G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
 
30 June 2021  
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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 notification, dated  and received on 25 June 2021, 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 Article 25 of th e 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 o rder 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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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  ................................ . 5 
1.4   Subsidy for Space Environment Reliability Verification Integrated System  ..........................  6 
1.5   Loans for Purchasing Petroleum and LPG for Stockpiling by Private 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  ................................ .............  9 
1.8   Subsidy for Geologic al Survey for Domestic Oil and Natural Gas  ................................ ....... 9 
1.9   Subsidy for Major Oil Spill Response Programme  ................................ ..........................  10 
1.10   Subsidy for Loans to Purchase Petroleum and LPG to be Stored  ................................ .... 11 
1.11   Subsidy for Joint Oil Stocks with Oil Producing Countries  ................................ .............  12 
1.12   Subsidy for Improving Productivity and Resilience of Petroleum Industrial Complexes  ..... 13 
1.13   Subsidy for Ensuring Stable Sup ply of Oil Products ................................ ......................  13 
1.14   Subsidy for Restoration Expense of Gas Stations Damaged by Disaster  .........................  14 
1.15   Loans for Mine Pollution Control  ................................ ................................ ................  15 
1.16   Subsidy for Measures to Promote Conversio n into Natural Gas Taken by  
Local City -Gas Suppliers  ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 16 
1.17   Subsidy for Interest on Loans to Introduce Specific Facilities Suitab le for Natural Gas  ..... 17 
1.18   Subsidy for Small and Medium -Scale Hydropower Development  ................................ ... 18 
1.19   Subsidy for Demonstration Project for High -Efficiency Gas Turbine Technology  ...............  18 
1.20   The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development  
Organization (NEDO) Project Activities  ................................ ................................ ................  19 
1.21   Subsidy for Research and Development for Care Robot Equipment  ................................  20 
1.22   Research on Development of New Medical Devices  ................................ ......................  21 
1.23   Subsidy for Project Focused on Developi ng Key Technology for Discovering and 
Manufacturing Drugs for Next -Generation Treatment and Diagnosis  ................................ ....... 22 
1.24   Subsidy for Project F ocused on Developing Basic Technology Aiming  
at Industrialization of Regenerative Medicine and Gene Therapies  ................................ ..........  23 
1.25   Subsidy for  "Ene-Farm" etc. Introduction Support Operating Cost  
Subsidy for Expansion of Use of Fuel Cell  ................................ ................................ ............  24 
2   FINANCE  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................  24 
2.1   Finance Measures for Credit Guarantee of Sake Manufacturers  ................................ ....... 24 
2.2   Finance Measures for Sake Manufactures (Formerly Known as Finance  
Measures for Single Distilled Shochu Manufactures).  ................................ ............................  25 
3   AGRICULTURE  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........  26 
3.1   Measures for Rice  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 26 
3.2   Measures for Sugar  ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 27 
3.3   Measures for Starch  ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 28 
3.4   Measures for Milk and Dairy Products  ................................ ................................ ..........  29 
3.5   Measures for Bovine Meat and Pig Meat  ................................ ................................ ....... 31 G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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3.6   Measures for Eggs  ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 32 
3.7   Measures for Vegetable  ................................ ................................ .............................  33 
3.8   Measures for Fruits  ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 34 
3.9   Farmer's Pension Fund Subsidy  ................................ ................................ ..................  35 
3.10   Farming  Modernization  Fund Interest  Subsidy  ................................ ...........................  36 
3.11   Japan Finance Corporation Subsidy  ................................ ................................ ...........  36 
3.12   Programs for Development and Adaptation of New Technologies and  
Conservation of Fishing Grounds  ................................ ................................ ........................  37 
3.13   Support for Establi shment of Environmentally and Economically Sustainable Fisheries  ..... 38 
3.14   Promotion for Regional Development Through Fisheries  ................................ ...............  39 
3.15   Support for Aquaculture, Inland Fisheries and Fish Stock Enhancement  .........................  40 
4   LOCAL GOVERNMENT ................................ ................................ ................................  41 
4.1   Subsidy for Promoting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products  ...............................  41 
4.2   Subsidy for Leather Industry  ................................ ................................ ......................  41 
4.3   Measures for Beef and Pork  ................................ ................................ .......................  42 
4.4   Measures for Eggs  ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 43 
4.5   Measures for Vegetables  ................................ ................................ ............................  44 
4.6   Measures for Fruits  ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 45 
4.7   Measures for Vegetables and Fruits  ................................ ................................ .............  46 
4.8   Measures for Beef and Milk  ................................ ................................ ........................  47 
4.9   Subsidy for Inland Water Aquaculture  ................................ ................................ .........  47 
4.10   Measures for Rice  ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 48 
4.11   Measures for Tea Leaves  ................................ ................................ .........................  49 
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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  
4/2018  - 3/2020 . 
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 2018 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 289 million . 
Fiscal year 2019 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 294 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)  
 2017  2018  2019  
Production  N.A. N.A. N.A. 
Import  13,300  13,690  13,563  
Export  1,178  1,203  1,237  G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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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  
4/2018  - 3/2020 . 
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 2018 (fi nal results) ¥ 295 million . 
Fiscal year 2019 (final results) ¥ 270 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 subsi dy 
N.A. 
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 Product s. 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2018  - 3/2020 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To promote Japanese traditional craft products.  G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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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  
The Association for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries . 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual a mount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Fiscal year 2018 (final results) ¥ 700 million . 
Fiscal year 2019 (final results) ¥ 703 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 perm itting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N.A. 
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  
4/2019  - 3/2020 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To promote the space diversion of distinguished commercial components and technologies.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Indu stry. 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Assistance by budget . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy is provided to private companies for the on -orbit demonstrations sele cted 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 2019 settlement of accounts  \ 46 million yen . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limi ts attached to it  
The subsidy started in April 2019, and there is no time limit attached to it.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the 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  
4/2018  - 3/2020 . 
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 that subsidy  
Fiscal year 2018 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 393,536 million . 
Fiscal year 2019 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 544,647 million . G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits att ached 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. 
1.6  Provision of Equity Capital and Loans to Joint Stockpiling Companies  
1. Title of th e subsidy programme  
Provision of Equity Capital and Loans to Joint Stockpiling Companies . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2018  - 3/2020 . 
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, o r in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Fiscal year 2018 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 400 million . 
Fiscal year 2019 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 200 million . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time l imits 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. G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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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  
4/2018  - 3/2020 . 
3. Policy objective and/ or purpose of the subsidy  
To promote the development of domestic oil and natural gas by means of providin g 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 institutions.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Fiscal year 2018 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 109 million . 
Fiscal year 2019 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 81 million . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/o r 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. 
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  
4/2019  - 3/2020 . G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To contribute to the maintenance and expansion of domestic o il 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 existence 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 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 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 2018 granted amount ¥ 0 million . 
Fiscal year 2019 granted amount ¥ 904 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 subsidy  
N.A. 
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  
4/2018  - 3/2020 . 
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 auth ority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry . G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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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 2018 (final results) ¥ 689 million . 
Fiscal year 2019 (final results) ¥ 466 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. 
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  
4/2018  - 3/2019 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To ensure a stable supply of oil by taking measures to s ecure 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.  G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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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 2018 (final results) ¥ 0 million . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or  any other time limits attached to it  
4/1972 -3/2019 . 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N.A. 
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  
4/2018  - 3/2020 . 
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 subs idy 
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 2018 (final results) ¥ 3,958 million . 
Fiscal year 2019 (final results) ¥ 3,927 million . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The subsidy 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. G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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1.12  Subsidy for Improving Productivi ty 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  
4/2018  - 3/2020 . 
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 p roductivity 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 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 2018 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 11,432 million . 
Fiscal year 2018 supplementary budget (settlement of accounts) ¥ 7,444 million . 
Fiscal year 2019 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 14,459 million . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it  
The s ubsidy was started in February 2013.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N.A. 
1.13  Subsidy for Ensuring Stable Supply of Oil Products  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Subsidy for ensuring stable supply of oil products . G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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2. Period covered by the notification  
3/2019  - 3/2020 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy.  
To promote strengthening the resilience of fuel supply network in case of disaster by means to 
introducing a backup power generator into gas station.  
4. Background  and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry . 
National Federation of Petroleum . 
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, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Fiscal year 2018 settlement of accounts ¥ 5,308 million . 
Fiscal year 2019 settlement of acc ounts ¥ 0.3 million . 
Fiscal year 2019 supplementary budget (budget amount ¥ 17,001 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 2022.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N.A. 
1.14  Subsidy for Restoration Expense of Gas Stations Damaged by Disaster  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Subsidy for restoration expense of gas stations damaged by disaster . 
2. Period covered by the notificatio n 
4/2018  - 3/2020 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To restore gas stations in damaged area by heavy rain in 2018 and typhoon No.19 in 2019.  G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry . 
National Federation  of Petroleum . 
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, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Fiscal year 2018 settlement of accounts ¥ 78 million . 
Fiscal year 2019 settlement of accounts ¥ 144 million . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The s ubsidy was started in august 2018, and ended in March 2021.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N.A. 
1.15  Loans for Mine Pollution Control  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Mine Pollution Control Loans . 
2. Period covered by t he notification  
4/2018  - 3/2020 . 
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 Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation Law . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Loan. G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Companies or person s 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 2018 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 270 million . 
Fiscal year 2019 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 360 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. 
1.16  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  
4/2018  - 3/2020  
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 subsidy . 
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 2018 (final results) ¥ 0.08 million . 
Fiscal year 2019 (final results) ¥ 0.04 million . G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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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. 
1.17  Subsidy for Interest on Loans to Introduce Specific Facilities S uitable 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  
4/2018  - 3/2020 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To promote th e 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 18 (final results) ¥ 725 million . 
Fiscal year 2019 (final results) ¥ 675 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. G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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1.18  Subsidy for Small and Medium -Scale Hydropower Development  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Subsidy for Small and Medium -scale Hydropower Development . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2018  - 3/2020.  
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 subsidy 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 . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
7. To whom and how the subsi dy 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 2018 (final results) ¥ 74million . 
Fiscal year 2019 (final results) ¥ 8million . 
9. Duration of the s ubsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
4/1986  - 3/2020 . 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N.A. 
1.19  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  
4/2018  - 3/2020 . G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To develop the high efficiency gas turbine for electric utility indus try and to improve power 
generation efficiency 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 2018 (settlemen t of accounts) ¥ 1,775million . 
Fiscal year 2019 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 1,606million . 
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 2021.  
10. Statistical data permitting an as sessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N.A. 
1.20  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  
4/2018  - 3/2020 . 
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. Drawi ng 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.  G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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4. Backgr ound 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 and 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 2018 (final results)  
Energy Systems (¥ 7,521 million) . 
Energy Conservation and Environment (¥ 15,478million) . 
Industrial Technology (¥ 1,718 million) . 
New Industry Creation and Discovery of Technology Seeds(¥ 3,634 million) . 
Fiscal year 2019 (final results)  
Energy Systems (¥ 10,414 million) . 
Energy Conservation and Environment (¥ 16,799 million) . 
Industrial Technology (¥ 3,193 million) . 
New Industry Creation and Discovery of Technology Seeds (¥ 2,893 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 auth orizations 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 pro gram.  
1.21  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  
4/2018  - 3/2020 . G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the sub sidy 
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 i s 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, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Fiscal year 2018 ¥ 1.1 billion . 
Fiscal year 2019 ¥ 1.35 billion . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The subsidy was started in April 2018, completed in March  2020.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N.A. 
1.22  Research on Development of New Medical Devices  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Research on Development of New Medical Devices . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2019  - 3/2020 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
This program promotes the R&D to create innovative medical devices by developing the fruits of 
basic research in Japan.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industr y. 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Assistance by budget . G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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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  
Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development . 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases whe re this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Fiscal year 2019 settlement of accounts  \ 3,486  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. 
1.23  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 projec t focused on developing key technology for discovering and manufacturing drugs 
for next -generation treatment and diagnosis . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2018  - 3/2020 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To solve the issues of next -gener ation 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 s ubsidy (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) . G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for th at subsidy  
Fiscal year 2017 (settlement of accounts)  ¥ 5,305 million . 
Fiscal year 2018 (settlement of accounts)  ¥ 5,758 million . 
Fiscal year 2019 (settlement of accounts)  ¥ 6,906 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.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N.A. 
1.24  Subsidy for Project Focused on Developing Basic Technology Aiming at 
Industrialization of Regenerative Medicine and Gene Therapies  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Subsidy for project focused on developing basic technology aiming at industrialization of 
regenerative medicine and gene therapies . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2018  - 3/2020 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To solve the issues of industrialization 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 2017 (settlement of accounts)  ¥ 2,452 million . 
Fiscal year 2018 (settlement of accounts)  ¥ 3,200 million . 
Fiscal year 2019 (settlement of accounts)  ¥ 3,578 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.  G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N.A. 
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  
4/2018  - 3/2020 . 
3. Policy objective and/or p urpose 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 o f 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 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 2018 (settlement of accounts)  ¥ 5,004 million . 
Fiscal year 2019 (settlement of accounts)  ¥ 2,681 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  
2.1  Finance Measures for Credit Guarantee of Sake Manufacturers  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Finance Measures for Credit Guarantee of Sake Manufacturers . G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2019  - 3/2020 . 
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. , grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
The running profit generated from the fund which had been established by grant before the period 
4/2019  - 3/2020 . 
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 Fund 's running profit; ¥ 11 million (4/2018 -3/2019), ¥ 11 million (4/2019 -3/2020) . 
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 subsidy  
Quantity of Shipment of Sake (Unit: Kl)  
2.2  Finance Measures for Sake Manufactures (Formerly Known as Finance Measures for 
Single Distilled Shochu Manufactures).  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Finance Measures for Sake Manufactures (Formerly known as Finance measures for Single Distilled 
Shochu Manufactures) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2019  - 3/2020 . Year 2017  2018  2019  
Domestic  525,349  487,234  457,470  
Import  49 29 67 
Total 525,398  487,263  457,537  G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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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 Manufacture . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
The grant was disbursed for the period 4/2019 -3/2020.  
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; ¥  504 million (4/2018 -3/2019), ¥ 556 millio n (4/2019 -3/2020) . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The subsidy started in 2010.  
There is no time limit attached to it.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Quantity of Shipment of  Sake (Unit: Kl)  
Quantity of Shipment of Single distilled Shochu (Unit: Kl)  
3  AGRICULTURE  
3.1  Measures for Rice  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Measures for Rice . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Fiscal year 2018 (April 2018 -March 2019) (previous fiscal year) . Year 2017  2018  2019  
Domestic  525,349  487,234  457,470  
Import  49 29 67 
Total 525,398  487,263  457,537  
Year 2017  2018  2019  
Domestic  464,188  435,675  423,439  
Import  416 356 235 
Total 464,604  436,031  423,674  G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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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, lo an, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant . 
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 2018  - (¥ 70,546million) . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The measure was abolished in FY 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 2016 8,550  8,644  911 94 
2017 8,324  8,616  888 95 
2018 8,208  8,443  787 115 
The date source:  food balance sheet . 
3.2  Measures for Sugar  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Measures for Sugar . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Fiscal year 2018 (April 2018 - March 2019) (previous fiscal year) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To contribute to stabilizing national living conditions through safeguarding the income of the 
producers of sweetening resource crops and stabilizing management of sugar producers.  G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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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 sweetening resource crops producers in specified areas and sugar 
producers.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
FY 2018  ¥ 36,075 million (FY 2017 ¥  44,576 million ). 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
Duration of the s ubsidy 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  2016 688 1,929  1,201  1 
2017 794 1,897  1,133  2 
2018 745 1,872  1,155  2 
3.3  Measures for Starch  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Measures for Starch . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Fiscal year 2018 (April 2018 - March 2019)  (previous fiscal year ). 
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.  G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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4. Background and au thority 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 cro ps 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 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
FY 2018 ¥ 5,062 million (FY 2017 ¥ 5,426 million) . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/o r 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  2016 2,504  2,680  141 0 
2017 2,473  2,625  158 0 
2018 2,532  2,671  140 0 
3.4  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 2018 [April 2018 -March 2019] ( previous fiscal year ). 
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 im provement of nation's dietary life, through stabilizing prices of milk and dairy 
products.  G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Act on Stabilization of Livestock Man agement . 
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 Govern ment 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 2018  ¥ 29,577 million ( ¥ 29,577million) . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The subsidy is determined and provided every fiscal year.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 Fiscal Year  Production  Consumption  Import  Export  
Fresh Milk  2016 7,342  7,342  0 4 
2017 7,290  7,290  0 5 
2018 7,232  7,232  0 5 
Butter  
and butter oil  2016 64 74 12 0 
2017 60 71 10 0 
2018 60 79 19 0 
Skimmed milk Powder  2016 124 137 6 0 
2017 122 139 35 0 
2018 120 139 18 0 
Sweetened  
Condensed  
Skimmed milk  2016 4 4 0 0 
2017 4 4 0 0 
2018 4 4 0 0 
Sweetened  
condensed  
milk 2016 35 38 2 0 
2017 36 34 1 0 
2018 33 36 1 0 
Cheese  2016 47 302 256 1 
2017 46 321 276 1 
2018 45 333 289 1 G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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3.5  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 2018 [April 2018 -March 2019] ( previous fiscal year ). 
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. Legislation under which it is granted  
Livestock Products Price Stabilization Law . 
Special Measures Law on Beef Cal ves 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.  
- 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 p rovides 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 retu rn and stagnating domestic bovine meat and pig meat 
production.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
FY 2018 ¥ 145,220 million (¥ 134,419 million) . G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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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  
Item  Fiscal Year Production  Consumption  Import  Export  
Bovine  
Meat 2016 324 861 526 2.1 
2017 330 904 572 3.0 
2018 333 931 620 3.8 
Pig meat  2016 894 1,761  877 1.8 
2017 890 1,810  926 2.4 
2018 898 1,826  916 2.2 
Note:  The amounts are converted to those of cut meat.  
3.6  Measures for Eggs  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Measures for Eggs . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Fiscal year 2018 [April 2018 -March 2019] ( previous fiscal year ). 
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 bu dget) . 
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 2018 ¥ 4,862 million  （¥ 4,862 million ). G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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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  
Eggs 2016 2,558  2,649  95 4 
2017 2,614  2,723  114 5 
2018 2,630  2,737  114 7 
Note:  The amount in import and export are converted to those of shell eggs.  
3.7  Measures for Vegetable  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Measures for Vegetable . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Fiscal year 2018 [April 2018 -March 2019] ( previous fiscal year ). 
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 Industrie s 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 . 
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 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 2018 ¥ 4,893 million (¥ 1,717 million) . G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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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 based 
on a fiscal year.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
(Unit: Thousand tons)  
Item  Fiscal Yea r Production  Consumption  Import  Export  
Vegetable  2016 11,598  14,468  2,901  31 
2017 11,549  14,654  3,126  21 
2018 11,468  14,767  3,310  11 
3.8  Measures for Fruits  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Measures for Fruits . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Fiscal year 2018 [April 2018 -March 2019] ( previous fiscal year ). 
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 adjust ment 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 Fru it 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 fr uits when the shipping of the designated fruits gets concentrated. Payment 
is made 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 2018 ¥ 5,56 0 million (¥ 6,276 million) . G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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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 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  
Fruits  2016 2,918  7,150  4,292  60 
2017 2,809  7,092  4,339  56 
2018 2,839  7,437  4,661  66 
Note:  The amounts include those of fruits for processing converted to fresh fruits.  
3.9  Farmer's Pension Fund Subsidy  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Farmer's Pension Fund Subsidy . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Fiscal year 2018(April 2018  - March 2019) (previous fiscal ye ar). 
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 tota l amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
FY 2018 ¥ 119,291 million (FY 2017 ¥ 119,718 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 determ ined and provided on a 
fiscal year basis.  G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N.A. 
3.10  Farming  Modernization  Fund  Interest  Subsidy  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Farming  Modernization  Fund Interest  Subsidy . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Fiscal  year 2018 (April  2018-March  2019)  (previous fiscal year ). 
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 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  
FY 2016 ¥ 1.0 million( ¥ 1.0 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. 
3.11  Japan Finance Corporation Subsidy  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Japan Finance Corporation Subsidy . G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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2. Period covered by the notification  
Fiscal year 2018(April 2018 -March 2019) ( previous fiscal year ). 
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 2018 ¥ 0  million (¥ 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 ass essment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N.A. 
3.12  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 2019 (April 2019 to March 2020) (previous fiscal year) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose 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.  G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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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 (Assistan ce 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  
According to the schemes of the programme, financial support is provided to fishermen and their 
organizations.  
8. Amount of the s ubsidy  
FY 2019 ¥ 3,588 million ( FY 2018 ¥ 3,170 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. 
3.13  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 2019 (April 2019 to March 2020) (previous fiscal year) . 
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 sectors.  
Fishermen and their organizations are required 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 es tablished by the national and prefectural governments, in 
order to be eligible to this program.  
Fishing permit and license systems are combined with this program in order to ensure not increase 
the overall fishing capacity.  G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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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.)  
Grants 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 2019 ¥ 74,552 million ( FY 2018 ¥ 54,017 million) . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it  
Duration of the sub sidy 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. 
3.14  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 2019 (April 2019 to March 2020) (previous fiscal year) . 
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 of fishing communities in remote islands, and recruitment and settlement of ne w 
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.  G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
According to the schemes of the programme, financial support is provided to fishermen and their 
organizations.  
8. Amount of the subsidy  
FY 2019 ¥ 10,985 million ( FY 2018 ¥ 9,085 million) . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other ti me-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. 
3.15  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 2019 (April 2019 to March 2020) (previous fiscal year) . 
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.)  
Grants . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
According to the schemes of the programme, financial support is provided to fis hermen and their 
organizations.  
8. Amount of the subsidy  
FY 2019 ¥ 108 million ( FY 2018 ¥ 518 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 p rovided on a 
fiscal year basis.  G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N.A. 
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  
4/2019 - 3/2020 (Fiscal Year 2019) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To promote the production of Japanese traditional crafts 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 2019 ¥  43.3 million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
FY 2018 ¥ 43.0 million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
Shizuoka prefecture: from FY 2019 to FY 2021 . 
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. 
4.2  Subsidy for Leather Industry  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
Subsidy for Leather Industry . G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2019 - 3/2020 (Fiscal Year 2019) . 
3. Policy ob jective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To promote and develop the leather industry.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Two 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 2019 ¥ 12.9 million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
FY 2018 ¥ 13.2 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 effe cts of a subsidy  
N.A. 
4.3  Measures for Beef and Pork  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
Measures for Beef and Pork . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2019 - 3/2020 (Fiscal Year 2019) . 
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  
Sixteen prefectural governments (Akita, Miyagi, Tochigi, Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa, Toyama, 
Shizuoka, Hyogo, Tottori, Kagawa, Ehime, Saga, Oita, Kagoshima and Okinawa) . G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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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 where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
FY 2019 ¥ 616.7 million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
FY 2018 ¥ 619.1 million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to i t 
• Tochigi prefecture: from FY 2019 to FY 2021 . 
• Kanagawa prefecture: from FY 1995 to FY 2021 . 
• Okinawa prefecture: from FY 2012 to FY 2033, from FY 2018 to FY 2020, from FY 1994 
to FY 2024, or no time -limit attached to it, depending on the scheme  
• Other prefe ctures: There is no time -limit attached to it.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N.A. 
4.4  Measures for Eggs  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
Measures for Eggs . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2019 - 3/2020 (Fiscal Y ear 2019) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To stabilize the poultry farming management . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Eight 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 . G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Poultry farmers or their Associations . 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
FY 2019 ¥ 48.7 million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
FY 2018 ¥ 50.8 million (Settlement of Acco unts) . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it  
• Kanagawa prefecture: from FY 1994 to FY 2024 . 
• Okinawa prefecture: from FY 2011 to FY 2013, from FY 2014 to FY 2016, 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. 
4.5  Measures for Vegetables  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
Measures for Vegetables . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2019 - 3/2020 (Fiscal Year 2019) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To stabilize vegetable farming management . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Twenty -four prefectural governments (Aomori, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, Fukushima, Ibaraki, Tochigi,  
Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa, Toyama, Gifu, Shizuoka, Aichi, Mie, Kyoto, Tottori, 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 associations . G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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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  
FY 2019 ¥ 1,157.9 million (Settleme nt of Accounts) . 
FY 2018 ¥ 577.7 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 . 
• Saga prefecture: from FY 2014 to FY 2022 or from FY 2019 to FY 2020, depend ing on 
the scheme . 
• Oita prefecture: from FY 2019 to FY 2019 . 
• Okinawa prefecture: from FY 2017 to FY 2019 . 
• 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. 
4.6  Measures for Fruits  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
Measures for Fruits . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2019 - 3/2020 (Fiscal Year 2019) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To stabilize fruit farming management.  
4. Background and authority fo r the subsidy  
Three prefectural governments (Aomori, Shizuoka and Tottori) . 
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 farme rs 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 2019 ¥ 8.4  million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
FY 2018 ¥ 7.8 million (Settlement of Accounts) . G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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9. Duration of the sub sidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
• Aomori prefecture: from FY 2001 to FY 2019 . 
• Shizuoka prefecture: from FY 2001 to FY 2019 . 
• Tottori prefectures: There is no time -limit attached to it.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N.A. 
4.7  Measures for Vegetables and Fruits  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
Measures for Vegetables and Fruits . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2019 - 3/2020 (Fiscal Year 2019) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To improve the profitability and quality of products.  
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 and int erest subsidy . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Farmers and their associations who satisfy certain criteria . 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
FY 2019 ¥ 6.5 million (Set tlement of Accounts) . 
FY 2018 ¥ 12.9 million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
From FY 2019 to FY 2019 or from FY 2017 to FY 2019, depending on the scheme . 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N.A. G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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4.8  Measures for Beef and Milk  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
Measures for Beef and Milk . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2019 - 3/2020 (Fiscal Year 2019) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To stabilize the stockbreeding management of cattle.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Three  Prefectural Governments (Tochigi, Saga and Oita) . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Assistance by budget . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax conc ession, 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 2019 ¥ 6.5 million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
FY 2018 ¥ 12.9 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  
N.A. 
4.9  Subsidy for Inland Water Aquaculture  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
Subsidy for Inland Water Aquaculture . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2019 - 3/2020 (Fiscal Year 2019) . G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To stabilize and promote the Inland Water Aquaculture.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Gifu 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  
Fisheries association and aquaculture producers . 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
FY 2019 ¥ 1.0 million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
FY 2018 ¥ 0.0 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 su bsidy  
N.A. 
4.10  Measures for Rice  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
Measures for Rice . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2019 - 3/2020 (Fiscal Year 2019) . 
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 . G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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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  
Certified farmer a iming 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 2019 ¥ 5.1  million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
FY 2018 ¥ 4.5 million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
From FY 2017 to FY 2019 . 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N.A. 
4.11  Measures for Tea Leaves  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
Measures for Tea leaves . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2019 - 3/2020 (Fiscal Year 2019) . 
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 cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
FY 2019 ¥ 0.3  million (Settlement of Accounts) . 
FY 2018 ¥ 0.0 million (Settlement of Accounts) . G/SCM/N/372/JPN  
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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. 
 
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