G/SCM/N/343/JPN  
 
19 July 2019  
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Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: English  
 
SUBSIDIES  
 
NEW AND FULL NOTIFIC ATION PURSUANT TO AR TICLE XVI:1 OF THE  
GATT 1994 AND ARTICL E 25 OF THE AGREEMEN T ON 
SUBSIDIES AND COUNTE RVAILING MEASURES  
JAPAN 
The following communication, dated 28 June 2019, 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 General Agreement on Tariff and Trade 1994 ("GATT 1994") and Artic le 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 Agr eement, 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 Agreement, the notification of the 
subsidies does not prejudge its legal status, effects or nature under GATT 1994 and the Agreement.  
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  1   INDUSTRY  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................  4 
1.1   Subsidy for the Leather and Leather Goods Industries  ................................ ......................  4 
1.2   Leather and leather goods industry foundation strengthening fund subsidy  .........................  4 
1.3   Subsidy for Supporting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products  ................................ . 5 
1.4   Subsid y for Promoting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products  ................................ .. 6 
1.5   Loans for Purchasing Petroleum and LPG for Stockpiling by Priv ate Companies  ....................  7 
1.6   Provision of Equity Capital and Loans to Joint Stockpiling Companies  ................................ . 8 
1.7   Subsidy for loans to develop domestic oil and natural gas  ................................ .................  8 
1.8   Subsidy for Major Oil Spill Response Programme  ................................ .............................  9 
1.9   Subsidy for Loans to Purchase Petroleum an d LPG to be Stored  ................................ ........ 10 
1.10   Subsidy for projects concerning the stable supply of petroleum  
from oil -producing countries  ................................ ................................ ................................ 11 
1.11   Subsidy for promoting business reorganization and resilience of  
petroleum industrial  complexes  ................................ ................................ ........................... 11 
1.12   Subsidies for developing the local energy supply bases  ................................ .................. 12 
1.13   Loans for Mine Pollution Control  ................................ ................................ .................. 13 
1.14   Subsidies for Measures to Promote Conversion into Natural Gas  
Taken by Local City-gas Suppliers  ................................ ................................ ........................ 14 
1.15   Subsidies for Interest on Loans to Introduce Specific Facilities  
Suitable for Natural Gas  ................................ ................................ ................................ ......14 
1.16   Subsidies for Small and Medium -scale Hydropower Development  ................................ ....15 
1.17   Geothermal Energy Programme  ................................ ................................ .................. 16 
1.18   Subsidy for demonstration project f or high-efficiency gas turbine technology  ................... 17 
1.19   Subsidy for R&D for practical application of the advanced ultra -super  
critical technology for a thermal power plant  ................................ ................................ ......... 17 
1.20   Grant for the Technical Development of a Full -MOX ABWR Plant System  .......................... 18 
1.21   The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization  
(NEDO) Project  Activities  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....19 
1.22   Subsidy for Research and Development for Care Robot Equipment  ................................ ..20 
1.23   Subsidy for project foc used on developing key technology for discovering  
and manufacturing drugs for next -generation treatment and diagnosis  ................................ .....21 
1.24   Subsidy for "Ene -farm" etc. introduction support operating cost  
subsidy for expansion of use of fuel cell  ................................ ................................ ................ 22 
2   FINANCE  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................  22 
2.1   Finance Measures for Credit Guarantee of Sake Manufacturers.  ................................ ........ 22 
2.2   Finance Measures for Single Distilled Shochu Manufacturers  
(Formally Known as Finance Measures for Shochu B Manufacturers).  ................................ ........ 23 
3   AGRICULTURE  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........  24 
3.1   Measures for Rice  ................................ ................................ ................................ .......24 
3.2   Measures for Sugar  ................................ ................................ ................................ .....25 
3.3   Measures for Starch  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....26 
3.4   Measures for Milk and Dairy Products  ................................ ................................ ............ 27 
3.5   Measures for Bovine meat and Pig meat  ................................ ................................ ........ 28 G/SCM/N/343/JPN  
 
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  3.6   Measures for Eggs  ................................ ................................ ................................ ......29 
3.7   Measures for Vegetables  ................................ ................................ .............................. 30 
3.8   Measures for Fruits  ................................ ................................ ................................ .....31 
3.9   Farmer's Pension Fund Subsidy  ................................ ................................ .................... 32 
3.10   Farming  Modernization  Fund Interest  Subsidy  ................................ ............................. 33 
3.11   Japan Finance Corporation Subsidy  ................................ ................................ ............. 33 
3.12   Programs for development and adaption of new  
technologies and conservation of fishing grounds  ................................ ................................ ...34 
3.13   Support for e stablishment of environmentally and  
economically sustainable fisheries  ................................ ................................ ........................ 35 
3.14   Promotion for regional development through fisheries  ................................ ................... 36 
3.15   Support for aquaculture, inland fisheries and fish stock enhancement  ............................. 37 
4   LOCAL GOVERNMENT ................................ ................................ ................................ . 38 
4.1   Subsidy for Research and Development of Next Generation Technology  ............................ 38 
4.2   Subsidy for Promoting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products  ................................ .38 
4.3   Subsidy for Leather Industry  ................................ ................................ ........................ 39 
4.4   Measures for Beef and Pork  ................................ ................................ ......................... 40 
4.5   Measures for Eggs  ................................ ................................ ................................ ......41 
4.6   Measures for Vegetables  ................................ ................................ .............................. 41 
4.7   Measures for Fruits  ................................ ................................ ................................ .....42 
4.8   Measures for Vegetables and Fruits  ................................ ................................ ............... 43 
4.9   Measures for Beef and Milk  ................................ ................................ .......................... 44 
4.10   Subsidy for Inland Water Aquaculture  ................................ ................................ ......... 45 
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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  
 
4/2016 – 3/2018. 
 
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 2015 supplementary budget (settlement of accounts) ¥ 0 million . 
Fiscal year 2016 (settlement of accounts)  ¥ 262 million . 
Fiscal year 2017 (settlement of accounts)  ¥ 261 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 yen)  
 2015 2016 2017 
Production  N.A. N.A. N.A. 
Import  13,938  13,352  13,532  
Export  1,075  1,138  1,178  
1.2  Leather and leather  goods industry foundation strengthening fund subsidy  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Leather and leather goods industry foundation strengthening fund subsidy . 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 
4/2015 - 3/2018 . 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To contribute to the sound development 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  
 
Japan Leather and Leather Goods Industries Association . 
Tanners' Council of Japan . 
Japan Shoe Manufacturers Association . 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
Fiscal year 2015 supplementary budget (settlement of accounts)  ¥ 13,330 million . 
Fiscal year 2016 (settlement of accounts)  ¥ 0 million . 
Fiscal year 2017 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 0 million . 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
 
The subsidy was provided in Ma rch 2016, and there is no future plan to give same subsides program.  
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
 
Statistics on leather and leather goods (Unit: 100 Million yen)  
 2015 2016 2017 
Production  N.A. N.A. N.A. 
Import  13,938  13,352  13,532  
Export  1,075  1,138  1,178  
1.3  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  
 
4/2016 – 3/2018. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To promote Japanese traditional craft products.  
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  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 16 (final results) ¥ 298  million . 
Fiscal year 20 17 (final results) ¥  310 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. 
1.4  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  
 
4/2016 – 3/2018. 
 
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 provide d 
 
The Association for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries.  
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  8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
Fiscal year 20 16 (final results) ¥ 700 million . 
Fiscal year 20 17 (final results) ¥ 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. 
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  
 
4/2016  - 3/2018 . 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purp ose 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 w hich 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 that subsidy  
 
Fiscal year 2016 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 517,887  million . 
Fiscal year 2017 (settlement  of accounts) ¥ 335,219 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  
 
4/2016 – 3/2018. 
 
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 Ec onomy, 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 possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
Fiscal year 2016 (settlement of accounts ) ¥ 244 million . 
Fiscal year 2017 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 156 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. 
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  
 
4/2016  - 3/2018 . 
 
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 finan cial 
institutions in order to install the equipment needed to conduct the project.  
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  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 institutions.  
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for th at subsidy  
 
Fiscal year 2016  (settlement of accounts) ¥ 168 million . 
Fiscal year 2017 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 138 million . 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limit s attached to it  
 
This program started in April 2008. There is no time limi t attached to it.  
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
 
N.A. 
1.8  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  
 
4/201 6 – 3/201 8. 
 
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.  
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  8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
Fiscal year 20 16 (final results) ¥ 820 million . 
Fiscal year 20 17 (final results) ¥ 659 million . 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
 
The subs idy 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. 
1.9  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  
 
4/201 6 – 3/201 8. 
 
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 where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
Fiscal year 20 16 (final results) ¥ 0 million . 
Fiscal year 20 17 (final results) ¥ 0 million . 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
 
This program was started in April 1972 . 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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Subsidy for projects concerning the stable supply of petroleum from oil -producing  
countries  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Subsidy for  projects concerning the stable supply of petroleum from oil -producing countries.  
 
2. Period covered by the notificati on 
 
4/201 6 – 3/201 8. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To ensure Japan 's energy security by stockpiling oil -producing countries ' crude oil 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 16 (final results) ¥  3,654 million . 
Fiscal year 20 17 (final results) ¥  3,786 million . 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
 
The subsidy started in April 200 8. There is no time limit attached to it.  
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
Subsidy for promoting business  reorganization and  resilience of petroleum 
industrial  complexes  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Subsidy for promoting business reorganization and resilience of petroleum industrial complexes  
 
2  Period covered by the notification  
 
4/2015 – 3/201 8 
 
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 
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  This im proves productivity on petroleum industrial complexes or the like and strengthens its crisis 
response capability.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry . 
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
 
Assistance b y 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 tha t subsidy  
 
Fiscal year 20 15 supplementary budget  (settlement of accounts)  ¥ 6,920 million . 
Fiscal year 2016  (settlement of accounts)  ¥ 10,077 million . 
Fiscal year 2017  (settlement of accounts)  ¥ 11,966 million . 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limit s attached to it  
 
The subsidy was started in February 2013 and the end of fiscal year 2019.  
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
Subsidies for developing the local energy supply bases  
1. Title of  the subsidy programme  
 
Subsidies for developing the local energy supply bases . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
4/2016 – 3/2018 . 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To secure a safely and efficiently stable supply system of petroleu m products in local areas (in the 
case of disaster as well) by removing the underground tanks or promoting the replacement those of 
large scale and the prevention of the leakage of dangerous substances, introduction of emergency 
power generators, installat ion of simple oil dispenser in depopulated areas, and promoting the oil 
distributers to early find a soil contamination and early take the measures against that.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
Agency for Natural Resources and Energy . 
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
 
Assistance by budget . 
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  6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
 
Grant . 
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
National Petroleum Associations . 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this  is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
Fiscal year 2016 (final results) ¥ 3,050 million . 
Fiscal year 2017 (final results) ¥ 2,450 million . 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
 
The subs idy was started in June 2010.  
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
Loans for Mine  Pollution  Control  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Mine Pollution Control Loans.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
4/2016 – 3/2017. 
 
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  
 
Ministr y 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 or persons that conduct mine pollution control 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 that subsidy  
 
Fiscal year 20 16 (settlement of ac counts) ¥ 189 million . 
Fiscal year 201 7 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 807 million . 
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  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 dat a permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
Subsidies for Measures to Promote Conversion into Natural Gas Taken by Local City -
gas Suppliers  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Subsidies for Measures  to Promote Conversion into Natural Gas Taken by Local City -gas Suppliers.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
4/2016 – 3/2018. 
 
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 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 20 16 (final results) ¥  0.4 million . 
Fiscal year 20 17 (final results) ¥  0.3 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. 
 
Subsidies for Interest on Loans to Introduce Specific Facilities Suitable for Natural 
Gas 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Subsidies for Interest on Loans to Introduce Specific Facilities Suitable for Natural Gas . 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 
4/2016 – 3/2018. 
 
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 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  
 
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 20 16 (final results) ¥  875 million . 
Fiscal year 20 17 (final results) ¥  802 million . 
 
9. Duration o f 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. 
 
Subsidies for Small and Medium -scale Hydropower Development  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Subsidies for Small and Medium -scale Hydropower Development.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
4/2016 – 3/2018. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To promote the development of hydropower, an indigenous energy resource, and reduce the initial 
generation cost of small and medium -scale hydropower projects by providing subsidies to cover a 
part of the construction costs.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.  
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
 
Assistance by budget.  
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  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 20 16 (final results) ¥ 262 million . 
Fiscal year 20 17 (final results) ¥ 184 million . 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
 
4/1986 – 3/2025. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
Geothermal Energy Programme  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Subsidy for the Cost of Development of Geothermal Power Generation.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
4/2016 – 3/2017. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To assist with the construction of geothermal power plants for the diffusion of geothermal energy 
utilization.  
 
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 20 16 (final results) ¥ 285 million . 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
 
4/1986 – 3/2017 . 
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
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  
 
4/2016 – 3/2018. 
 
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 ef ficiency  from the viewpoint of energy saving and CO2 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 2016 (settlement of accounts)  ¥ 2,551  million . 
Fiscal year 20 17 (final results) ¥ 2,051 million . 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
 
The subsidy was started in April 2012 and will end in March 2020 . 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an asses sment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
Subsidy for R&D for practical application of the advanced ultra -super critical  
technology for a thermal power plant  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Subsidy for R&D for practical application of the advanced ultra-super critical technology for a  thermal  
power plant . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
4/2016 – 3/2017. 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To support the development of A -USC technology excellent in power generation efficiency while 
achieving both reliability and economy . 
 
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 201 6 (settlement of accounts ) ¥ 830 million . 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
 
4/2008 – 3/201 7. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
Grant for the Technical Development of a Full -MOX ABWR Plant System  
1. Title of  the subsidy programme  
 
Grant for the Technical Development of a Full -MOX ABWR Plant System.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
4/2016 – 3/2017. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To promote development of a full -MOX ABWR plant, in or der to improve the flexibility of MOX fuel 
utilization in LWR plants, and to contribute to maintaining an appropriate balance between  the supply 
and demand of plutonium.  
 
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.  
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  7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Electric Power Development Co., Ltd . 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
Fiscal year 20 15 (final results) ¥  100 million . 
Fiscal year 20 16 (final results) ¥  50 million . 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
 
The subsidy started in April 1996 and ended in March 2017 . 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
The New Energy  and Industrial Technology  Development  Organization (NEDO) 
Project  Activities  
1. Title of the s ubsidy programme  
 
The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) Project Activities . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
4/2016 – 3/2018. 
 
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 out 
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 Gene ral 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 and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Participation in the program is determined through various competitive procedures, which are open 
to all eligible private parties.  
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  8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
Fiscal year 2016 (final results) : 
 
Energ y Systems ( ¥ 6,332  million ). 
Energy Conservation and Environment ( ¥ 4,917million ). 
Industrial T echnology ( ¥ 16,402 million ). 
New Industry Creation and Discovery of Technology Seeds  (¥ 4,512 million) . 
 
Fiscal year 2017 (final results) : 
 
Energ y Systems ( ¥ 8,524 million ). 
Energy Conservation and Env ironment ( ¥ 5,404 million ). 
Industrial T echnology ( ¥ 13,866 million ). 
New Industry Creation and Discovery of Techno logy Seeds ( ¥ 4,420 million ). 
 
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 the Diet. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
 
In light of the scop e 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.  
 
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  
 
4/2015 – 3/2018 . 
 
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, etc.) 
 
Grant.  
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development . 
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  8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
Fiscal year 2015 ¥ 2.55 billion . 
Fiscal year 2016  ¥ 2.0 billion . 
Fiscal year 2017  ¥ 1.64 billion . 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
 
The subsidy was started in April 2015, completed in March 2018.  
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
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 -generation treatment and diagnosis . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
4/201 6 – 3/201 8. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To solve the issues of next -generati on treatment and diagnosis and promote the realization of pre -
emptive and personalized 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 2015 (settlement of accounts)  ¥ 5,715 million . 
Fiscal year 2016 (settlement of accounts)  ¥ 6,420 million . 
Fiscal year 2017 (settlement of accounts)  ¥ 5,790 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 2024.  
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
Subsidy for "Ene-farm " etc. introduction support operating cost subsidy fo r 
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  
 
4/2015 – 3/201 8. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To promote energy saving with the aim to spread the use of fuel cells for home use of "Ene-Farm" 
and business and industrial fuel cells by means of assisting to a part of the introduction cost.  
 
4. Background and authority fo r 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  
 
Fuel Cell Associa tion, 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 2016 (settlement of accounts)  ¥ 7,967 million . 
Fiscal year 2017 (settlement of accounts)  ¥ 6,748 million . 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
 
The subsidy was started in April 2009 and will end in March 2021.  
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
2  FINANCE  
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  
 
4/2017 – 3/2018 . G/SCM/N/343/JPN  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To guarantee the debt of Sake manufacturer s to banks and other financial institutions.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
Ministr y 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. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
 
The running profit generated from the fund which had been established by grant before  the period 
4/2017 – 3/2018.  
 
7. To whom and how t he subsidy is provided  
 
Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association.  
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
The fund's running profit : ¥ 9 million ( 4/2016-3/2017), ¥ 11 million (4 /2017 -3/2018 ). 
 
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  
Quantity of Shipment of Sake  (Unit: K l) 
 
Finance Measures for Single Distilled Shochu Manufacture rs (Formally Known as 
Finance Measures for Shochu B Manufacture rs) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Finance Measures for Single Distilled Shochu Manufactures ( formally known as Finance Measures for 
Shochu B Manufacture rs). 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
4/201 7 – 3/2018 . 
 
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  
 
Ministr y of Finance . 
 Year 2015  2016  2017  
Domestic  553,989  538,025  525,349  
Import  40 46 49 
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  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. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
 
The grant  was disbursed for the period 4/201 7 - 3/2018 . 
 
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, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
The grant : ¥ 559 million ( 4/2016-3/2017), ¥ 541 million (4/2017 -3/2018 ). 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
 
The subsidy star ted in 2010.  
There is no time limit attached to it.  
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
Quantity of Shipment of Sake  (Unit: K l) 
 
3  AGRICULTURE  
Measures for Rice  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Measures for Rice . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
Fiscal year 201 5 (April 201 5-March 201 6). 
Fiscal year 2016  (April 2016 -March 2017 ). 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . 
 
To ensure stability of the farming and to secure domestic production capacity . 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries . 
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
 
N.A. 
 
6. Form of the subsidy ( i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
 
Grant.  
 Year 2015  2016  2017  
Domestic  553,989  538,025  525,349  
Import  40 46 49 
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  7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
The government provides a grant based on the application from commercial farm households or 
community -based farm cooperatives under the rice  production allotted by administration.  
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
FY 2015 ¥ 98,721 million . 
FY 20 16 ¥ 70,782  million . 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any  other time limits attached to it  
 
Starting from production in 2014, the income support payments for rice was reduced by half from 
JPY 15 000 per 0.1 ha to JPY 7 500 per 0.1 ha and will eventually be abolished from production in 
2018.  
 
10. Statistical data  permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
(Unit: Thousand tons)  
Item  Fiscal Year  Production  Consumption  Import  Export  
 
Rice 2014 8,628  8,792  856 96 
2015 8,429  8,600  834 116 
2016 8,550  8,644  911 94 
The dat a source:  Food Balance Sheet 
Measures for Sugar  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Measures for Sugar.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
Fiscal year 2015 (April 2015 -March 2016) . 
Fiscal year 2016 (April 2016-March 2017). 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To contribute to stabilizing national living conditions through safeguard ing the income of the 
producers of  sweetening resource crops and stabilizing management of sugar producers . 
 
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy  
 
Ministry of Agriculture, F orestry 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 payments through the Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation, 
based on the applications from the sweetening resource crops producers in specified areas and sugar 
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  8. Subsidy per unit , or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual a mount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
FY 2015 ¥ 39,899  million . 
FY 201 6 ¥ 42,186  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  
 
(Unit: Thousand tons) 
Item  Fiscal Year  Production  Consumption  Import  Export  
Sugar  2014 
2015 
2016 776 
853 
840 2,010  
2,035  
2,045  1,275  
1,287  
1,200  1 
2 
2 
 
Measures for Starch  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Measures for Starch . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
Fiscal year 2015 (April 2015 -March 2016) . 
Fiscal year 2016 (April 2016-March 2017). 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To contribute to stabilizing national living conditions through safeguarding the income of the 
producers of starch resource crops and stabilizing management of starch producers.  
 
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 payments through the Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation, 
based on the applications from the starch resource crops producers in specified areas and starch 
producers.  
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amoun t 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
FY 2015 ¥ 6,153  million . 
FY 2016  ¥ 6,294  million . 
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  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  
Starch  2014 
2015 
2016 2,493  
2,473  
2,504  2,617  
2,621  
2,680  140 
134 
141 0 
0 
0 
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 2016 (April 2016 -March 2017 ). 
Fiscal year 2015  (April 2015 -March 2016 ). 
 
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 Temporary Measures concerning Compensation Price for Producers of Milk for Manufacturing 
Use. 
 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e.  grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
 
Subsidy.  
 
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.  
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
FY 2016  ¥ 13,239 million ( ¥ 22,240  million). 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
 
The subsidy is determined and provided every fiscal year.  
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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  2014 
2015 
2016 7,331  
7,407  
7,342  7,331  
7,407  
7,342  0 
0 
0 3 
4 
4 
Butter  
and butter oil  2014 
2015 
2016 62 
66 
64 74 
75 
74 14 
14 
13 0 
0 
0 
Skimmed milk Powder  2014 
2015 
2016 121 
130 
123 140 
137 
137 25 
17 
6 0 
0 
0 
Sweetened  
Condensed  
Skimmed milk  2014 
2015 
2016 4 
4 
4 4 
4 
4 0 
0 
0 0 
0 
0 
Sweetened  
condensed  
milk 2014 
2015 
2016 34 
35 
35 36 
36 
38 0 
0 
0 0 
0 
0 
Cheese  2014 
2015 
2016 47 
46 
47 283 
301 
302 236 
256 
256 0 
1 
1 
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 2016 (April 2016 -March 2017 ). 
Fiscal year 2015  (April 2015 -March 2016 ). 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . 
 
To ensure stable supply 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. Legisl ation 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 . 
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
(a) The Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation contributes to stabilizing the price of 
bovine meat and pig meat.  
 
− in case wholesale prices fall below the Standard Stabilization price, the Corporation 
takes measures to stabilize prices of bovine meat  and pig meat by withdrawing 
domestic bovine meat and domestic pig meat from the markets.  
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  − in case wholesale prices exceed the Upper Stabilization price, the Corporation takes 
measures to stabilize prices of bovine meat and pig meat by increasing sales of 
domestic bovine meat and domestic pig meat.  
 
(b)  When the calf price falls below the trigger base price, the Government provides calf 
producers with a compensatory payment per head and ensures stable production of calves 
and management of cattle producers.  
 
(c) The Government provides beef cattle and pig producers with a subsidy per head, in order to 
prevent worsening their return and stagnating domestic bovine meat and pig meat 
production.  
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total am ount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
FY 2016 ¥ 134,082 million . 
FY 2015 ¥ 134,081 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  
(Unit: Thousand tons)  
Item  Fiscal  Year Production  Consumption  Import  Export  
Bovine  
Meat 2014 
2015 
2016 352 
332 
324 846 
830 
861 517 
487 
526 1.4 
1.6 
2.1 
Pig meat 2014 
2015 
2016 875 
888 
894 1,673  
1,721  
1,761  816 
826 
877 1.5 
1.5 
1.8 
Note: The amounts are converted to those of cut meat.  
Measures for Eggs  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Measures for Eggs.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
Fiscal year 2016 (April 2016 -March 2017 ). 
Fiscal year 2015 (April 2015 -March 2016 ). 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To contribute to developing a sound management 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).  
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  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 2015 ¥ 5,189 million.  
FY 2016 ¥ 5,189 million . 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits atta ched 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 2014  
2015 
2016 2,501  
2,544  
2,558  2,628  
2,655  
2,649  129 
114 
95 2 
3 
4 
Note: The amount in import and export are converted to those of shell eggs.  
Measures for Vegetable s 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Measures for Vegetable s. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
Fiscal year 2016 (April 2016 -March 2017 ). 
Fiscal year 2015  (April 2015 -March 2016 ). 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To contribute to a sound development of vegetable farming and to  stabilizing national living condition, 
through stabilizing 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 . 
 
6. Form of the subsidy  (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
 
Grant.  
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  7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
The Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation is financed through a contribution from the 
registered marketing associations and a subsidy from the Government.  When the market prices fall 
below the guaranteed base prices, the Corporation provides a compensatory payment for producers 
through the registere d 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  
 
FY2015 ¥ 6,455 million . 
FY2016 ¥ 3,072 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 based 
on a fiscal year.  
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
(Unit: Thousand tons)  
Item  Fiscal Year  Production  Consumption  Import  Export  
Vegetable s 2014 
2015 
2016 11,956  
11,856  
11,598  15,044  
14,776  
14,468  3,097  
2,941  
2,901  9 
21 
31 
Measures for Fruits  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Measures for Fruits.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
Fiscal year 2016 (April 2016 -March 2017 ). 
Fiscal year 2015 (April 2015 -March 2016).  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To contribute to a stable development of fruits agriculture, through stabilizing management of fruit 
farms  within production adjustment measures, and through stabilizing transaction of fruits for 
processing.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
Ministry of Agriculture, 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 payments to the fruit producer 's groups which take measures such as 
processing of surplus fruits when the shipping of the designated fruits gets concentrated. Payment 
is made through the Japan Fruit Association.  
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  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 2015 ¥ 6,320 million.  
FY 2016 ¥ 6,257 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 based 
on a fiscal year.  
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsi dy 
(Unit: Thousand tons)  
Item  Fiscal Year  Production  Consumption  Import  Export  
Fruits  2014 
2015 
2016 3,108  
2,969  
2,918  7,414  
7,263  
7,150  4,368  
4,351  
4,292  43 
65 
60 
Note: The amounts include those of fruits for processing converted to fresh fruits.  
Farmer's Pension Fund Subsidy  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Farmer 's Pension Fund Subsidy.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
Fiscal year 2015 (April 2015 -March 2016) . 
Fiscal year 2016  (April 2016 –March 2017).  
 
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, Indepen dent 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 ma nagement 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 2016 ¥  119,947 million . 
FY 2015 ¥  120,834 million.  
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  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  
 
N.A. 
Farming  Moder nization  Fund  Interest  Subsidy  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Farming  Modernization  Fund Interest  Subsidy . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
Fiscal year 2015 (April 2015 -March 2016) . 
Fiscal  year 2016 (April  2016-March  2017). 
 
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 interest subsidy to the Nourinchukin Bank. 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
FY2015 ¥ 5.0million . 
FY2016  ¥ 3.5million . 
 
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  
 
N.A. 
 
Japan Finance Corporation Subsidy  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 
Fiscal year 2015 (April 2015 -March 2016) . 
Fiscal year 20 16(April 20 16-March 20 17). 
 
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 with 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 annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
FY 2015 ¥ 1,172 million . 
FY 20 16 ¥ 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  
 
N.A. 
 
Programs for development and adaption 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 2015 (April 2015 -March 2016) . 
Fiscal year 201 7 (April 201 7 to March 201 8). 
 
3． Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The objective of the programme is to su pport fishermen and other organizations to develop and 
adapt new technologies related to fisheries such as information and communication technology, to 
mitigate or prevent damages by harmful marine species and red -tide, and to remove marine wastes.  
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  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.)  
 
Grant s, etc.  
 
7． To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
According to the schemes of the programme, financial support is provided to fishermen and other  
organizations.  
 
8． Amount of the subsidy  
 
FY 2017 ¥ 604 million . 
FY 2016 ¥ 445 million . 
 
9． Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limit s 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  
 
N.A. 
 
Support for establishment of environmentally and economically sustainable 
fisheries  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Support for establishment of environmentally and economically sustainable fisheries . 
 
2． Period covered by the notification  
 
Fiscal year 201 7 (April 201 7 to March 201 8) (previous year) . 
 
3． Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The objective of the programme is to enable fishermen and other organizations to conduct 
sustainable fishing practices under gove rnment 's fisheries plans and resource management 
measures, thereby establishing environmentally and economically sustainable fisheries, and 
ensuring stable supply of seafood to its nationals. Such supports include the mitigation of damages 
on fishermen by natural and economic disasters, and promotion of structural reform of fisheries 
sectors.  
 
4． Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries . 
 
5． Legislation under which it is granted  
 
None (Assistance by budget) . 
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  6． Form of the subsidy  (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
 
Grant s, etc. 
 
7． To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
According to the schemes of the programme, financial support is provided to fishermen and other 
organizations.  
 
8． Amount of the subsidy  
 
FY 2017 ¥ 58,033 million . 
FY 2016 ¥ 64,933 million . 
 
9． Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limit s 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  
 
N.A. 
 
Promotion for regional development through fisheries  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Promotion for regional development through fisheries . 
 
2． Period covered by the notification  
 
Fiscal year 2016 (April 2016 -March 2017) . 
Fiscal year 201 7 (April 201 7 to March 201 8). 
 
3． Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The objective of the programme is to promote regional development by supporting fishermen and 
other org anizations to conduct on -site fisheries -related activities such as clean -up and maintenance 
of coastal marine ecosystem, national border surveillance, revitalization of 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.)  
 
Grant s, etc. 
 
7． To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
According to the schemes of the programme, financial support is provided to fishermen and other 
organizations.  
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  8． Amount of the subsidy  
 
FY 2017 ¥ 9,070 million . 
FY 2016 ¥ 6,875 million . 
 
9． Duration of the subsidy an d/or any other time limit s 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  
 
N.A. 
 
Support for aquaculture, inland fisheries and fish stock enhancement  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Support for aquaculture, inland fisheries and fish stock enhancement . 
 
2． Period covered by the notification  
 
Fiscal year 2016 (April 2016 -March 2017) . 
Fiscal year 201 7 (April 201 7 to March 201 8). 
 
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 budget) . 
 
6． Form of the subsidy  (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
 
Grant s, etc. 
 
7． To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
According to the schemes of the programme, financial support is provided to fishermen and other 
organizations.  
 
8． Amount of the subsidy  
 
FY 2017 ¥ 972 million . 
FY 2016 ¥ 922 million . 
 
9． Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limit s 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  
 
N.A. 
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Subsidy for Research and Development of Next Generation Technology  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
 
Subsidy for Research and Development of Next Generation Technology . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
4/2017 - 3/2018 (Fiscal Year 201 7). 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  of the subsidy  
 
To promote creative projects by small and medium sized enterprises  and other entities . 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
2 prefectural governments (Gunma  and Yamaguchi) . 
 
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  
 
Projects for new products or new techniques of small and medium sized enterprises  and other 
entities . 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
FY 2017 ¥ 381.8  million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
FY 2016 ¥ 420.5  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  
 
N.A. 
 
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  
 
4/2017 - 3/2018 (Fiscal Year 201 7). 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To promote the production of Japanese traditional crafts using traditio nal skills and  methods . 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
11 prefectural governments ( Akita, Yamagata , Gunma, Saitama, Fukui, Shizuoka, Kyoto, Kagawa, 
Fukuoka, 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 . 
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Producers' cooperative associations which train craftsmen and secure numbers of  successors.  
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
FY 20 17 ¥ 47.4 million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
FY 20 16 ¥ 43.3 million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time  limits attached to it  
 
Akita prefecture:   from FY 201 1 to FY 2017 . 
Fukui prefecture:   from FY 2011 to FY 201 7. 
Kagawa prefecture:  from FY2016 to FY 2018 . 
Other prefectures:  There is no time limit  attached to it . 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade eff ects of a subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
Subsidy for Leather Industry   
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
 
Subsidy for Leather Industry . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
4/2017 - 3/2018 (Fiscal Year 201 7). 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To promote and develop the leather industry . 
 
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, e tc.) 
 
Grant . 
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  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 17 ¥ 13.5 million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
FY 20 16 ¥ 13.3 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  
 
N.A. 
 
Measures for Beef and Pork  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
 
Measures for Beef and Pork . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
4/2017 - 3/2018 (Fiscal Year 201 7). 
 
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  
 
16 prefectural governments (Akita, Tochigi, Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa,  Toyama,  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 . 
 
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 20 17 ¥ 620.9  million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
FY 20 16 ¥ 652.5  million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limit s attached to it  
 
Kanagawa prefecture:  From FY 1995 to FY 20 21. 
Okinawa prefecture:  From FY 2013 to FY 201 7, from FY 1994 to FY 2018, from FY 2012 to 
FY 2033, or no time limit  attached to it, depending on the scheme . 
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
Measures for Eggs  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
 
Measures for Eggs. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
4/2017 - 3/2018 (Fiscal Year 201 7). 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To stabilize the poultry farming management . 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
9 prefectural governments  (Saitama , Kanagawa,  Shizuoka, Kyoto , 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  
 
Associations of poultry farmers . 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
FY 2017 ¥ 51.7  million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
FY 2016 ¥ 69.5  million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limit s attached to it  
 
Kanagawa prefecture:  From FY1994 to FY 2019 . 
Okinawa prefecture:  From FY 2011 to FY 2013, from FY 201 4 to FY 201 6, and from FY 2017 to 
FY 2019  (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. 
 
Measures for Vegetable s 
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
 
Measures for Vegetable s. 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 
4/2017 - 3/2018 (Fiscal Year 201 7). 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To stabilize vegetable farming management . 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
25 prefectural governments (Aomori, Miyagi , Akita, Yamagata, Fukushima, Tochigi,  Saitama, Chiba, 
Kanagawa,  Toyama,  Gifu, Shizuoka, Aichi, Mie, Kyoto, Osaka, 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 17 ¥ 447.9  million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
FY 20 16 ¥ 659.0  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 20 17. 
Ehime prefecture:  from FY 2010 to FY 201 7, or no time  limit attached to it , depending on 
the scheme . 
Saga prefecture:   from FY 2014 to FY 2018 . 
Okinawa prefecture:  from FY 201 3 to FY 201 9. 
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. 
 
Measures for Fruit s 
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
 
Measures for Fruit s. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
4/2017 - 3/2018 (Fiscal Year 201 7). 
 
3. Policy objective  and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To stabilize fruit farming management . 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
6 prefectural governments  (Aomori, Shizuoka, Tottori , Ehime , 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 . 
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
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 17 ¥ 286.1  million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
FY 20 16 ¥ 70.7 million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time  limits attached to it  
 
Ehime prefecture:  From FY 1985 to FY 2015 , or from FY 2014 to FY 2015 , depending on the 
scheme . 
Saga prefecture:   From FY 2014 to FY 2018 . 
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. 
 
Measures  for Vegetables and Fruits  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
 
Measures  for Vegetables and Fruits . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
4/2017 - 3/2018 (Fiscal Year 201 7). 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To stabilize vegetable and fruit farming management . 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
Miyagi 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.  
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  7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Associations of vegetable  and fruit  farmers . 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
FY 20 17 ¥ 11.2 million  (Settlement of Accounts) . 
FY 20 16 ¥ 10.1 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  
 
N.A. 
 
Measures for Beef and Milk  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
 
Measure s for Beef and Milk. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
4/2017 - 3/2018 (Fiscal Year 201 7). 
 
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  
 
4 Prefectural Government s (Miyagi , 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.)  
 
Interest subsidy . 
 
7. To whom and  how the subsidy is provided  
 
Agricultural c ooperative a ssociations  and stockbreeders . 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
FY 20 17 ¥ 19.6 million  (Settlement of Accounts) . 
FY 2016 ¥ 20.6 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.  
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
Subsidy for Inland Water Aquaculture  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
 
Subsidy for Inland Water Aquaculture . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
4/2017 - 3/2018 (Fiscal Year 201 7). 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To promote and develop 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 20 17 ¥ 4.5 million  (Settlement of Accounts) . 
FY 20 16 ¥ 5.7 million  (Settlement of Accounts) . 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time  limits attached to it  
 
From FY 2016 to FY 2018 . 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
 
N.A. 
 
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