G/SCM/N/315/JPN  
 
9 June 2017  
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Committee on Subsidies and  Countervailing Measures  Original: English  
 
SUBSIDIES  
NEW AND FULL NOTIFIC ATION PURSUANT TO AR TICLE XVI:1 OF THE  
GATT 1994 AND ARTICL E 25 OF THE AGREEMEN T ON 
SUBSIDIES AND COUNTE RVAILING MEASURES  
JAPAN 
The following communication, dated 7 June 2017, is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegati on 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 Countervail ing Measures ("Agreement").   
 
 In this notification, Japan included  certain subsidies which may not constitute "subsidies" 
under Article 1 of the Agreement or may not be "specific" under Article 2 of the Agreement , in 
order to achieve the maximum transpare ncy 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.  G/SCM/N/315/JPN  
 
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  TABLE OF CONTENTS  
 
1 INDUSTRY  ................................ ................................ ................................ .....................  4 
1.1 Subsidy for the Bekko (Tortoiseshell) and Ivory Crafts Industries  ................................ ........  4 
1.2 Subsidy for the Leather and Leather Goods Industries  ................................ ........................  4 
1.3 Subsidy for Supporting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products  ................................ ... 5 
1.4 Subsidy for Promoting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products  ................................ .... 6 
1.5 Subsidy for Supporting Reconstruction of the Manufactu re of Traditional Craft 
Products  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................  7 
1.6 Loans for Domestic Metallic Mineral Exploration  ................................ ................................ . 8 
1.7 Loans for Overseas Metallic Mineral  Exploration  ................................ ................................ . 8 
1.8 Loans for Purchasing Petroleum and LPG for Stockpiling by Private Companies  ......................  9 
1.9 Provision of Equity Capital  and Loans to Joint Stockpiling Companies  ................................ ..10 
1.10 Subsidy for promoting biogasoline  ................................ ................................ ................ 11 
1.11 Subsidy for loans to develop domesti c oil and natural gas  ................................ ................ 11 
1.12 Subsidy for Major Oil Spill Response Programme  ................................ ............................ 12 
1.13 Subsidy for Loans to Purchase Petroleum and  LPG to be Stored  ................................ ........ 13 
1.14 Subsidy for projects concerning the stable supply of petroleum from oil -producing 
countries ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 14 
1.15 Subsidy for promoting business reorganization and resilience of petroleum industrial 
complexes  ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................... 14 
1.16 Subsidy for Supporting Action to Improve Energy Efficiency by Private Enterprises 
(A part f or LP gas)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............. 15 
1.17 Subsidies for developing the local energy supply bases  ................................ .................... 16 
1.18 Provision of Equity Capital for Overseas Metal lic Mineral Exploration and 
development  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................... 17 
1.19 Loans for Mine Pollution Control  ................................ ................................ .................... 18 
1.20 Subsidies for Measures to Promote Conve rsion into Natural Gas Taken by Local City -
gas Suppliers  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................... 19 
1.21 Subsidies for Interest on Loans to Introduce Specific Facilities Suitable for Natural 
Gas ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..19 
1.22 Subsidies for Small and Medium -scale Hydropower Development  ................................ ......20 
1.23 Geothermal Energy Programme  ................................ ................................ .................... 21 
1.24 Subsidy for demonstration project for  high-efficiency gas turbine technology  ..................... 22 
1.25 Subsidy for R&D for practical application of the advanced ultra super critical 
technology for a thermal power plant  ................................ ................................ ................... 23 
1.26 Grant for the Technical Development of a Full -MOX ABWR Plant System  ............................ 23 
2 FINANCE  ................................ ................................ ................................ .....................  24 
2.1 Finance Measures for Credit Guarantee of Sake Manufacturers  ................................ ........... 24 
2.2 Finance Measures for Single Distilled Shochu Manufactures (Formally known  as 
Finance meas ures for Shochu B manufactures)  ................................ ................................ ......25 
3 AGRICULTURE  ................................ ................................ ................................ .............  26 
3.1 Measures for Rice  ................................ ................................ ................................ ......... 26 
3.2 Measures for Sugar  ................................ ................................ ................................ .......27 G/SCM/N/315/JPN  
 
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  3.3 Measures for Starch  ................................ ................................ ................................ ......28 
3.4 Measures for Milk and Dairy Products  ................................ ................................ .............. 29 
3.5 Measures for Bovine meat and Pig meat  ................................ ................................ .......... 30 
3.6 Measures for Eggs  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 31 
3.7 Measures for Vegetable  ................................ ................................ ................................ .32 
3.8 Measures for Fruits  ................................ ................................ ................................ .......33 
3.9 Farmer's Pension Fund Subsidy  ................................ ................................ ...................... 34 
3.10 Farming Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy  ................................ ................................ 35 
3.11 Japan Finance Corporation Subsidy  ................................ ................................ ............... 35 
3.12 Fisheries Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy  ................................ ............................... 36 
3.13 Fund for the Measure to Recovery Fishery Resources  ................................ ...................... 37 
4 LOCAL GOVERNM ENTS  ................................ ................................ ................................  38 
4.1 Subsidy for Research and Development of Next Generation Technology  .............................. 38 
4.2 Subsidy for Promoting Stable Management of  the Bekko Industry  ................................ .......38 
4.3 Subsidy for Promoting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products  ................................ ...39 
4.4 Subsidy for Leather Indust ry ................................ ................................ .......................... 40 
4.5 Measures for Beef and Pork  ................................ ................................ ........................... 41 
4.6 Measures for Eggs  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 42 
4.7 Measures for Vegetable  ................................ ................................ ................................ .43 
4.8 Measures for Fruit  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 43 
4.9 Subsidy for Bamboo Crafts  ................................ ................................ ............................ 44 
4.10 Measures for Vegetables and Fruits  ................................ ................................ ............... 45 
4.11 Measures for Beef and Milk  ................................ ................................ .......................... 46 
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  1  INDUSTRY  
1.1  Subsidy for the Bekko (Tortoiseshell) and Ivo ry Crafts Industries  
1. Title of the subsidy program me 
 Subsidy for the Bekko and Ivory Industries . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 4/2015 – 3/2016 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To provide relief to the tortoise -shell and ivory i ndustries  for the losses they  have suffered  
from due to  the trade ban by the Convention on International 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 serv ices or  
maintaining of processing skill on bekko and ivory, etc. for 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 20 13 (final results) ¥  50 million  
 Fiscal year 20 14 (final results) ¥ 50 million  
 Fiscal year 20 15 (final results) ¥ 50 million  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The subsidy was sta rted in April 1991 , and will end in March 2017. T here 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 .). 
1.2  Subsidy for the Leather and Leat her Goods Industries  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 Subsidy for the Leather and Leather Goods Industries.   G/SCM/N/315/JPN  
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2015–3/2016 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To contribute to the sound development of S MEs 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, et c.) 
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 assoc iations 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 2013(final results) ¥ 267 million  
 Fiscal year 2014(final results) ¥ 290 million 
 Fiscal year 2015(final results) ¥ 287 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 trad e effects of a subsidy  
Statistics on leather and leather goods (Unit: 100 Million yen).  
 2013 2014 2015 
Production  N.A N.A N.A 
Import  7,474  7,924  8,388  
Export  324 327 314 
1.3  Subsidy for Supporting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Subsidy for Supporting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
4/2015 – 3/2016 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To promote Japanese traditional craft products.  
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.  
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
 
The Law on the Promotion for Traditional Craft Products.   
 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc .) 
 
Grant.  
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Manufacturing cooperative society , etc. 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
 Fiscal year 20 13 (final results)  ¥ 270 million  
 Fiscal year 20 14 (final results)  ¥ 260 million  
 Fiscal year 20 15 (final results)  ¥ 286 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 th e trade effects of a subsidy  
 
 N. A.  
 
1.4  Subsidy for Promoting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
 Subsidy for Promoting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 4/2015 – 3/2016 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
 To promote  Japanese traditional craft  products.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.  
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
 
 The L aw on the Promotion for Traditional Craft Products.   
 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
 
 Grant.  
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
 The Association for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries.  
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  8. Subsidy per unit,  or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  
 Fiscal year 20 13 (final results) ¥ 498 million  
 Fiscal year 20 14 (final results) ¥ 599 million  
 Fiscal year 20 15 (final results) ¥ 699 million  
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
 
 There is no time limit attached to it.   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
 
 N. A.  
1.5  Subsidy for Supporting Reconstruction of the Manufacture of Tradi tional Craft 
Products  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Subsidy for Supporting Reconstruction of the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products  
2. Period covered by the notification  
 4/2015 – 3/2016 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To promo te Japanese traditional craft products in damaged area of Tohoku Big Earthquake.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.  
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
 N. A.  
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 2013 (fina l results)  ¥ 134 million  
 Fiscal year 2014 (final results)  ¥ 110 million  
 Fiscal year 2015 (final results)  ¥ 87 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 pe rmitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
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  1.6  Loans for Domestic Metallic Mineral Exploration  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
 Domestic Metallic  Mineral Exploration Loans.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 4/2015 – 3/2016 
 
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. Backgro und 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 who m 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 2014 (settlement of accounts) ¥  730 million   
 Fiscal year 2015 (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. 
 
1.7  Loans for Overseas Metallic Mineral Exploration  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
 Overseas Metallic Minerals Exploration Loans.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 4/2015 – 3/2016 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To promote overseas metallic minerals exploration 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 wher e this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  
 Fiscal year 2014 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 1,005 million  
 Fiscal year 2015 (settlement of accounts) ¥  3,250  million  
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits  attached to it  
 
 The subsidy was initiated in February 2004 . There is no time limit attached to it.  
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
 
 N. A.  
 
1.8  Loans for Purchasing Petroleum and LPG for Stockpiling by Priva te Companies  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
 Loans for Purchasing Petroleum and LPG for Stockpiling by Private Companies.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 4/2015 – 3/2016 
 
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.  
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  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 Corpo ration.   
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
 Fiscal year 2013 (settlement of accounts) ¥  784,856  million  
  Fiscal year 2014 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 805,841 million  
  Fiscal year 2015 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 854,558 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 asse ssment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
 
 N. A.  
 
1.9  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 noti fication  
 
 4/2013 – 3/2014 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To ensure petroleum and LPG stockpiling by providing equity capital and/or loaning funds for 
stockpiling facilities to joint stockpiling companies.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.  
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
 
 Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation Law.   
 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc .) 
 
 Provision of equity capital/loans . 
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
 Joint stockpiling companies through Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation.  
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  
 Fiscal year 2013 (settlement of accounts) ¥  300 million  
 Fiscal year 2014 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 1700 million  
 Fiscal year 2015 (settlement of accounts) ¥  397 million  
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  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
 
 The subsidy wa s 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.  
 
1.10  Subsidy for promoting biogasoline  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
 Subsidy for promoting biogasoline.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 4/2015 – 3/2016 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To promote biogasoline with the object of preventing global warming and to diversifying the 
source of energy sources.  
 
4. Background and a uthority 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 201 3 (settlement of accounts)  ¥ 1,103 million  
 Fiscal year 201 4 (settlement of accou nts) ¥ 1,009 million  
 Fiscal year 201 5 (settlement of accounts)  ¥ 639 million  
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
 
 This program started in April 2011, and ended in March 2016 . 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessm ent of the trade effects of a subsidy  
 
 N. A. 
 
1.11  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 . 
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  2.  Period covered by the notification  
  
 4/2015  - 3/2016  
 
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 insti tutions 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 a mount 
budgeted for th at subsidy  
 
 Fiscal year 2014 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 170 million  
 Fiscal year 2015 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 150 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. 
 
1.12  Subsidy for Major Oil Spill Response Programme  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
 Subsidy for Major Oil Spill Response Programme.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 4/201 5 – 3/201 6 
 
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 an d Industry.  
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
 
 Assistance by budget.   
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  6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
 
 Grant.  
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
 Petroleum Association of Japan.  
 
8. Subsidy per unit, o r in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
 Fiscal year 20 13 (final results) ¥ 726 million  
 Fiscal year 20 14 (final results) ¥ 827 million  
 Fiscal year 20 15 (final results) ¥ 836 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. 
 
1.13  Subsidy for Loans to Purchase  Petroleum and LPG to be Stored  
1.  Title of the subsidy programme  
 
 Subsidy for Loans to Purchase Petroleum and LPG to be Stored.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 4/201 5 – 3/201 6 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
 To ensure a sta ble supply of oil by taking measures to secure oil stockpiles.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.  
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
 
 Assistance by budget.  
 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, lo an, 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 ye ar 20 14 (final results) ¥ 14 million  
 Fiscal year 20 15 (final results) ¥  0 million  
  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
 
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  10. Statistical dat a permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
 
 N. A. 
1.14  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 petrol eum from oil -producing countries.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 4/201 5 – 3/201 6 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To ensure Japan 's energy security by stockpiling oil -producing countries ' crude oil in Japan.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
 Ministry  of Economy, Trade and Industry.  
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
 
 Assistance by budget.  
 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc. )  
 
 Grant.  
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
 JOGMEC (Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation), Oil companies, etc.  
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  
 Fiscal year 20 14 (final results) ¥  3,125  million  
 Fiscal y ear 20 15 (final results) ¥  3,910  million  
  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
 
 The subsidy started in April 200 8. There is no time limit attached to it.  
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effect s of a subsidy  
 
 N. A. 
 
1.15  Subsidy for promoting business reorganization and resilience of petroleum 
industrial complexes  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Subsidy for promoting business reorganization and resilience of petroleum industrial 
complexes . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2/2014 – 3/2016  G/SCM/N/315/JPN  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/ or purpose of the subsidy  
The government supports companies making efforts in preparation for intense international 
competition among petroleum industrial complexes in Asian countries  and unprecedented 
crisis such as Nankai Trough earthquake.  
This improves productivity on petroleum industrial complexes or the like and strengthens 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 i s not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Fiscal year 2013 (settlement of accounts)  ¥ 8,856  million   
Fiscal year 2014 (settlement of accounts)  ¥ 7,245  million  
Fiscal year 2015 (settlement of accounts)  ¥ 12,971  million  
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it  
 
The subsidy was started in February 2013, and the end of fiscal year 2019.  
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
 
 N. A. 
 
1.16  Subsidy for Supporting A ction to Improve Energy Efficiency by Private Enterprises 
(A part for LP gas)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Subsidy for Supporting Action to Improve Energy Efficiency by Private Enterprises (A part for 
LP gas).  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
4/2015 – 3/2016 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To promote the introduction of efficient LP Gas appliances by means of a subsidy for a part 
of the expense necessary for renovating equipment . 
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  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 2013 (final results) ¥510 million  
  Fiscal year 2014 (final results) ¥496 million  
 Fiscal year 2015 (final results) ¥425 million  
  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
 
 The subsidy was started in April 2011, and ended in March 2017.  
 
1.17  Subsidies for developing the local energy supply bases  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
 Subsidies for developing the local energy supply bases . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 4/2015 – 3/2016  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purp ose of the subsidy  
 
To secure a safely and efficiently stable supply system of petroleum products in local areas 
(in the case of disaster as well) by removing the underground tanks or promoting the 
replacement those of large scale and the prevention of the  leakage of dangerous 
substances, introduction of emergency power generators, installation of simple oil dispenser 
in depopulated areas, and promoting the oil distributers to early find a soil contamination 
and early take the measures against that.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
 Agency for Natural Resources and Energy . 
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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 p rovided  
 
 National Petroleum Associations . 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  
 Fiscal year 2013 (final results) ¥  4,204 million  
  Fiscal year 2014 (final results) ¥  4,204 million  
  Fiscal year 2015 (final results) ¥  3,394 million  
  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
 
 The subsidy was started in June 2010, and ended in March 2019.   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trad e effects of a subsidy  
 N. A. 
 
1.18  Provision of Equity Capital for Overseas 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  
 4/2015 – 3/2016  
3. Policy objective and/ or purpose of the subsidy  
To promote overseas metallic mineral exploration and development, and thereby ensure a 
stable metallic mineral resources supply in Japan by providing limited equity cap ital 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. g rant, 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.  
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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 2014 (settlement of accounts)  ¥ 400 million  
 Fiscal year 2015 (settlement of accounts) ¥  320 million  
 Fiscal year 2016 (settlement of acc ounts) ¥  370 million  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it  
 The subsidy was initiated in February 2004. There is no time limit attached to it.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
 N. A. 
1.19  Loans for Mine Pollution Control  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 Mine Pollution Control Loans.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
 4/2015 – 3/2016 
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 Cor poration Law.  
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)   
 Loan. 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Companies or persons that conduct mine pollution control through Japan Oil, Gas and Metals 
National Corporation.  
8. Subsidy per  unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 Fiscal year 20 13 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 160 million  
 Fiscal year 2014 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 542 million  
 Fiscal year 2015 (settlement of accoun ts) ¥ 272 million  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N. A.  
1.20  Subsidies for Measures to Promote Conversion into Natural Gas Taken by Local 
City-gas Suppliers   
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Subsidies for Measures  to Promote Conversion into Natural Gas Taken by Local City -gas 
Suppliers.  
2. Period covered by th e notification  
4/2015 – 3/2016 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To promote the introduction of natural gas, one alternative energy to oil, to local -city gas 
suppliers.   
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Economy, Trade  and Industry.  
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
Assistance by budget.  
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
Grant/Interest rate subsid y.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Local city -gas suppliers.   
8. Subsidy per  unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 Fiscal year 20 13 (final results) ¥  24 million  
 Fiscal year 20 14 (final results) ¥  6 million  
 Fiscal year 20 15 (final results) ¥  0.5 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. 
1.21  Subsidies for Interest on Loan s to Introduce Specific Facilities Suitable for Natural 
Gas 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Subsidies for Interest on Loans to Introduce Specific Facilities Suitable for Natural Gas . G/SCM/N/315/JPN  
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2015 – 3/2016 
3. Policy objecti ve 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, tota l amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 Fiscal year 20 13 (final results) ¥  767 million  
 Fiscal year 20 14 (final results) ¥  888 million  
 Fiscal year 20 15 (final results) ¥  914 million  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits atta ched 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.  
1.22  Subsidies for Small and Medium -scale Hydropower Development  
1. Title of the subs idy programme  
Subsidies for Small and Medium -scale Hydropower Development.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2015 – 3/2016 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To promote the development of hydropower, an indigenous energy resource, and reduce the 
initial generation cost of small and medium -scale hydropower projects by providing subsidies 
to cover a part of the construction costs.   
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
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  5. Legislation under w hich 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 ann ual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 Fiscal year 20 13 (final results) ¥ 131 million  
 Fiscal year 20 14 (final results) ¥ 206 million  
 Fiscal year 20 15 (final results) ¥ 143 million  
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.  
1.23  Geothermal Energy Programme  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
a. Subsidy for the Cost of Development  of Geothermal Power Generation.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
 4/2015 – 3/2016 
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 pro vided  
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  8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 Fiscal year 20 13 (final results) ¥  247 million  
 Fiscal year 20 14 (final results) ¥ 301 million  
 Fiscal year 20 15 (final results) ¥ 208 million  
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.  
1.24  Subsidy for demonstration project for  high-effici ency 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  
 4/2015 – 3/2016 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To develop  the high  efficiency gas turbine for electric utility industry and to improve power 
generation efficiency  from the viewpoint of energy saving and CO2 reduction  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.  
5. Legisla tion 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, tota l amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 Fiscal year 201 3 (final results) ¥  1,935  million  
 Fiscal year 20 14 (final results) ¥ 2,915  million  
 Fiscal year 20 15 (final results) ¥ 2,882  million  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limit s attached to it  
 The subsidy was started in April 2012 and will end in March 2020 . 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
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  1.25  Subsidy for R&D for practical application of the advanced ultra super critical 
techn ology for a thermal power plant  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Subsidy for R&D for practical application of the advanced ultra super critical technology for a 
thermal power plant . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 4/2015 – 3/2016 
3. Policy objectiv e and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To support the development of A -USC technology excellent in power generation efficiency 
while achieving both reliability and economy . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.  
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
 Assistance by budget . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
 Grant.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 Private companies . 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible , total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 Fiscal year 201 3 (final results)  ¥ 1,277 million  
 Fiscal year 20 14 (final results)  ¥ 1,807 million  
 Fiscal year 20 15 (final results)  ¥ 1,328 million  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time  limits attached to it  
 4/2008 – 3/201 6  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
 N. A.  
1.26  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  
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  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 utiliza tion 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  
 Assist ance 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 20 13 (final results) ¥  0 million  
 Fiscal year 20 14 (final results) ¥  6 million  
 Fiscal year 20 15 (final results) ¥  100 million  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
 The subsidy  started in April 1996. T here is no time limit attached to it . 
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 Manufacture rs. 
2. Period covered by the notification  
4/2015 – 3/2016 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To guarantee the debt of Sake manufacturer to banks and other financial institutions . 
4. Backgr ound and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Finance.   G/SCM/N/315/JPN  
 
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  5. Legislation under which it is granted   
Special Measures Law Concerning the Stability of the Sake Brewing and Related 
Manufacture.  
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax con cession, etc. ) 
The running profit  generated from the fund which had been established by grant before the 
period 4/2015 – 3/2016. 
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 possib le, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy   
The Funds' running profit :  ¥ 38 million (20 14)  
 ¥ 9 million (20 15)  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it   
N.A. 
10. Statistical data permitting an asses sment of the trade effects of the subsidy   
Quantity of Shipment of Sake (Unit: K l) 
Year 2013  2014  2015  
Domestic  587,411  554,804  553,989  
Import  50 53 40 
Total 587,461  554,857  554,039  
 
2.2  Finance Measures for Single Distilled Shochu Manufactures (Formally k nown as 
Finance measures for Shochu B 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  
4/2015 – 3/2016 
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 
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  6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., gra nt, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
The grant which was disbursed for the period 4/2015 -3/2016.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Japan Sake and Sh ochu 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 :  ¥ 323 million (20 14) 
 ¥ 450  million (20 15) 
 
9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it   
 
 N.A. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy   
 
 Quantity of Shipment of Sake (Unit: K l) 
 
Year 2013  2014  2015  
Domestic  587,411  554,804  553,989  
Import  50 53 40 
Total 587,461  554,857  554,039 
 Quantity of Shipment of Single distilled Shochu ( Unit: K l) 
 
Year 2013  2014  2015  
Domestic  511,319  476,328  485,011  
Import  657 639 528 
Total 511,976  476,967  485,539  
 
3  AGRICULTURE  
3.1  Measures for Rice  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Measures for Rice . 
  
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
Fiscal year 2014 (April 2014 -March 2015)(previous year).  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . 
 To ensure s tability of the farming  and to secure domestic production capacity . 
4. Background and authori ty for the subsidy   
 Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries . 
5.  Legislation under which it is granted   
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  6. Form of the subsidy  (i.e., gra nt, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
 Grant.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The government  provid es 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 
amoun t budgeted for that subsidy   
 FY 20 14 ¥ 74,716  million.  (FY 2013  ¥ 155,914 million)  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it   
Starting from production in 2014, the income support payments for rice was reduced by half 
from JPY 15 000 per 0.1 ha to JPY 7 500 per 0.1 ha, and will eventually be abolished from 
production in  2018.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy   
(Unit: Thousand tons)  
Item  Fiscal Year  Production  Consumption  Import  Export 
Rice 2012 8,692  8,667  848 132 
2013 8,718  8,697  833 100 
2014 8,628  8,792  856  96 
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 2014(April 2014-March 2015) (previous year ) 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To contribute to stabilizing national living conditions through safeguard ing the income of the 
producers of  sweetening resource crops and stabilizing management of  sugar producers . 
 
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy  
 
 Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries  
Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation  
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
 
Sugar and Starch Price Adjustment Law  
Agricultu re and Livestock Industries Corporation Law  
 
6. Form of the subsidy  (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
 
Grant .  
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  7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
The Government provides payments through the Agriculture and Livestock Industries 
Corporatio n, 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 2014  ¥39,489 million  (FY 2013 ¥36,760  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. Statisti cal data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy   
 (Unit: Thousand tons)  
Item  Fiscal Year  Production  Consumption  Import  Export  
Sugar  2012 
2013 
2014 730 
726 
776 2,066  
2,046  
2,010  1,401  
1,346  
1,275  1 
1 
1 
 
3.3  Measures for Starch  
1. Title o f the subsidy programme  
 
Measures for Starch . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 Fiscal year 2014 (April 2014-March 2015) (previous year).  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . 
 
To contribute to stabilizing national living conditions th rough 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 Corp oration  
 
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., gra nt, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
  
 Grant . 
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is pr ovided  
  
The Government provides payments through the Agriculture and Livestock Industries 
Corporation, based on the applications from the starch resource crops producers in specified 
areas and starch producers.  
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  8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this  is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy   
 
FY 2014 ¥6,011 million ( FY 2013 ¥ 6,282 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  
Starch  2012 
2013 
2014 2,526 
2,499  
2,492  2,643  
2,630  
2,617  147 
140 
140 0 
0 
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 2014(April 2013 -March 2014) (previous  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 improvement of nation 's dietary life, through stabilizing prices 
of milk and  dairy products.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy   
 
 Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.  
 
5.  Legislation under which it is granted   
   
 Act on Temporary Measures concerning Compensation Price for Producers of Milk for  
 Manufacturing Us e. 
 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., gra nt, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
 
 Subsidy  
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
In order to maintain production of milk for manufacturing, whose price condition is inferior 
to that of drinking milk, the Governmen t provides producers with a certain amount of 
subsidy for milk for manufacturing according to the production volume.  
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy   
 
 FY 2014 ¥25,241 million  (FY 2013 ¥ 25,151million)  
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it   
 
 The subsidy is determined and provided every fiscal year.  
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy   
 
  (Unit: Thousand tons)  
 Fiscal Year  Production  Consumption  Import  Export  
Fresh Milk  2012 
2013 
2014 7,608 
7,447 
7,331 7,608 
7,447 
7,331 0 
0 
0 2 
3 
3 
Butter  
and butter oil  2012 
2013 
2014 70 
64 
62 76 
74 
74 10 
4 
13 0 
0 
0 
Skimmed milk 
Powder  2012 
2013 
2014 141 
129 
121 141 
145 
140 2 
7 
25 0 
0 
0 
Sweetened  
Condensed  
Skimmed milk  2012 
2013 
2014 5 
4 
4 5 
4 
4 0 
0 
0 0 
0 
0 
Sweetened  
condensed  
milk 2012 
2013 
2014 37 
36 
34 38 
37 
36 1 
1 
1 0 
0 
0 
Cheese  2012 
2013 
2014 47 
49 
47 285 
279 
283 238 
230 
236 0 
0 
0 
 
3.5  Measure s 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 2014 [April 2014 -March 2015] (previous 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 Calves Production Stabilization  
6. Form of the subsidy  (i.e., gra nt, 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 
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  - in case wholesale prices exceed the Upper Stabilization price, the Corporation takes 
measures to stabilize prices of bovine meat and pig meat by increasing sal es 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 prod ucers.  
(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, t he total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy   
 FY 2014 ¥  134,081 million  
 (FY 2013  ¥134,081 million)  
9.   Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it   
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the sub sidy is determined and provided 
on a fiscal year basis.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
(Unit: Thousand tons)  
Item  Fiscal Year  Production  Consumption  Import  Export  
Bovine  
Meat 2012 
2013 
2014 359 
354 
351 858 
867 
846 505 
536 
517 0.9 
1.4 
1.6 
Pig meat  2012 
2013 
2014 906 
917 
875 1674 
1673 
1673 759 
744 
816 1.4 
1.5 
1.5 
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 cove red by the notification  
 
 Fiscal year 201 4 (April 201 4 - March 201 5) (FY2013 (April 201 3 - March 201 4)). 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . 
 
To contribute to developing a sound management of poultry farms,  through stabilizing egg 
prices.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy   
  
 Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries  
 Japan Poultry Association  
 
5.  Legislation under which it is granted   
 
 None (Assistance by budget) . 
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  6. Form of the subsidy  (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession , etc.) 
  
 Grant . 
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
The subsidy supports activities of compensat ing 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 2014 ¥ 5,189 million  (FY 2013 ¥5,189 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 effect s of the subsidy   
(Unit: thousand tons)  
Item  Fiscal Year  Production  Consumption  Import  Export  
Eggs 2012 
2013 
2014 2,502 
2,519 
2,501 2,624 
2,642 
2,628 123 
124 
129 0.7 
1.3 
1.9 
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 20 14 (April 20 14-March 20 15) (previous year) . 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . 
 
To contribute to a soun d development of vegetable farming and to stabilizing national living 
condition, through  stabilizing production of major vegetables.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy   
 
 Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.  
 Agriculture and Livestock  Industries Corporation.  
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted   
  
 Vegetable Production and Marketing Stabilization Law  
 
6. Form of the subsidy  (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
  
 Grant.  
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
  
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  prices fall below the guaranteed base prices, the Corporation provides a compensato ry 
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   
  
 FY2014  ¥ 6,473 million  (FY 2013 ¥ 9,798 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 eff ects of the subsidy   
(Unit: Thousand tons)  
Item  Fiscal Year  Production  Consumption  Import  Export  
Vegetable  2012 
2013 
2014 12,012 
11,946 
11,956 15,310  
15,075 
15,044 3,302  
3,137 
3,097 4 
8 
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3.8  Measures for Fruits  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
 Measures f or Fruits . 
  
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 Fiscal year 20 14 (April 20 14-March 20 15) (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 authority for the subsidy   
 
 Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries  
 Japan Fruits Foundation  
 
5.  Legislation un der which it is granted   
 
 Special Measure Law on Fruit Growing Industry Promotion  
 
6. Form of the subsidy  (i.e., gra nt, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
Grant.  
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
The Government provides payments to the fruit  producer 's groups which  take measures 
such as processing of surplus fruits when the shipping of the designated fruits gets 
concentrated . Payment is made through the Japan Fruit Foundation.  
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amou nt or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy   
 
 FY 20 14 ¥ 6,918  million (FY 2013 ¥ 6,830 million ) 
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  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
Duration  of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined  and provided 
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  2012 
2013 
2014 3,062  
3,035  
3,097  8,016  
7,682  
7,161  5,007  
4,711  
4,158  26 
38 
63 
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 2014 (April 20 14 - March 20 15) (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 providin g 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., gra nt, 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  manag ement 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 20 14 ¥120,584  million  (FY 2013 ¥121,582  million).   
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any oth er time limits attached to it   
 
Duration  of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided  
on a fiscal year basis.  
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy   
 
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  3.10  Farming Mode rnization Fund Interest Subsidy  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Farming Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
Fiscal year 201 4 (April 201 4-March 201 5) (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 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 introdu cing more 
advanced agricultural management, the Government provides interest subsidy to the 
Nourinch ukin Bank.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
 FY2014 ¥1.7  million  (FY 2013 ¥2.4 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 assess ment 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.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
 Fiscal year 20 14(April 20 14-March 20 15) (previous year) . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
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  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 subsi dy 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 20 14 ¥552 million ( FY 2013 ¥218 million)  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
Duration of the subsidy is no t 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.  
3.12  Fisheries Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy   
1.  Title of the subsidy prog ramme  
  Fisheries Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy . 
2． Period covered by the notification  
 Fiscal year 2015 (April 2015 to March 2016) . 
3． Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the programme is to contribute to advance equipments  and modernize 
management of fisheries and related sectors.  
4． Background and authority for the subsidy  
 Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries . 
5． Legislation under which it is granted  
 Fisheries Modernization Fund Law . G/SCM/N/315/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  
  
In order to contribute to advance equipments and modernize management of fisheries and 
related sectors, central government provides interest subsidy to financial o rganizations 
including fisheries cooperatives which support these sectors.  
  
8． Amount of the subsidy  
 
 FY 20 15 ¥3,025 thousand ( FY 2014 ¥ 3,025 thousand)   
 
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  
 
 N.A. 
 
3.13  Fund for the Measure to Recovery Fishery Resources   
1． Title of the sub sidy programme  
 
 Fund for the Measure to Recovery Fishery Resources . 
 
2． Period covered by the notification  
 
 Fiscal year 2015 (April 2015 to March 2016) . 
 
3． Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The purpose of the subsidy is to implement comp rehensive programs for the promotion of 
sustainable fisheries, and thereby to ensure stable, safe and efficient supply of food to 
people . 
 
4． Background and authorization for the subsidy  
 
 Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries . 
 
5． Legislation un der which it is granted  
 
 None (Assistance by budget) . 
 
6． Form of the subsidy  (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
 
 Grant . 
 
7． To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
The Government funds various comprehensive programs implemented by non -government al 
organizations. Subsidies are provided for sustainable management of fishery resources, 
promotion of stock enhancement and aquaculture, and conservation of coasta l environment 
for stable supply of food.  
8． Amount of the subsidy  
 
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  9． Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time -limits attached to it  
 
 Duration of the subsidy is determined and provided based on every fiscal year.  
 
10． Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
 N.A. 
 
4  LOCAL GOVERNMENTS  
4.1  Subsidy for Research and Development of Next Generation Technology  
1.  Title of the Subsidy programme  
 
 Subsidy for Research and Development of Next Generation Technology . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 4/2015 - 3/2016 (Fiscal Year 201 5). 
 
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 Yamaguc hi). 
 
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 2015 ¥ 484.8  million (Settlement of Accounts)  
 FY 2014 ¥ 396.7  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. 
 
4.2  Subsidy for Promoting Stable Management of the Bekko  Industry  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
 Subsidy for Promoting Stable Management of the Bekko Industry . G/SCM/N/315/JPN  
 
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  2.   Period covered by the notification  
 4/2015 - 3/2016 (Fiscal Year 201 5). 
3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 To financially supp ort 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 su bsidy 
FY 2015 ¥ 2.0 million (Settlement  of Accounts)  
FY 2014 ¥ 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 assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy  
 N. A. 
4.3  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  
 4/2015 - 3/2016 (Fiscal Year 201 5). 
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  
11 prefectural governments ( Akita, Yamagata , Gunma, Saitama, Kanagawa, Fukui, 
Shizuoka, Kyoto, Fukuoka, Saga and Oita) . G/SCM/N/315/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  
Producers' cooperative associations which train craftsmen and secure numbers of  
successors.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
FY 20 15 ¥ 41.4 million (Settlement  of Accounts)  
FY 20 14 ¥ 98.8 million (Settlement of Accounts)  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time  limits attached to it  
 Akita prefecture:   from FY 201 1 to FY 2017  
Kanagawa prefecture:  from FY 1972 to FY 2015  
 Fukui prefecture:   from FY 2011 t o FY 201 7 
  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. 
4.4  Subsidy for Leather Industry  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
 Subsidy for Leather Industry . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
  4/2015 - 3/2016 (Fiscal Year 201 5). 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
  To promote and develop the leather industry . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Hyogo Prefectural Government . 
5. Legislati on under which it is granted  
 Assistance by budget . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
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  7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 Producer 's associations in leather products . 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where thi s is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
FY 20 15 ¥ 4.0 million (Settlement of Accounts)  
FY 20 14 ¥ 4.0 million (Settlement of Accounts)  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time  limits attached to it  
 From FY 1998 to  FY 2015 . 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
 N. A. 
4.5  Measures for Beef and Pork  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
 Measures for Beef and Pork . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 4/2015 - 3/2016 (Fiscal Year 2015). 
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  
14 prefectural governments (Akita, Tochigi, Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa, Shizuoka, Hyogo, 
Tottori , Shimane, Ehime,  Saga, Oita, Kagoshima and Okinawa ). 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
 Assistance by budget . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
 Grant , interest subsidy  and loan . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is prov ided 
 Stockbreeders and their Association . 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
FY 20 15 ¥ 703.2  million (Settlement of Accounts)  
FY 20 14 ¥ 771.8  million (Settlement of Accounts ) 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it  
 Kanagawa prefecture:  from FY 1995 to FY 20 21 G/SCM/N/315/JPN  
 
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  Okinawa prefecture:  from FY 2013 to FY 201 7, from FY 1994 to FY 2018, from FY 2012 
to FY 2033, or no time -limit attached to it, dependi ng on the 
scheme  
 Other prefectures:  There is no time -limit attached to it . 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
 N. A. 
4.6  Measures for Eggs  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
 Measures for Eggs . 
2. Period covered b y the notification  
 4/2015 - 3/2016 (Fiscal Year 201 5). 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
  To stabilize the poultry farming management . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
8 prefectural governments  (Saitama , Kanagawa,  Shizuoka, Kyo to, Saga, Oita,  Kagoshima 
and Okinawa) . 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
  Assistance by budget . 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
 Grant . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
  Associations of poultry farmers . 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
FY 20 15 ¥ 68.1 million (Settlement of Accounts)  
FY 20 14 ¥ 72.5 million (Settlement of Accounts)  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other  time-limits attached to it  
  Kanagawa prefecture:  from FY1994 to FY 2019  
 Okinawa prefecture:  from FY 2011 to FY 2013, and from FY 201 4 to FY 201 6  
     (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  
 
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  4.7  Measures for Vegetable  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
  
 Measures for Vegetable . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
  
 4/2015 - 3/2016 (Fiscal Year 201 5). 
 
3. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
 
 To stabilize vegetable farming management . 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
22 prefectural governments (Aomori, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, Fukushima, Tochigi,  Saitama, 
Chiba, Kanagawa, Gifu, Shizuoka, Aichi, Mie, Kyo to, Osaka, Tottori , Shimane, Ehime, Saga, 
Oita, Kagoshima and Okinawa ) 
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
 
 Assistance by budget . 
 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
 
 Grant . 
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
 Vegetable farmers  and their a ssociations . 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
FY 20 15 ¥ 390.5  million (Settlement of Accounts)  
FY 20 14 ¥ 268.0  million (Settlement of Accou nts) 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time  limits attached to it  
  
 Kanagawa prefecture:  from FY 1963 to FY 20 17 
Ehime prefecture:   from FY 2010 to FY 201 7, or no time -limit attached to it , depending  
on the scheme  
Saga prefecture:  from FY 201 4 to FY 2018  
Okinawa prefecture:  from FY 201 3 to FY 201 6 
 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. 
 
4.8  Measures for Fruit  
1. Title of the Subsidy progr amme  
 
 Measures for Fruit . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 4/2015 - 3/2016 (Fiscal Year 201 5) G/SCM/N/315/JPN  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
 To stabilize fruit farming management . 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
7 prefectural gov ernments  (Aomori, Shizuoka, Tottori , Ehime , Saga, Oita  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  
 
  Fruit farmers  and their associations . 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual  
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
 
FY 20 15 ¥ 108.8  million (Settlement of Accounts)  
FY 20 14 ¥ 72.1 million (Settlement of Accounts)  
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time  limits attached to it  
 
Ehime prefecture:  from FY 1985 to FY 2015 , or from FY 2014 to FY 2015 , depending  
on the scheme  
  Saga prefecture:   from FY 2014 to FY 2018  
 Okinawa prefecture:  from FY 2012 to FY  2015 
  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 Bamboo Crafts  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
 
 Subsidy for Bamboo Crafts . 
 
2. Period  covered by the notification  
 
  4/2015 - 3/2016 (Fiscal Year 201 5) 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
 To promote exports of bamboo crafts and to recover their domestic demand . 
  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
 Oita Prefectur al Government . 
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
 
 Assistance by budget . 
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  6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
 
 Grant.  
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
 Oita bamboo industry and culture association . 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual  
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
 
 FY 20 15 ¥ 2.0 million  (Settlement of Accounts)  
FY 2014 ¥ 2.0 million (Settlement of Accounts)  
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time  limits attached to it  
  
  From FY 2013 to FY 2015  
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
 
 N. A. 
 
4.10  Measures  for Vegetables and Fruits  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
 
 Measures  for Vegetables and Fruits . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 4/2015 - 3/2016 (Fiscal Year 201 5). 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
  
  To stabilize vegetable and fruit farming management . 
  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
 2 prefectural governments (Miya gi and Yamagata)  
 
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  and fruit  farmers  
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual  amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
 FY 20 15 ¥ 47.3 million  (Settlement of Accounts)  
 FY 20 14 ¥ 15.7 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 . 
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
 
 N. A. 
 
4.11  Measures for Beef and Milk  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme  
 
 Measure s for Beef and Milk 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 4/2015 - 3/2016 (Fiscal Year 201 5) 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
  
 To stabiliz e the stockbreeding management of c attle 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
 4 Prefectural Government s (Miyagi , Tochigi , Saga and Oita ) 
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
 
 Assistance by budget  
 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc. ) 
 
 Interest subsidy  
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
 Agricultural c ooperative a ssociati ons and stockbreeders  
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual  
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
 
 FY 20 15 ¥ 60.6 million  (Settlement of Accounts)  
 FY 20 14 ¥ 41.8 million  (Settlement of Accounts)  
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time  limits attached to it  
 
 Tochigi prefecture: from FY 2012 to FY 2035  
Other prefectures: There is no time -limit attached to it.  
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy  
N. A. 
 
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