fin al results) JPY 0.02 million . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
4/1985 – 3/2021 .  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N. A. 
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  1.15  Subsidy for Interest on Loans to Introduce Specific Facilities Suitable for Natural 
Gas 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Subsidy for Interest on Loans to Introduce Specific Facilities Suitable for Natural Gas . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2020 – 3/2022. 
3. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
To promote the introduction of natural gas, one alternative energy to oil, to local -city gas suppliers.   
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry .  
5. Legislation under which it is grant ed 
Assistance by budget .  
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Interest rate subsidy . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Development Bank of Japan .  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Fiscal year 2020 (final results) JPY 500 million . 
Fiscal year 2021 (final results) JPY 404 million . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The subsidy was started in April 1985 . There is no time limit attached to it.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N. A.  
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  1.16  The Subsidy for Strengthening Nuclear Industry Base program   
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
The Subsidy for Strengthening Nuclear Industry Base program .  
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2020 – 3/2022.   
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of this subsidy is to enhance safety and reliability of nuclear by maintaining and 
strengthe ning nuclear industrial base through supporting efforts for improving safety and reliability 
of nuclear related equipment and services.   
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry .  
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Assistance by budget .  
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Private companies, etc.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual am ount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Fiscal year 2020 (final results) JPY 437 million . 
Fiscal year 20 21 (final results) JPY 746 million . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
4/2020 – 3/2025. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N. A.  
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  1.17  Subsidy for demonstration project for  high-efficiency gas turbine technology  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Subsidy for demonstration project for high efficiency gas turbine technology . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2020 – 3/2022 .  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To develop the high  efficiency gas turbine for electric utility industry and to improve power 
generation efficiency  from the viewpoint of energy saving and CO 2 reduction.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Assistance by budget . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant .  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Private companies . 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Fiscal year 2020 (settlement of accounts) JPY 1,365  million . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The subsidy was started in April 2012 and ended in March 2021 . 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N. A.  
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  1.18  The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) 
Project  Activities   
1.  Title of the subsidy programme  
The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) Project Activities .  
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2020 – 3/2022 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
NEDO aims to address energy problems and raise the level of industrial technology through 
integrated management of technology development from the discovery of technology seeds to the 
promotion of mid- to long -term projects and support for practical application.  
With the aim of raising the level of industrial technology, NEDO pursues research and development 
of advanced new technology. Drawing on its considerable management know -how, NEDO carries ou t 
projects to explore future technology seeds as well as mid - to long -term projects that form the basis 
of industrial development. It also supports research related to practical application.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Economy,  Trade and Industry . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Article 46 of the Act on General Rules for Incorporated Administrative Agencies . 
NEDO 's Fourth Five -Year Plan . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
7. To whom a nd how the subsidy is provided  
Participation in the program is determined through various competitive procedures, which are open 
to all eligible private parties.   
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Fiscal year 2020 (final results)  
Energy Systems ( JPY 7,342  million ). 
Energy Conservation and Environment ( JPY 14,861  million ). 
Industrial Technology ( JPY 5,275 million ). 
New Industry Creation and Discovery of Technology Seeds( JPY 3,287 million) . 
Fiscal year 2021 (final results)  
Energy Systems ( JPY 8,844 million ). 
Energy Conservation and Environment ( JPY 15,775 million ). 
Industrial Technology ( JPY 11,896 million ). 
New Industry Creation and Discovery of Technology Seeds ( JPY 4,381 million ). G/SCM/N/401/JPN  
 
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  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
Programs are not subject to any fixed completion date. The program's continuation is contingent 
upon ongoing annual appropriations and authorizations by Diet.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
In light of the scope and nature of the R&D activities being assisted, it is not possible to determine 
what, if any, trade effects may ever result from this program.  
1.19  The Natio nal Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) 
Activities  
1.  Title of the subsidy programme  
The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) Activities . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2020 – 3/2022 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Implementation and encouragement of innovation by the implementation of research results derived 
from the institute.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Act on the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology . 
Act on Revitalization of Science and Technology, and Innovations . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e.  grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Equity infusion  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Counterparty of the equity infusion is determined through an open application process to all eligible 
AIST startups.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where thi s is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Fiscal year 2021 JPY 20 million .  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
Expenses required to acquisition of shares of the counterparty. Do not have a target period of the 
project or repayment deadline.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N. A.  G/SCM/N/401/JPN  
 
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  1.20  Subsidy for Research and Development for Care Robot Equipment  
1.  Title of the subsidy programme  
Subsidy for Research and Development  for Care Robot Equipment . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2020 – 3/2021 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To promote the development and standardization of nursing care robots that will contribute to 
supporting the independence of elderly people.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Assistance by budget .  
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, et c.)  
Grant .  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development . 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Fiscal year 2020  JPY 1.1 billion .  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The subsidy was started in April 2020, completed in March 2021.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N. A. 
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  1.21  Research and Development  and Development System Resilience Project in Medical 
Devices  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Research on Development of New Medical Devices . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2020 – 3/2022 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
This program promotes followings:  
(1) the R&D to create innovative medical devices by developing the fruits of basic research in 
Japan ; 
(2) development support for the production of medical devices necessary for responding to 
infectious diseases, various disasters, etc., and medical devices that are highly dependent 
overseas ; 
(3) to promote the development and evaluation of the safety and effectiveness of nursing care 
robots for new issues such as infection control.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy   
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted   
Assistance by budget .  
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development . 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy   
Fiscal year 2020 settlement of accounts  \ JPY 3,937  million .  
Fiscal year 2021 settlement of accounts  \ JPY 4,798  million .  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it   
4/2019  – 3/2025 . 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N.A. 
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  1.22  Subsidy for project focused on developing key technology for discovering and  
manufacturing drugs for next -generation treatment and diagnosis  
1.  Title of the subsidy programme  
Subsidy for project focused on developing key technology for discovering and manufacturing drugs 
for next -gener ation treatment and diagnosis . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2020 – 3/2022 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To solve the issues of next -generation treatment and diagnosis, and promote the realization of pre -
emptive and personali zed medicine.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Assistance by budget . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
7. To whom and how the  subsidy is provided  
Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED) . 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Fiscal year 2020 (settlement of accounts) JPY 5,900 million .  
Fiscal year 2021 (settlement of accounts) JPY 6,287 million .  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The subsidy was started in April 2015, and will end in March 2030.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N. A. G/SCM/N/401/JPN  
 
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  1.23  Subsidy for project focused on developing basic technology aiming at 
industrialization of regenerative medicine and gene therapies  
1. Title of the subsidy pr ogramme  
Subsidy for project focused on developing basic technology aiming at industrialization of 
regenerative medicine and gene therapies . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2020 – 3/2022 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To solve the issues of industr ialization of regenerative medicine and gene Therapies.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy   
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry  
5. Legislation under which it is granted   
Assistance by budget  
6. Form of the subsidy (i .e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED)  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy   
Fiscal year 2020 (settlement of accounts) JPY 3,800 million   
Fiscal year 2021 (settlement of accounts) JPY 3,996 million  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it   
The subsidy was started in April 2015, and will end in March 2029.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N. A.  G/SCM/N/401/JPN  
 
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  1.24  Subsidy for preventing the spread of infection and improving the medical care 
system to tackle COVID -19 
1.  Title of the subsi dy programme  
Subsidy for preventing the spread of infection and improving the medical care system to tackle 
COVID -19. 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2020 – 3/2022 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To expand production of necessities such as masks, alcohol disinfectants, and other related 
supplies and test systems to combat COVID -19. 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Assistance by bu dget. 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Private companies and universities . 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted  for that subsidy  
Fiscal year 2020 supplementary (settlement of accounts) JPY 21.31 billion .  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The subsidy was started in April 20 20, and ended in March 2021.  
10. Statistical data permit ting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N. A.  
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  1.25  Subsidy for "Ene-farm " etc. introduction support operating cost subsidy for 
expansion of use of fuel cell  
1.  Title of the subsidy programme  
Subsidy for "Ene-farm" etc. introduction support operating cost subsidy for expansion of use of fuel 
cell. 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2020 – 3/2022 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To promote energy saving for aim to spread the use of fuel cells for home use "Ene-Farm" and 
business and industrial fuel cells by means to assisting a part of the introduction cost.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Economy, Trade an d Industry . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Assistance by budget . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Fuel Cell Association, a general incorporated corporation . 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Fiscal year 2020 (settlement of accounts) JPY 2,029 million . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The subsidy was started in April 2009, and ended in March 2021.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N. A.  G/SCM/N/401/JPN  
 
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  2  FINANCE  
2.1  Finance Measures for Credit Guarantee of Sake Manufacturers  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Finance Measures for Credit Guarantee of Sake Manufacturers.  
2. Period covered by the notification   
4/2021 – 3/2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To guarantee the debt of Sake manufacturer to banks and other financial institutions.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy   
Ministry of Finance.  
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Special Measures Law Concerning the Stability of the Sake Brewing and Related Manufacture.  
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., gran t, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
The running profit generated from the fund which had been established by grant before the period 
4/2021 – 3/2022.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided   
Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or i n cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy   
The Funds' running profit; JPY 12 million (4/2020 -3/2021), JPY 12 million (4/2021 -3/2022).  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached  to it  
There is no time limit attached to it.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy1  
Quantity of Shipment of Sake (Unit: kL).  
 
  
 
1 It is desirable that such information include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of  the 
subsidized product(s) or sector(s):  
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, shou ld be the latest year 
preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy.    Year 2019  2020  2021  
Domestic  457,470  414,211  399,340  
Import  67 54 59 
Total 457,537  414,265  399,399  G/SCM/N/401/JPN  
 
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  2.2  Finance Measures for Sake Manufactures  
1. Title of the subsidy programme   
Finance Measures for Sake Manufactures.  
2. Period covered by the notification   
4/2021 – 3/2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy   
To help the modernization of Sake and single distilled Shochu industry.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy   
Ministry of Finance.  
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Special Measures Law Concerning the Stability of the Sake Brewing and Related Ma nufacture.  
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)   
The grant was disbursed for the period 4/2021 -3/2022.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided   
Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy   
The grant; JPY 598 million (4/2020 -3/2021), JPY 599 million (4/2021 -3/2022).  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it   
The subsidy st arted in 2010.  
There is no time limit attached to it.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy2  
Quantity of Shipment of Sake (Unit: kL).  
 
2 It is desirable that such information include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of  the 
subsidized product(s) or sector(s):  
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the latest year 
preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy.   Year 2019  2020  2021  
Domestic  457,470  414,211  399,340  
Import  67 54 59 
Total 457,537  414,265  399,399  G/SCM/N/401/JPN  
 
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  Quantity of Shipment of Single distilled Shochu (Unit: kL).  
2.3  Subsidy for Supporting Liquor Branding  
1. Title of the subsidy programme   
Subsidy for Supporting Liquor Branding.  
2. Period covered by the notification   
4/2021 – 3/2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy   
To add values to liquor products.   
4. Background and authority for the subsidy   
Ministry of Finance.  
5. Legislation under which it is granted   
Assistance by budget.  
6. Form of the subsidy  (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)   
Grant.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided   
Liquor producers, liquor sellers, or groups which incl ude at least a liquor producer or a liquor seller.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy   
Fiscal year 2021 (total budget) JPY 700 million.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it   
There is no time limit attached to it.  
  Year 2019  2020  2021  
Domestic  423,439  405,611  390,804  
Import  235 228 220 
Total 423,674  405,839  391,024  G/SCM/N/401/JPN  
 
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy3  
Quantity of Shipment of Japanese liquors (Unit: kL).  
2.4  Subsidy for supporting reformation of liquor business structure  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Subsidy for supporting reformation of liquor business structure.  
2. Period covered by the notification   
4/2021 – 3/2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To support liquor business to correspond to the diversification and sophistication of transactions.  
4. Background and autho rity for the subsidy   
Ministry of Finance.  
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Assistance by budget.  
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided   
Liquor producers, liquor sellers, or groups which include at least a liquor producer or a liquor seller.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy   
Fiscal year 2021 (total budget) JPY 600 million.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it   
There is no time limit attached to it.  
 
3 It is desirable that such information include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of  the 
subsidized product(s) or sector(s):  
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the latest year 
preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy.  Year 2019  2020  2021  
Domestic  8,152,778  7,703,132  7,560,678  
Import  496,466  437,871  431,789  
Total 8,649,244  8,141,003  7,992,467  G/SCM/N/401/JPN  
 
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy4  
Quantity of  Shipment of Japanese liquors (Unit: kL).  
 
  
 
4 It is desirable that such information include statistics of product ion, consumption, imports and exports of  the 
subsidized product(s) or sector(s):  
(a) for the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
(b) for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the latest year 
precedi ng the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy.    Year 2019  2020  2021  
Domestic  8,152,778  7,703,132  7,560,678  
Import  496,466  437,871  431,789  
Total 8,649,244  8,141,003  7,992,467  G/SCM/N/401/JPN  
 
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  3  AGRICULTURE   
3.1  Measures for Sugar  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Measures for Sugar . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Fiscal year 2020 : April 2020 - March 2021 (previous fiscal year : April 2019 - March 2020) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To contribute to stabilizing national living conditions through securing t he income of sweetening 
resource crop producers and stabilizing the management of sugar production.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy   
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries . 
Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted   
Sugar and Starch Price Adjustment Law . 
Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation Law . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The government provides grant through Agriculture and Livestock Industries Cooperation, based on 
applications from sweetening resource crop producers and sugar producers in the specified areas.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the t otal amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy   
FY 2020 : JPY 45,430 million  (FY2019 : JPY 46,926 million) . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it   
The grant is provided every year according to the above -mentione d laws.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
(Unit: Thousand tons)  
Item  Fiscal Year  Production  Consumption  Import  Export  
Sugar  2018 
2019 
2020 745 
788 
782 1,872  
1,756  
1,745  1,155  
1,010  
1,032  2 
2 
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  3.2  Measures for Starch  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Measures for Starch . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Fiscal year 2020 : April 2020 - March 2021 (previous fiscal year : April 2019 - March 2020) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To contribute to stabilizing national living conditions through securing the income of starch resource 
crop producers and stabilizing the management of starch production.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisherie s. 
Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted   
Sugar and Starch Price Adjustment Law . 
Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation Law . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The government provides grants through Agriculture and Livestock Industries Cooperation, based on 
applications from starch resource crop producers and starch producers in the specified areas.  
8. Subsidy per unit,  or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
FY 2020 : JPY 4,952 million  (FY2019 :  JPY 5,173 million) . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The grant is provided every year according to the above -mentioned laws.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
(Unit: Thousand tons)  
Item  Fiscal yea r Production  Consumption  Import  Export  
Starch  2018 
2019 
2020 2,532  
2,513  
2,177  2,671  
2,643  
2,323  140 
151 
142 0 
0 
0 
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  3.3  Measures for Milk and Dairy Products  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Measures for Milk and Dairy Products.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
Fiscal year 2020 : April 2020 -March 2021 (Previous fiscal year  : April 2019 - March 2020 ). 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The policy objective is to promote sound development of dairy farming and related industries and to 
contribute to improvement of nation 's dietary life, through stabilizing prices of milk and dairy products.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy   
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.  
5. Legislation under which it is granted   
Act on Stabiliz ation of Livestock Management .  
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Subsidy, grant . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
In order to maintain production of milk for manufacturing, whose price condition is inferior to that  of 
drinking milk, the Government provides producers with a certain amount of subsidy for milk for 
manufacturing according to the production volume.  
In addition, the Government supports efforts by producers to improve the quality of raw milk for cheese 
in order to improve the quality of domestic cheese.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy   
FY 2020 : JPY 29,577 million (FY 2019 : JPY 31,877  million) . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it   
The subsidy is determined and provided every fiscal year.  G/SCM/N/401/JPN  
 
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy   
(Unit: Thousand tons)  
 Fiscal year  Production  Consumption  Import  Export  
Fresh Milk  2018 
2019 
2020 7,282  
7,362  
7,433  7,282  
7,362  
7,433  0 
0 
0 5 
6 
8 
Butter  
and butter oil  2018 
2019 
2020 60 
65 
71 79 
84 
78 19 
24 
17 0 
0 
0 
Skimmed milk 
Powder  2018 
2019 
2020 120 
130 
140 139 
131 
142 18 
12 
7 0 
0 
0 
Sweetened  
Condensed  
Skimmed milk  2018 
2019 
2020 4 
4 
3 4 
4 
4 0 
0 
1 0 
0 
0 
Sweetened  
condensed  
milk 2018 
2019 
2020 33 
34 
30 36 
33 
31 1 
2 
1 0 
0 
0 
Cheese  2018 
2019 
2020 45 
44 
42 333 
339 
333 289 
296 
292 1 
1 
1 
 
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  3.4  Measures for Bovine meat and Pig meat  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Measures for Bovine meat and Pig meat . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Fiscal year 2020 : April 2020 - March 2021 (Previous fiscal year : April 2019 - March 2020).  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To ensure stable s upply of bovine meat and pig meat, and stable development of cattle and pig farm 
management.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy   
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries . 
Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted   
Livestock Products Price Stabilization Law . 
Special Measures Law on Beef Calves Production Stabilization . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant 0 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provi ded 
The Government or The Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation supports producers and meat 
wholesalers to stabilize beef cattle and pig farm management, depending on the number of livestock, 
sales performance, etc.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in ca ses where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy   
FY 2020 : JPY 225,481 million (FY 2019 : JPY 180,730 million) 0 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it   
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided on a fiscal 
year basis.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
(Unit: Thousand tons)  
Item  Fiscal Year  Production  Consumption  Import  Export  
Bovine  
Meat 2018 
2019 
2020 333 
330 
336 931 
937 
931 620 
623 
591 3.8 
4.1 
5.6 
Pigmeat  2018 
2019 
2020 897 
903 
917 1,826  
1,811  
1,826  916 
953 
884 2.1 
1.7 
2.7 
Note: The amounts are converted to those of cut meat.  
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  3.5  Measures for Eggs  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Measures for Eggs.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
Fiscal year 2020 : April 2020 - March 2021 (Previous fiscal year : April 2019 - March 2020).  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To contribute to developing a sound ma nagement of poultry farms, through stabilizing egg prices.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy   
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.  
Japan Poultry Association . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted   
None (Assistance by budget).  
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy supports activities of compensating price drops of eggs, and in the case of further drop of 
price, supports activities to delay the reintroduction of layers in order to improve the supply and 
demand condition.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy   
FY 2020 : JPY 5,174 million  (FY2019 : JPY 4,862 millio n). 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it   
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided on a fiscal 
year basis.   
10. Statistical data permitting an  assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
(Unit: thousand tons)  
Item  Fiscal Year  Production  Consumption  Import  Export  
Eggs 2018 
2019 
2020 2,630  
2,650  
2,602  2,737  
2,753  
2,684  114 
113 
102 7 
10 
20 
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  3.6  Measures for Vegetables  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Measures for Vegetables . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Fiscal year 2020 : April 2020 - March 2021 (previous fiscal year : April 2019 - March 2020) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To contribute to sound development of vegetable farming and the stability of national living condition 
through stabilizing the production of major vegetables.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy   
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries . 
Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted   
Vegetable Production and Marketing Stabilization Law . 
Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation Law . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation is financed from contributions from registered 
marketing associations and subsidies from central and local governments.  When average market 
prices of eligible vegetables fall below their guaranteed base prices which are set for each market 
group, variety of vegetables and shipping period, the Corporation provides part of the difference as 
comp ensate for producers through their registered marketing associations.   
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy   
FY 2020  : JPY 14,519 million (FY 2019  : JPY 6,069 million) . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it   
The expiration of the grant program has not been fixed.  The amount of the grant payment for each 
year is determined according to the above -mentioned laws.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
(Unit: Thousand tons)  
Item  Fiscal Year  Production  Consumption  Import  Export  
Vegetable  2018 
2019 
2020 11,468  
11,590  
11,440  14,767  
14,601  
14,367  3,310  
3,031  
2,987  11 
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  3.7  Measures for Fruit  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Measures for Fruit . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Fiscal year 2020 : April 2020 - March 2021 (previous fiscal year : April 2019 - March 2020) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To contribute t o stable development of fruit farming through stabilizing the management of fruit 
production and transactions of fruit for processing in conjunction with supply -demand adjustment 
measures.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy   
Ministry of Agricultur e, Forestry and Fisheries . 
Japan Fruit Association . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted   
Special Measure Law on Fruit Growing Industry Promotion . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
 Grant  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is  provided  
The government provides grants to fruit producer groups for expenses necessary to convert part of 
surplus fresh fruit from fresh consumption to processing when the designated fruits are in oversupply. 
The grant is provided through the Japan Fruit  Association.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy   
FY 2020 : ―(FY 2019 : JPY 5,587  million)  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it   
This subsidy was abolished in FY 2020.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
(Unit: Thousand tons)  
Item  Fiscal Year  Production  Consumption  Import  Export  
Fruit 2018 
2019 
2020 2,839  
2,697  
2,674  7,437  
7,068  
7,104  4,661  
4,466  
4,504  66 
76 
61 
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  3.8  Farmer 's Pension Fund Subsidy  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Farmer 's Pension Fund Subsidy.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
Fiscal year 2020 : April 2020 – March 2021 (previous fiscal year : April 2019 – March 2020).  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To ensure the income security of self -employed farmers after their retirement and to secure the 
adequate number of farmers in Japan, by providing the old -age pensions as one of the public pension 
schemes in Japan.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy   
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.  
5. Legislation under which it is granted   
Act on the Farmers Pension Fund, Independent Administrative Agency.  
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Pension is provided for farmers who have paid the premium of the  pension and have retired from the 
farming management totally and permanently.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
FY 2020 : JPY 119,148 million (FY 2019 : JPY 119,12 1 million).  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it   
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided on a fiscal 
year basis.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy   
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  3.9  Farming Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Farming  Modernization  Fund Interest  Subsidy . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Fiscal  year 2020 : April  2020-March  2021 (previous  fiscal year : April 2019 to March 2020) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose  of the programme  is to contribute  to the introduction  of advanced agricultural 
management  for improvement of  agricultural  structure.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy   
Ministry  of Agriculture, Forestry  and Fisheries. 
5. Legislation under which it is granted   
Agricultural  Modernization  Fund Act. 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
In order  to contribute  to facilitate  farmers  to make investments  for introducing  more advanced  
agricultural  management,  the Government  provides  intere st subsidy  to the Nourinch ukin Bank. 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy   
FY2020 : JPY 1.2 million (FY2019 : JPY 0.5 million) . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it   
Duration  of the subsidy  is not clearly  specified,  since the subsidy  is determined  and provided  on 
a fiscal year basis 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  3.10  Japan Finance Corporation Subsidy  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Japan Finance Corporation Subsidy . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Fiscal year 2020 : April 2020 -March 2021 (previous fiscal year : April 2019 – March 2020) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the programme is to contribute to the improvement of agricultural structure.   
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Japan Finance Corporation Act . 
Agricultural Improvement Fund Act . 
Agricultural Management Framework Reinforcement Act . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant .  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
This subsidy is provided to the Japan Finance Corporation, which furnishes farmers wi th a long term 
loan at preferred rate in order to improve agricultural structure including land improvement, 
acquisition of farm land and agricultural mechanization.   
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annu al 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
FY 2020 : JPY 11,834  million (FY 2019 : JPY 0 million) . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided on a 
fiscal year basis.   
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  3.11  Programs for development and adaptation of new technologies and conservation of 
fishing grounds  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 Programs for development and adaptation of new technologies and conservation of fishing grounds . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Fiscal year 2021 : April 2021 to March 2022 (previous fiscal year : April 2020 to March 2021) . 
3. Policy objective and/or p urpose of the subsidy  
 The objective of the programme is to support fishermen and their organizations to conserve 
fishing grounds and mitigate damages by harmful marine species, using new technologies.   
4. Background and authority for the subsidy   
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted   
None (Assistance by budget) . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grants, etc.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
In accordance with the schemes of the programme, financial support is provided to fishermen and 
their organizations.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy   
FY 2021 : JPY 3,517 million (FY 2020 : JPY 2,567 million) . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it   
The subsidy is on a fiscal year basis.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy   
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  3.12  Support for establishment of environmentally and economically sustainable 
fisheries as a growth sector  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Support for establishment of environmentally and economically sustainable fisheries as a growth 
sector  
2. Period covered by the no tification  
Fiscal year 2021 : April 2021 to March 2022 (previous fiscal year : April 2020 to March 2021) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objective of the programme is to enable fishermen and their organizations to conduct sustainable 
fishing practices, thereby establishing environmentally and economically sustainable fisheries. Such 
supports include the mitigation of damages on fishermen by natural and economic disasters, and 
promotion of structural reform of fisheries sect ors. 
Fishermen and their organizations are required, in some projects, to develop and implement their 
own resource management plans such as time/area closure, restrictions on catches and fishing gear 
in line with the Resource Management Guidelines establis hed by the national and prefectural 
governments.  
Fishing permit and license systems are combined with this program in order to ensure not increase 
the overall fishing capacity.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy   
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted   
None (Assistance by budget) . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grants, etc.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
In accordance with the sche mes of the programme, financial support is provided to fishermen and 
their organizations.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy   
FY 2021 : JPY 120,157  million (FY 2020 :  JPY 134,197 million) . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it   
The subsidy is on a fiscal year basis.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy   
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  3.13  Promotion for regional developmen t through fisheries  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Promotion for regional development through fisheries . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Fiscal year 2021 : April 2021 to March 2022 (previous fiscal year : April 2020 to March 2021) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objective of the programme is to promote regional development by supporting fishermen and 
their organizations to conduct on -site fisheries related activities such as national border surveillance, 
revitalization o f fishing communities in remote islands, and recruitment and settlement of new 
fishermen.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy   
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted   
None (Assistance by budget) . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grants, etc.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
In accordance with the schemes of the programme, financial support is provided to fishermen and 
their organizations.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
FY 2021 : JPY 6,412  million (FY 2020 : JPY 8,412 million) . 
9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it   
The subsidy is on a fiscal year basis.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy   
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  3.14  Support for aquaculture, inland fisheries and fish stock enhancement  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Support for aquaculture, i nland fisheries and fish stock enhancement . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Fiscal year 2021 : April 2021 to March 2022 (previous fiscal year : April 2020 to March 2021) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objective of the programme is to support aquaculture and inland fisheries, and to promote fish 
stock enhancement.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy   
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted   
None (Assistance by bud get). 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grants, etc.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
In accordance with the schemes of the programme, financial support is provided to fishermen and 
their organizations.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy   
FY 2021 : JPY 722 million (FY 2020 : JPY 728 million) . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits atta ched to it   
The subsidy is on a fiscal year basis.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy   
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  4  LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
4.1  Subsidy for Promoting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
Subsidy for Promoting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2021 - 3/2022 (Fiscal Year 2021) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To promote the production of Japanese traditional cra fts using traditional skills and  methods . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Eight prefectural governments ( Akita, Yamagata , Saitama, Shizuoka, Kyoto, Kagawa, Fukuoka and 
Saga) . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Assistance by budget . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Producers or Producers' associations in Traditional Craft Products . 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
FY 20 21 JPY 54.2 million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
FY 20 20 JPY 45.3 million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time  limits attached to it  
Yamagata prefecture: from FY1975 to FY 2021 . 
Shizuoka prefecture: from FY2019 to FY 2021 . 
Kagawa prefecture: from FY2019 to FY 2023 . 
Other prefectures: There is no time -limit attached to it .  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N. A. 
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  4.2  Subsidy for Leather Industry   
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
Subsidy for Leather Industry . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2021 - 3/2022 (Fiscal Year 2021) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To promote and develop the leather ind ustry. 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
2 prefectural government  (Hyogo and Nara) . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Assistance by budget . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Producer 's associations in leather products . 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where  this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
FY 20 21 JPY 9.2 million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
FY 20 20 JPY 12.3 m illion (Settlement of Accounts) . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time  limits attached to it  
There is no time limit attached to it.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N. A. 
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  4.3  Measures for Beef and Por k  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
Measures for Beef and Pork . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2021 - 3/2022 (Fiscal Year 2021) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To stabilize the stockbreeding management of cows and pigs . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
17 prefectural governments (Akita, Miyagi, Yamagata, Tochigi, Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa, Shizuoka, 
Hyogo, Tottori , Shimane, Kagawa, Ehime, Saga, Oita, Kagoshima and Okinawa ). 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Assistance by budget . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant , interest subsidy  and loan guarantee . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Stockbreeders and their Association . 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases w here this is not possible, total amount or annual 
 amount budgeted for that subsidy  
FY 20 21 JPY 690.5  million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
FY 20 20 JPY 634.3  million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it  
Yamagata prefecture: from FY 2021 to FY 2021 . 
Tochigi prefecture: from FY 2019 to FY 2021 . 
Kanagawa prefecture: from FY 1995 to FY 2023 . 
Okinawa prefecture: from FY 2012 to FY 2033, from FY 2019 to FY 2021,or no time -limit attached 
to it, de pending on the scheme . 
Other prefectures: There is no time -limit attached to it . 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N. A. 
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  4.4  Measures for Eggs  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
Measures for Eggs . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2021- 3/2022 (Fiscal Year 2021) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To stabilize the poultry farming management . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
8 prefectural governments  (Saitama , Kanagawa,  Shizuoka ,Kagawa, Saga, Oita, Kagoshima and 
Okinawa) . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Assistance by budget . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
poultry farmers or their Associations . 
8. Subsidy per unit, o r in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual  amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
FY 20 21 JPY 49.7 million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
FY 20 20 JPY 57.8 million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it  
Kanagawa prefecture: from FY1994 to FY 2023 . 
Okinawa prefecture: from FY 2011 to FY 2013, from FY 2014 to FY 2016, from FY 2017 to FY 2019, 
and from 2 020 to FY 2022 (each for 3 years) . 
Other prefectures: There is no time -limit attached to it . 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N. A. 
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  4.5  Measures for Vegetables  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
Measures for Vege tables . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2021 - 3/2022 (Fiscal Year 2021) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To stabilize vegetable farming management . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
24 prefectural governments (Aomori, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, Fukushima, Ibara ki, Tochigi, 
Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa,  Gifu, Shizuoka, Aichi, Mie, Kyoto, Tottori , Shimane, Kagawa, Ehime, 
Fukuoka, Saga, Oita, Kagoshima and Okinawa ). 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Assistance by budget  
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Vegetable farmers  and their a ssociations . 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
FY 20 21 JPY 1,499.0  million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
FY 20 20 JPY 1,202.9  million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time  limits attached to it  
Kanagawa prefecture: from FY 1963 to FY 2023 . 
Okinawa prefecture: from FY 2020 to FY 2022 . 
Other prefectures: There is no time -limit attached to it . 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N. A. 
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  4.6  Measures for Fruits  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
Measures for Fruits . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2021 - 3/2022 (Fiscal Year 2021) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To stabilize fruit farming management . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
2 prefectural governments  (Tottori, Saga) . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Assistance by budget . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Fruit farmers  and their associations . 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in ca ses where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
FY 20 21 JPY 16.6 million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
FY 20 20 JPY 4.6 million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
9. Duration o f the subsidy and/or any other time  limits attached to it  
Saga prefecture: from FY 2021 to FY 2022 . 
Other prefectures: There is no time -limit attached to it . 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
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  4.7  Measures for Vegetables and Fruits  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
Measures  for Vegetables and Fruits . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2021 - 3/2022 (Fiscal Year 2021) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To improve the profitabilit y and quality of products . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Miyagi  Prefectural Governments .  
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Assistance by budget . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Vegetable and Fruit farmers and their associations  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
FY 20 21 JPY 4.9 million  (Settlement of Accounts) . 
FY 20 20 JPY 4.4 million  (Settlement of Accounts) . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time  limits attached to it  
There is no time -limit attached to it . 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
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  4.8  Measures for B eef and Milk  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
Measures for Beef and Milk . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2021 - 3/2022  (Fiscal Year 2021) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To stabiliz e the stockbreeding management of c attle. 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
3 Prefectural Government s (Tochigi, Saga and Oita) . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Assistance by budget . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant and interest subsidy  . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Stockbreeders and their Association .  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
FY 2021  JPY 16.6 million  (Settlement of Accounts) . 
FY 2020  JPY 17.8 million  (Settlement of Accounts) . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time  limits attached to it  
Tochigi prefecture: from FY 2012 to FY 2035 . 
Other prefectures: There is no time -limit attached to it.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
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  4.9  Subsidy for Inland Water Aquaculture  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
Subsidy for Inland Water Aquaculture . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2021 - 3/2022  (Fiscal Year 2021) . 
3. Policy objective a nd/or purpose of the subsidy  
To stabiliz e and promote the Inland Water Aquaculture . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Miyazaki Prefectural Government . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Assistance by budget  
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Japan Caviar, Inc. . 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
FY 2021  JPY 2.2 million  (Settlement of Accounts) . 
FY 2020  JPY 2.2 million  (Settlement of Accounts) . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time  limits attached to it  
From FY 2019 to FY 2021 . 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subs idy 
N. A. G/SCM/N/401/JPN  
 
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  4.10  Measures for Rice  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
Measures for Rice . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2021 - 3/2022  (Fiscal Year 2021) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To promote structural reform of paddy field agriculture . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Oita prefectural governments . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Assistance by budget . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Certified farmer aiming to scale up . 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
FY 2021  JPY 1.8 million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
FY 2020  JPY 1.9 million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time  limits attached to it  
from FY 2017 to FY 2024 . 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N.A.  G/SCM/N/401/JPN  
 
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  4.11  Measures for Tea  leaves  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
Measures for Tea leaves . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2021 - 3/2022  (Fiscal Year 2021) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To improve the profitability of tea leaves . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Saga prefectural governments . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Assistance by budget . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Tea farmers and their Association  
8. Subsidy per  unit, or in c ases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
FY 2021  JPY 4.5 million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
FY 2020  JPY 4.5 million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time  limits attached to it  
from FY 2019 to FY 2022 . 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N.A.  G/SCM/N/401/JPN  
 
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  4.12  Subsidy for Wood Industry   
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
Subsidy for Wood Industry . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2021 - 3/2022 (Fiscal Year 2021) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To promote and develop the Wood industry . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Oita prefectural governments . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Assistance by budget . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Producer 's associations in Wood products . 
8. Subsidy per unit,  or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount  
budgeted for that subsidy  
FY 20 21 JPY 1.3 million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
FY 20 20 JPY 0.1 m illion (Settlement of Accounts) . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time  limits attached to it  
There is no time limit attached to it.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N. A. 
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