G/SCM/N/253/JPN  
 
8 July 2013  
(13-3566)  Page: 1/61  
Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: English  
 
SUBSIDIES 
 
NEW AND FULL NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XVI:1 OF 
THE GATT 1994 AND ARTICLE 25 OF THE AGREEMENT ON 
SUBSIDIES AND COUNTERVAILING MEASURES 
JAPAN 
The following communication, dated 28 June 2013, 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 the Agreement 
on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures ("Agreement").  
In this notification, Japan had indicated certain subsidies which may not constitute "subsidies" 
under Article 1 of the Agreement and certain subsidies which may not be "specific" under Article 2 of the Agreement in order to achieve the maximum transparency with regard to the relevant subsidies effective within its territory. 
  
It should be recognized 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. G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
I. INDUSTRY ...................................................................................................................... . 4 
1. Subsidy of Expense to Investigate the Development of Next Generation Airplanes ...................... 4 
2. Subsidy for the Bekko (Tortoiseshell)  and Ivory Crafts  Industries ............................................ 5 
3. Subsidy for the Leather and Leather Goods Industries ............................................................ 6 
4. Subsidy for Supporting the Manufacture  of Traditional Craft Products ....................................... 7 
5. Subsidy for Promoting the Manufacture  of Traditional Craft Prod ucts ........................................ 8 
6. Provision of Equity Capital for Overseas Ex ploration and Developm ent of Oil and Gas ................. 9 
7. Liability Guarantees for Overseas Explorat ion and Development of Oil an d Gas ........................ 10  
8. Loans for Domestic Metalli c Mineral Expl oratio n .................................................................. 11  
9. Loans for Overseas Metallic Mineral Exploration ................................................................... 12  
10. Provision of Equity Capital for Overseas Me tallic Mineral Exploratio n and develo pment .............. 13  
11. Liability Guarantees for Over seas Mine De velopmen t ........................................................... 14  
12. Grant for Joint Overseas Geological Survey s ....................................................................... 15  
13. Loans for Purchasing Petroleum and LPG fo r Stockpiling by Pr ivate Comp anies ........................ 16  
14. Provision of Equity Capital and Loan s to Joint Stockpili ng Compan ies...................................... 17  
15. Loans for Mine Pollution Control ........................................................................................ 18  
16. Subsidy for promotin g biogaso line..................................................................................... 19  
17. Subsidy for loans to develop domestic oil and natural gas ..................................................... 20  
18. Subsidy for Major Oil Spill Response Pr ogramme  ................................................................. 21  
19. Subsidy for Loans to Purchase Petr oleum and LPG to be Stored ............................................. 22  
20. Subsidy for projects concerning the stable  supply of petroleum from oil-producing 
countries ..................................................................................................................... ........... 23  
21. Subsidy for Supporting Action to Improve Energy Efficiency  by Private Enterprises (A 
part for LP gas) .............................................................................................................. ......... 24  
22. Subsidies for Measures to Promote Conversion  into Natural Gas Taken by Local City-gas 
Suppliers ............................................................................................................................... . 25 
23. Subsidies for Interest on Loans to Introduce Specific Facilities Suitable for Natural Gas ............. 26  
24. Subsidy for verification project to measure effects of introducing advanced measuring 
equipment for city gas .............................................................................................................. 27  
25. Subsidies for Small and Medium-scale Hydropower Development ........................................... 28  
26. Geothermal Energy  Progra mme ........................................................................................ 29  
27. Subsidy for demonstration project for next  generation optimum control of power 
transmission and dist ribution ne tworks ....................................................................................... 30 
28. Subsidy for demonstration project for next ge neration control of electricity output by 
using interactive communication ............................................................................................... . 31 
29. Subsidy for demonstration project for predic tion method for solar power generationon 
solar power generation forecasting methods ................................................................................ 32  
30. Grant for the Technical Development of  a Full-MOX ABWR Plant System ................................. 33  
31. Subsidy for the advancement of reprocessing spent fuel ....................................................... 34  
32. Subsidy for Oil We ll Abandonm ent .................................................................................... 35  
II. FINANCE ........................................................................................................................ 36 
1. Finance Measures for Credit Guar antee of Sake Ma nufacturers .............................................. 36  
2. Finance Measures for Modernization of Sake Manufactures .................................................... 37  G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  3. Finance Measures for Single Distilled Shochu Manufactures ................................................... 38  
III. AGRICULTURE ............................................................................................................... 39 
1. Measures fo r Rice ........................................................................................................... 3 9 
2. Measures for Sugar ......................................................................................................... 40  
3. Measures for Starch  ........................................................................................................ 41  
4. Measures for Milk an d Dairy Products ................................................................................ 42  
5. Measures for Bovine meat and Pig meat ............................................................................. 44  
6. Measures fo r Eggs .......................................................................................................... 46  
7. Measures for Vegetable ................................................................................................... 47  
8. Measures fo r Fruits ......................................................................................................... 4 8 
9. Farmer's Pension Fund Subs idy......................................................................................... 49  
10. Farming Modernization Fund  Interest Subsid y ..................................................................... 50  
11. Japan Finance Corpor ation Subs idy ................................................................................... 51  
IV. LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ................................................................................................... 52 
1. Subsidy for Research and Development of Next Generation  Technology .................................. 53  
2. Subsidy for Promoting Stable Manage ment of the Bekko  Industry .......................................... 54  
3. Subsidy for Promoting the Manufacture of Traditional Cr aft Produc ts ...................................... 55  
4. Subsidy for Leathe r Industry ............................................................................................ 56  
5. Measures for Beef and Pork .............................................................................................. 57  
6. Measures fo r Eggs .......................................................................................................... 58  
7. Measures for Vegetable ................................................................................................... 59  
8. Measures fo r Fruit .......................................................................................................... 6 0 
9. Subsidy for Logistics Costs ............................................................................................... 61  
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  I. INDUSTRY 
1. Subsidy of Expense to Investigate the De velopment of Next Ge neration Airplanes 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Subsidy of Expense to Investigate the Deve lopment of Next Generation Airplanes. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 4/2011 – 3/2012.  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 To promote technological research for aircraft development.  
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 Japan Aircraft Development Corp. (JADC).  8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 Fiscal year 2009 (final results) ¥ 95 million 
Fiscal year 2010 (final results) ¥ 66 million 
Fiscal year 2011 (final results) ¥ 64 million  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 
4/1991 – 3/2012.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
N.A. G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  2. Subsidy for the Bekko (Tortoiseshell) and Ivory Crafts Industries 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Subsidy for the Bekko and Ivory Industries. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2011 – 3/2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To provide relief to the tortoise-shell and ivory industries for the losses they have suffered from 
due to the trade ban by the Convention on Inte rnational Trade in Endangered Species of Wild 
Fauna and Flora (CITES). 
 
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 non-profit associations which conduct consulting services or maintaining of processing skill on bekko and ivory, etc. fo r the bekko and ivory industries. In addition, the 
associations consist of 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 2009 (final results) ¥ 91 million 
Fiscal year 2010 (final results) ¥ 72 million 
Fiscal year 2011 (final results) ¥ 61 million  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 The subsidy was started in April 1991. There is no time limit attached to it.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
N.A. (Trade of these goods are prohibited by CITES.). G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  3. 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 
 
4/2011 – 3/2012. 
 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 2009 (final results) ¥ 278 million 
Fiscal year 2010 (final results) ¥ 236 million Fiscal year 2011 (final results) ¥ 219 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). 
 
 2009 2010 2011 
Production N.A. N.A. N.A. 
Import 5,155 5,271 5,409 
Export 225 242 272 
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4. 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 
 4/2011 – 3/2012.  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 2009 (final results) ¥ 195 million 
Fiscal year 2010 (final results) ¥ 217 million 
Fiscal year 2011 (final results) ¥ 228 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. G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  5. 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 
 
4/2011 – 3/2012. 
 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 
 
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 amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 Fiscal year 2009 (final results) ¥ 677 million Fiscal year 2010 (final results) ¥ 633 million 
Fiscal year 2011 (final results) ¥ 613 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. G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  6. Provision of Equity Capital for Overseas  Exploration and Development of Oil and 
Gas 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Provision of Equity Capital for Overseas Exploration and Development of Oil and Gas. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 4/2011 – 3/2012.  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 To promote overseas oil and gas exploration and development, and thereby ensure a stable supply 
of these resources in Japan, by providing limited  equity capital for exploration and development 
expenses. 
 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. 
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Japanese companies that conduct overseas explor ation and development of oil and gas, 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 2009 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 10,228million 
Fiscal year 2010 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 27,041million 
Fiscal year 2011 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 38,140million  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. G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  7. Liability Guarantees for Overseas Explor ation and Development of Oil and Gas 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Liability Guarantees for Overseas Exploration and Development of Oil and Gas. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2011 – 3/2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To promote overseas oil and gas exploration and development, and thereby ensure a stable supply 
of these resources for Japan, by guaranteeing liabilities in connection with oil and gas exploration and development. 
 
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.) 
 Liability guarantees.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Japanese companies that conduct overseas exploration and development of oil and gas 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 2009 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 4,041 million Fiscal year 2010 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 52,761 million 
Fiscal year 2011settlement of accounts) ¥ 42,765 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. G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  8. Loans for Domestic Metallic Mineral Exploration 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Domestic Metallic Mineral Exploration Loans. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2011 – 3/2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To promote domestic metallic mineral exploration and development, and thereby ensure a stable 
metallic mineral resources supply in Japan, by extending loans to cover a part of exploration expenses. 
 
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 
 
Holders of mining rights for metallic mineral 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 2009 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 730 million Fiscal year 2010 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 730 million 
Fiscal year 2011 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 730 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. G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  9. Loans for Overseas Metallic Mineral Exploration 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Overseas Metallic Minerals Exploration Loans. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2011 – 3/2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To promote overseas metallic minerals exploratio n and development, and thereby ensure a stable 
metallic mineral resources supply in Japan, by extending loans to cover a part of the exploration expenses. 
 
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 
 
Japanese mining companies that conduct overseas metallic mineral exploration, 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 2009 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 11,195 million Fiscal year 2010 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 3,416million 
Fiscal year 2011 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 3,325 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. G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  10. Provision of Equity Capital for Over seas Metallic Mineral Exploration and 
development 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Provision of Equity Capital for Overseas Metallic Mineral Exploration. and development. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 4/2011 – 3/2012.  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 To promote overseas metallic mineral exploratio n and development, and thereby ensure a stable 
metallic mineral resources supply in Japan by providing limited equity capital for exploration and 
development expenses. 
 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. 
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Japanese mining companies that conduct overseas metallic mineral exploration 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 2009 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 258 million 
Fiscal year 2010 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 18,652 million 
Fiscal year 2011 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 24,263 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. G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  11. Liability Guarantees for Overseas Mine Development 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Liability Guarantees for Overseas Mine Development. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2011 – 3/2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To promote overseas mine development, and ther eby ensure a stable metallic mineral resources 
supply in Japan by guaranteeing liabilities related to mine development.  
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.) 
 
Liability guarantees. 
 7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Japanese mining companies that develop overseas metallic mineral mines and other activities incidental to the mining 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 2009 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 22,716million 
Fiscal year 2010 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 10,085million Fiscal year2011 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 32,672 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. G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  12. Grant for Joint Overseas Geological Surveys 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Grant for Joint Overseas Geological Surveys. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/20011 – 3/2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To promote overseas metallic mineral exploratio n and development, and thereby ensure a stable 
metallic mineral resources supply in Japan by subsidizing a part of survey expenses.  
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.) 
 
Grant. 
 7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Japan-based corporations that conduct overseas geological surveys for metallic mineral exploration jointly with foreign-based corporations 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 2009 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 0 million 
Fiscal year 2010 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 233 million Fiscal year 2011(settlement of accounts) ¥ 100 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. G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  13. Loans for Purchasing Petroleum and LP G 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 
 
4/2011 – 3/2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To ensure stockpiling of petroleum and LPG by pr ivate 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 2009 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 926,086million 
Fiscal year 2010 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 419,740 million Fiscal year 2011(settlement of accounts) ¥ 555,747 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. G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  14. 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 
 
4/2011 – 3/2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To ensure petroleum and LPG stockpiling by prov iding equity capital and/or loaning funds for 
stockpiling facilities to joint stockpiling companies.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. 
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation Law. 
 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Provision of equity capital/loans. 
 7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Joint stockpiling companies through Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation.  8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 Fiscal year 2009(settlement of accounts) ¥ 300million 
Fiscal year 2010 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 200 million 
Fiscal year 2011(settlement of accounts) ¥ 300 million  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 
The subsidy was initiated in February 2004. There is no time limit attached to it.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
N.A. G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  15. Loans for Mine Pollution Control 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Mine Pollution Control Loans. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2011 – 3/2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To prevent environmental pollution caused by mi ning 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. 
 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 2009(settlement of accounts) ¥ 429 million 
Fiscal year 2010 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 267 million Fiscal year 2011 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 247 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. G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  16. Subsidy for promoting biogasoline 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Subsidy for promoting biogasoline. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2011 – 3/2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To promote biogasoline with the object of preventi ng global warming and to diversifying the source 
of energy sources.  
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 
 A corporation engaging in oil refining.  8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 Fiscal year 2009 (settlement of accounts) - 
Fiscal year 2010 (settlement of accounts) - 
Fiscal year 2011 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 889.816million  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 
This program started in April 2011, and 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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  17. Subsidy for loans to develop domestic oil and natural gas 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Subsidy for loans to develop domestic and natural gas. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2011 – 3/2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To promote the development of domestic oil and natural gas by means of providing Japanese oil 
and gas developers with an interest rate subsidy when they take out loans from private financial institutions in order to install the equipment needed to conduct the project. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. 
 5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 
Assistance by budget. 
 6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 Interest rate subsidy.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Private financial institutions.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 Fiscal year 2009(settlement of accounts) ¥ 37million 
Fiscal year 2010(settlement of accounts) ¥ 87 million Fiscal year 2011 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 138 million 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 This program started in April 2008. There is no time limit attached to it. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
N.A. G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  18. 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 
 
4/2011 – 3/2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To prepare a system to respond to a major oil spill disaster at home or abroad. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.  
5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 
Assistance by budget.   
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant. 
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Petroleum Association of Japan. 
 8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 Fiscal year 2009 (final results) ¥ 681 million Fiscal year 2010 (final results) ¥ 638 million 
Fiscal year 2011 (final results) ¥ 607 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. G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  19. 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 
 
4/2011 – 3/2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To ensure a stable supply of oil by taki ng 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 2009 (final results) ¥ 7,289 million Fiscal year 2010 (final results) ¥ 4,727 million 
Fiscal year 2011 (final results) ¥ 792 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. G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  20. 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 notification 
 4/2011 – 3/2012.  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The Japanese government subsidizes the leasing cost which is paid for domestic oil companies when they provide petroleum stockpiling tanks to oil-producing countries (producers). This project 
is useful to promote relations between oil-produc ing countries and Japan, and to enhance Japan's 
energy security. It is also beneficial for producers, helping them secure their oil supply bases for their East Asian customers. This project aims to  ensure a preferential access to the oil supplies 
from the provided tanks in the ev ent of an oil supply disruption. 
 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 2009 (final results) ¥ 316 million Fiscal year 2010 (final results) ¥ 1,255 million Fiscal year 2011 (final results) ¥ 2,256 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/253/JPN 
 
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  21. Subsidy for Supporting Action to Improve En ergy Efficiency by Private Enterprises 
(A part for LP gas) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Subsidy for Supporting Action to Improve Energy Ef ficiency by Private Enterprises (A part for LP 
gas).  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2011 – 3/2012.   
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To promote the introduction of efficient LP Gas ap pliances by means of a subsidy for a part of the 
expense necessary for renovating equipment.  
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 Background 
The rational use of energy is required under the Act on the Rational Use of Energy, etc. Authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry  5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 Act on the Rational Use of Energy  
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry 
↓ 
The Conference of LP Gas Associated Organizations 
↓ 
Those who introduce efficient gas apparatus, etc. that use LP gas as fuel 
 8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 Fiscal year 2009 (final results)  - 
Fiscal year 2010 (final results)  - 
Fiscal year 2011 (final results) ¥ 512 million 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 The subsidy was started in April 2011, and 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/253/JPN 
 
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  22. Subsidies for Measures to Promote Conver sion 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 
 4/2011 – 3/2012.  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 2009 (final results) ¥ 914 million 
Fiscal year 2010 (final results) ¥ 251 million Fiscal year 2011 (final results) ¥107 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/253/JPN 
 
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  23. Subsidies for Interest on Loans to Introduc e 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.  
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 4/2011 – 3/2012.   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 2009 (final results) ¥ 306 million 
Fiscal year 2010 (final results) ¥ 385 million Fiscal year 2011 (final results) ¥ 479 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/253/JPN 
 
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  24. Subsidy for verification project to me asure effects of introducing advanced 
measuring equipment for city gas 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Subsidy for verification project to measure effe cts of introducing advanced measuring equipment 
for city gas   
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2011 – 3/2012.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To verify effects of providing information from suppliers to users by using advanced measuring 
equipment for city gas as well as to evaluate its technical performance and durability. 
 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 
 Companies which are able to carry out the verification project. 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 Fiscal year 2011 (settlement of accounts)\156 million  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 
4/2011 – 3/2014.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
N.A. 
 G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  25. Subsidies for Small and Medium-s cale Hydropower Development 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Subsidies for Small and Medium-scale Hydropower Development. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2011 – 3/2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
In order to promote the development of hydropow er, 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.  
 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 2009 (final results) ¥ 493million 
Fiscal year 2010 (final results) ¥ 431million Fiscal year 2011 (final results) ¥ 411million 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 The subsidy started in April 1980. 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/253/JPN 
 
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  26. Geothermal Energy Programme 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Subsidy for the Cost of Developmen t of Geothermal Power Generation. 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2011 – 3/2012. 
 
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 2009 (final results) ¥ 793 million Fiscal year 2010 (final results) ¥ 409 million 
Fiscal year 2011 (final results) ¥ 434million 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 4/1986 – 3/2016. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 N.A. G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  27. Subsidy for demonstration project for next  generation optimum control of power 
transmission and distribution networks 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Subsidy for demonstration project for next generation optimum control of power transmission and 
distribution networks.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2011 – 3/2012.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To promote verification of technique technologies controlling power-consumers' appliance 
equipment and voltage systems used for to stabilizing of the electricity grid in the event of the 
introduction of mass photovoltaic power production in introducing mass photovoltaic   
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 
 
Clean Coal Power R&D 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 2010 (settlement of accounts)\ 0 million 
Fiscal year 2011 (settlement of accounts)\ 233 million 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 
4/2010 – 3/2012. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 N.A. G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  28. Subsidy for demonstration project for next generation control of electricity output 
by using interactive communication 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Subsidy for demonstration project for next generation control of electricity output by using 
interactive communication.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2009 – 3/2010.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To promote development and verification of powe r conditioning systems and rechargeable battery 
systems that enable efficient, on-demand and efficient control. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.  5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 Law on Special Accounts for Electric Power Development Acceleration Measures1-3-4 Ordinance of Law on Special Accounts for Electric Power Development Acceleration Measures 1-5 -1. 
 
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 electricity utilities with subsidies to cover 10% of construction costs for 
highly efficient LNG power plants.   
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 Fiscal year 2011 (settlement of accounts)\0 million 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 
4/2011 – 3/2013. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 N.A. G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  29. Subsidy for demonstration project for prediction method for solar power 
generationon solar power generation forecasting methods 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Subsidy for demonstration project for prediction method for solar power generation on solar power 
generation forecasting methods  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2011 – 3/2012.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To promote the conversion of industrial coal-fired boilers to combined cycle power generation 
utilizing highly efficient natural gas. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.  5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 Law on Special Accounts for Electric Power Development Acceleration Measures1-3-4 Ordinance of Law on Special Accounts for Electric Power Development Acceleration Measures 1-5 -1. 
 
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 electricity utilities with subsidies to cover 10% of construction costs for 
highly efficient LNG power plants.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 Fiscal year 2011 (settlement of accounts)\ 0 million 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 
4/2011 – 3/2013. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 N.A. G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  30. 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 
 
4/2011 – 3/2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To promote development of a full-MOX ABWR plant, in order 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.  
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 2009 (final results) ¥ 3,000 million 
Fiscal year 2010 (final results) ¥ 2,376 million Fiscal year 2011 (final results) ¥ 0 million 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 The subsidy started in April 1996. 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/253/JPN 
 
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  31. Subsidy for the advancement of reprocessing spent fuel 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Subsidy for the advancement of reprocessing spent fuel. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2011 – 3/2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To promote the development of a new type of glas s which can stably contain a larger quantity of 
high level radioactive liquid waste including plat inum metal groups, and the development of a new 
type of advanced vitrification melter which can produce the new type of glass. 
 
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 Nuclear Fuel Ltd.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 FY 2009 ¥1,596 million (Settlement of Accounts) 
FY 2010 ¥1,547 million (Settlement of Accounts) FY 2011 ¥ 667 million (Settlement of Accounts) 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 The subsidy started in July 2009, and will end in March 2014. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
N.A. G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  32. Subsidy for Oil Well Abandonment 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Subsidy for Oil Well Abandonment. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2011 - 3/2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To prevent pollution caused by abandoned oil wells for which appropriate measures had not been 
taken.  
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 from the central government directly to a local government who will abandon oil well.   
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 Fiscal year 2009 (final results) ¥ 23million 
Fiscal year 2010 (final results) ¥ 41million Fiscal year 2011 (final results) ¥ 43million 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 4/2003 – 3/2014. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
N.A. 
 G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  II. FINANCE 
1. Finance Measures for Credit Guarantee of Sake Manufacturers 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Finance Measures for Credit Guarantee of Sake Manufacturers. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 4/2011 – 3/2012.  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 4/2011 – 3/2012.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Japan Sake Brewers Association.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 The Funds' running profit; ¥ 65 million (2010), ¥ 64 million (2011). 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 N.A.  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 Quantity of Shipment of Sake (Unit: Kl).  
 Year 2009 2010 2011 
Domestic 616,210 602,656 602,987  
Import 89 59 39  
Total 616,299 602,715 603,026  G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  2. Finance Measures for Modernization of Sake Manufactures 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Finance Measures for Modernization of Sake Manufactures. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2011 – 3/2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To improve the management and to help the modernization of sake 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 running profit generated from the fund wh ich had been established by loan before the 
period 4/2011 – 3/2012. 
 7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Japan Sake Brewers Association.  8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 The Funds' running profit; ¥ 164million (2010), ¥ 169 million (2011). 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 
Duration of the loan is limited to 10 years. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
Quantity of Shipment of Sake (Unit: Kl) 
 
Year 2009 2010 2011 
Domestic 616,210 602,656 602,987  
Import 89 59 39  
Total 616,299 602,715 603,026  
 G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  3. Finance Measures for Single Distilled Shochu Manufactures 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Finance Measures for Single Distilled Shochu Manufactures (Formally known as Finance measures 
for Shochu B manufactures). 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 4/2011 – 3/2012.  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 To help the modernization of 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 running profit generated from the fund which had been established by grant and loan before 
the period 4/2011-3/2012.  
The grant which was disbursed for the period 4/2011 - 3/2012. 
 7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Japan Sake Brewers Association. 
 8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 The Funds' running profit; ¥ 109 million (2010), ¥ 16 million (2011). 
The grant; ¥ 248 million (2010), ¥ 271 million (2011). 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 
Duration of the loan is limited to 10 years. (All the amount of unused grant and the loan disbursed 
before the period 4/2011-3/2012 were repaid to the government in 3/2012.)   
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
Quantity of Shipment of Single distilled Shochu (Unit: Kl). 
 
Year 2009 2010 2011 
Domestic 531,128 507,577 506,922  
Import 374 562 619  
Total 531,502 508,139 507,541  
 G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  III. AGRICULTURE 
1. Measures for Rice 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Measures for Rice. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 Fiscal year 2010 (April 2010 - March 2011) (previous year).  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 To ensure stable supply-demand and prices of rice so as to stabilize national life and economy.   
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. 
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 The law for Stabilization of Supply-Demand and Price of Staple Food. 
 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant. 
 7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Along with the introduction of Law for Stabilization of Supply, Demand and Price of Staple Food (the Staple Food Law) in 1996, Rice Farming Income Stabilization Programme has been in place since 1998, aiming at mitigating the negative e ffects on rice producers' managements caused by 
the decline in the prices of rice. 
 The objective of Government purchase of rice, in the meanwhile, is limited to form public 
stockholding at a minimum amount level necessary for food security purposes. 
 8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
 FY 2010 ¥ 337,100 million. (¥ 21,760 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 
 
Rice 2008 8,823 8,883 841 137 
2009 8,474 8,797 869 239 
2010 8,554 9,018 831 201 
 G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  2. Measures for Sugar 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Measures for Sugar. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Fiscal year 2010 (April 2010 - March 2011) (previous 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 st abilizing management of sugar producers. 
 
4. Background and authorization 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 re source 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 2010 ￥47,936 million (¥52,874million) 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 Duration of the subsidy in 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 
 2008 
2009 2010 936 
855 752 2,263 
2,340 2,283 1,291 
1,341 1,571 2 
1 2 
 
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3. Measures for Starch 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Measures for Starch. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 Fiscal year 2010 (April 2010 - March 2011) (previous 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. 
 
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., gran t, 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 resour ce 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 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 
FY 2010 ￥7,074 million (¥7,220 million) 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 
Duration of the subsidy in 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 2008 
2009 2010 2,641 
2,515 
2,580 2,783 
2,668 
2,761 134 
140 
129 0 
0 
0 
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  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 2010 (April 2010 - March 2011) (previous year). 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
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 authorization for the subsidy 
 
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. 
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 Law Concerning the Stabilization of Livestock Products. 
Temporary Law for Compensation Price for Pr oducers of Milk for Manufacturing Use. 
 6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 Subsidy, premium.  
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 up to the quantity limit. 
 In order to promote supply of the manufacturing  milk for cheese by productive farmers, the 
Government provides a certain amount of premium for producers. The Government also provides a 
certain amount of premium for manufacturing milk producers for cream, concentrated milk and skimmed concentrated milk to promote demand and production of fresh liquid milk products which 
are unlikely to compete with imported products. 
 8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 FY 2010 ¥22,759 million (¥26,278 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. 
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
(Unit: Thousand tons) 
Item Fiscal Year Production Consumption Import Export 
Fresh 
Milk 2008 
2009 2010 7,946 
7,881 7,631 7,946 
7,881 7,631 0 
0 0 1 
2 3 
Butter and 
butter oil 2008 
2009 2010 72 
82 70 78 
78 84 15 
0 2 0 
0 0 
Skimmed milk 
Powder 2008 
2009 2010 155 
170 149 158 
152 163 3 
9 3 0 
0 0 
Sweetened 
condensed 
skimmed milk 2008 
2009 2010 6 
5 5 6 
5 5 0 
0 0 0 
0 0 
Sweetened 
condensed 
milk 2008 
2009 2010 39 
39 37 40 
39 41 1 
1 1 0 
0 0 
Cheese 2008 
2009 2010 43 
45 46 223 
237 245 180 
192 199 0 
0 0 
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  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 2010 (April 2010 - March 2011) (previous year). 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To ensure stable supply of bovine meat and pi g meat, and stable development of cattle and pig 
farm management.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. 
Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation. 
 5. Legislation under which it is granted  
 
Livestock Products Price Stabilization Law. 
Special Measures Law on Beef Calves Production Stabilization.  
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant. 
 
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 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 amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 
FY 2010 ¥ 133,523 million (¥ 105,792 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. 
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  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  2008 
2009 2010 363 
363 358 826 
848 853 470 
475 512 0.1 
0.3 0.6 
 Pig meat  2008 
2009 2010 882 
922 894 1674 
1637 1661 815 
692 768 2.1 
0.5 0.7 
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  6. Measures for Eggs 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Measures for Eggs. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Fiscal year 2010 (April 2010 - March 2011) (previous 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 Egg Price Stabilizing Fund 
Japan Poultry Association 
 5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 
None (Assistance by budget). 
 6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.). 
 Grant.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
When the average transaction price of eggs falls be low the standard price, the Egg Price Stabilizing 
Fund (EPSF) provides a compensatory payment for producers. Producers are paid 90% of the 
difference between the two prices. The fund consists of 
 (a) contribution by producers that paid by producers and producer organizations who make 
compensation contracts with the EPSF; and 
 (b) a subsidy by the government. 
 
The government also provides a payment to producers who, when renewing the layers, keep their cages idle over 60 days for the sanitary purpose.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 
FY 2010 ￥5,007 million ( ￥1,249 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 
Eggs 
 2008 
2009 2010 2,536 
2,509 2,506 2,648 
2,608 2,619 112 
101 114 0.6 
1.0 0.8 
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  7. Measures for Vegetable 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Measures for Vegetable. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Fiscal year 2010 (April 2010 - March 2011) (previous 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 authorization 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.  
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 2010 ¥ 12,135 million (¥ 12,388 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 2008 
2009 2010 12,554 
12,344 11,730 15,352 
14,867 14,508 2,811 
2,532 2,783 13 
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  8. Measures for Fruits 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Measures for Fruits. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Fiscal year 2010 (April 2010-March 2011)(previous 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 adjustment measures, and through stabilizing transaction of fruits for processing. 
 
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy 
 
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. 
Japan Fruits Foundation.  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 pr oducer'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 Foundation.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 FY 2010 ¥ 8,763 million(¥ 0 ) 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided 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 2008 
2009 2010 3,436 
3,441 2,960 8,310 
8,159 7,719 4,889 
4,734 4,756 44 
41 42 
Note: The amounts include those of fruits fo r processing converte d to fresh fruits. 
 
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  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 2010 (April 2010 - March 2011) (previous year). 
 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 provid ing 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., gr ant, 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 retiredfrom 
the farming management totally and permanently. 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 FY 2010 ¥ 129,422 million (¥ 128,930 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. 
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  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 2010 (April 2010 - March 2011) (previous 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 Law. 
 
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 
 FY 2010 ¥ 5million (¥ 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 
 
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  11. Japan Finance Corporation Subsidy 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Japan Finance Corporation Subsidy. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Fiscal year 2010(April 2010 - March 2011) (previous year). 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The purpose of the programme is to contribute  to 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 Law. 
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 2010 ¥ 19 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 assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A. 
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  IV. LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 
1.  Subsidy for Research and Development of Next Generation Technology 
2.  Subsidy for Promoting Stable Management of the Bekko Industry 3.  Subsidy for Promoting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products 
4.  Subsidy for Leather Industry 
5.  Measures for Beef and Pork 6.  Measures for Eggs 
7.  Measures for Vegetable 
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  1. Subsidy for Research and Developmen t 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 
 
4/2011 - 3/2012. 
 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 Fukui).  
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 2011 ¥ 141.6 million (Settlement of Accounts) 
FY 2010 ¥ 149.1 million (Settlement of Accounts) 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 Gunma's: There is no time-limit attached to it Fukui's: Until 3/2015  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
N.A. G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  2. Subsidy for Promoting Stable Management of the Bekko Industry 
1. Title of the Subsidy programme 
 
Subsidy for Promoting Stable Management of the Bekko Industry. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2011 - 3/2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To financially support the Bekko industry facing the situation that the import of the material for 
Bekko products has been prohibited.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
Nagasaki 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 Bekko Association.  8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 FY 2011 ¥ 2.0 million (Settlement of Accounts) 
FY 2010 ¥ 2.0 million (Settlement of Accounts) 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 There is no time-limit attached to it.  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy 
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  3. Subsidy for Promoting the Manufacture  of Traditional Craft Products 
1. Title of the Subsidy programme 
 
Subsidy for Promoting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2011 - 3/2012. 
 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 
 10 prefectural governments (Akita, Yamagata, Gunma, Saitama, Kanagawa, Fukui, Kyoto, 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 2011 ¥ 58.7 million (Settlement of Accounts) 
FY 2010 ¥ 49.2 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, except Fukui's subsidy until 3/2014.  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 N.A. G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  4. Subsidy for Leather Industry 
1. Title of the Subsidy programme 
 
Subsidy for Leather Industry. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2011 - 3/2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To promote and develop the leather industry. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 Hyogo and Nara prefectural governments.  
5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 
Assistance by budget.  
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant. 
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Producer's associations in leather products. 
 8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 FY 2011 ¥ 13.6 million (Settlement of Accounts) FY 2010 ¥ 13.9 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. 
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  5. Measures for Beef and Pork 
1. Title of the Subsidy programme 
 
Measures for Beef and Pork. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2011 - 3/2012. 
 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 
 4 prefectural governments (Akita, Tochigi, Chiba, 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 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 2011 ¥ 188.1 million (Settlement of Accounts) FY 2010 ¥ 222.0 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. 
  
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  6. Measures for Eggs 
1. Title of the Subsidy programme 
 
Measures for Eggs. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2011 - 3/2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To stabilize the poultry farming management. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 Saitama and Kyoto 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 
 
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 2011 ¥ 21.1 million (Settlement of Accounts) FY 2010 ¥ 23.6 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. G/SCM/N/253/JPN 
 
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  7. Measures for Vegetable 
1. Title of the Subsidy programme 
 
Measures for Vegetable. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2011 - 3/2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To stabilize vegetable farming management. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 8 prefectural governments (Akita, Fukushima, Tochigi, Saitama, Chiba, Mie, Kyoto, 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 
 
Associations of vegetable farmers. 
 8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 FY 2011 ¥ 272.2 million (Settlement of Accounts) FY 2010 ¥ 634.3 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. 
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  8. Measures for Fruit 
1. Title of the Subsidy programme 
 
Measures for Fruit. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2011 - 3/2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To stabilize fruit farming management. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 Akita and Tottori 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 
 
Associations of fruit farmers. 
 8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 FY 2011 ¥ 7.0 million (Settlement of Accounts) FY 2010 ¥ 5.0 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. 
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  9. Subsidy for Logistics Costs 
1. Title of the Subsidy programme 
 
Subsidy for Logistics Costs. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2011 - 3/2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To promote establishments of new business facilities  in the prefecture in order to contribute to 
promote the industry for stabilizing and expanding employments in the prefecture. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
Wakayama 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 
 Companies that have entered into agreements with Wakayama Prefectural Government to establish new business facilities in the prefecture.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 FY 2011 None (Settlement of Accounts). 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 Until 3/2018.  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 N.A.  
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