G/SCM/N/284/JPN  
 
30 June 2015  
(15-3355)  Page: 1/57  
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 23 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/284/JPN 
 
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  TABLE OF CONTENTS 
1   INDU STRY .................................................................................................................. . 4 
1.1   Subsidy for the Bekko (Tortoises hell) and Ivory Craf ts Industries ..................................... 4  
1.2   Subsidy for the Leather and Leather Goods Industries ..................................................... 4  
1.3   Subsidy for Supporting the Manufactu re of Traditional Craft Products ................................ 5  
1.4   Subsidy for Promoting the Manufactu re of Traditional Craft Prod ucts ................................. 6  
1.5   Subsidy for Supporting Reconstruction of the Manufacture of Traditional Craft 
Products ...................................................................................................................... .... 7 
1.6   Subsidy for Realize Development of Industrial Technologies ............................................. 8  
1.7   Provision of Equity Capital for Overseas  Exploration and Development of Oil and Gas .......... 8  
1.8   Liability Guarantees for Overseas Ex ploration and Development of Oil and Gas ................... 9  
1.9   Loans for Domestic Me tallic Mineral Exploration ............................................................ 10 
1.10   Loans for Overseas Metallic Mineral Exploration ........................................................... 11 
1.11   Loans for Purchasing Petroleum and LPG for Stockpiling by  Private Companies ................ 11 
1.12   Provision of Equity Capital and Loans to Joint Stockpiling Companies .............................. 12 
1.13   Loans for Mine  Pollution Contro l ................................................................................ 13 
1.14   Subsidy for promoting biogasoline ............................................................................. 14 
1.15   Subsidy for loans to develo p domestic oil an d natural gas ............................................. 15 
1.16   Subsidy for Major Oil Spill Response  Programme ......................................................... 15 
1.17   Subsidy for Loans to Purchase  Petroleum and LPG to be Stored ..................................... 16 
1.18   Subsidy for projects concerning the st able supply of petroleum from oil-producing 
countries ..................................................................................................................... ... 17 
1.19   Subsidy for Supporting Action to Improv e Energy Efficiency by Private Enterprises 
(A part for LP gas) ...........................................................................................................  18 
1.20   Subsidies for developing the local energy supply bases ................................................. 18 
1.21   Subsidies for measures to promote environment-friendly oil distri buters ......................... 19 
1.22   Subsidy for emergency measure for the leakage prevention of the underground 
tank of a ga s stat ion ........................................................................................................ 20 
1.23   Subsidies for measures to stabilize su pply of petroleum products in an emergency ........... 21 
1.24   Subsidies for the measures to promote stockpile of oil products in the underground 
tanks of gas stations in  case of disast ers ............................................................................. 21 
1.25   Subsidies for the measures to establish power generation equipment which is 
emergency response type  in the LPG base ........................................................................... 22 
1.26   Subsidies for measures to stre ngthen supply functi on of LP G base ................................. 23 
1.27   Subsidies for Measures to Promote Conversion into Natural Gas Taken by Local 
City-gas Suppliers ............................................................................................................ 24 
1.28   Subsidies for Interest on Loans to Introduce Specific Facilities Suitable for Natural 
Gas............................................................................................................................ .... 24 
1.29   Subsidy for verification project to measure effects of introducing advanced 
measuring equipmen t for city  gas ...................................................................................... 25 
1.30   Subsidies for Small and Medi um-scale Hydropower Development ................................... 26 
1.31   Geothermal Energy Programme ................................................................................ 27 
1.32   Subsidy for demonstration project for next generation optimum control of power 
transmission and dist ribution ne tworks ............................................................................... 28 G/SCM/N/284/JPN 
 
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  1.33   Subsidy for demonstration project for next generation control of electricity output 
by using interactiv e communication .................................................................................... 28 
1.34   Subsidy for demonstration project for pr ediction method of solar power generation .......... 29 
1.35   Subsidy for demonstration project for high-efficiency gas turbine technology ................... 30 
1.36   Subsidy for demonstration project for expansion of a load capacity of 
interconnection system  with wind  power ............................................................................. 31 
1.37   Subsidy for R&D for practical application of the advanced ultra super critical 
technology for a thermal power plant .................................................................................. 32 
1.38   Grant for the Technical Developmen t of a Full-MOX AB WR Plant System ......................... 32 
1.39   Subsidy for the advancemen t of reprocessing  spent fuel ............................................... 33 
2   FINANCE ...................................................................................................................  34 
2.1   Finance Measures for Credit Guarantee of Sake  Manufactu rers ........................................ 34 
2.2   Finance Measures for Mode rnization of Sake  Manufac tures.............................................. 35 
2.3   Finance Measures for Single Distilled Shochu Manufactures ............................................. 36 
3   AGRICU LTURE ........................................................................................................... 37  
3.1   Measures  for Ri ce ..................................................................................................... 37 
3.2   Measures for Sugar ................................................................................................... 38 
3.3   Measures  for St arch .................................................................................................. 38 
3.4   Measures for Milk  and Dairy Products .......................................................................... 39 
3.5   Measures for Bovine meat and Pig meat ....................................................................... 41 
3.6   Measures  for Eggs .................................................................................................... 42 
3.7   Measures for Vegetable ............................................................................................. 43 
3.8   Measures  for Fruits ................................................................................................... 44 
3.9   Farmer's Pension Fund Subsidy ................................................................................... 45 
3.10   Farming Modernizatio n Fund Intere st Subsidy ............................................................. 46 
3.11   Japan Finance Corporation Subsidy............................................................................ 46 
3.12   Fisheries Modernizatio n Fund Intere st Subsidy ............................................................ 47 
3.13   Fund for the Measure to  Recovery Fish ery Reso urces ................................................... 48 
4   LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ............................................................................................... 49  
4.1   Subsidy for Research and Develo pment of Next Generation Technology ............................ 49 
4.2   Subsidy for Promoting Stable Management of the Bekko Industry .................................... 49 
4.3   Subsidy for Promoting the Manufac ture of Traditiona l Craft Products ................................ 50 
4.4   Subsidy for Leather In dustry ...................................................................................... 51 
4.5   Measures for Beef and Pork ........................................................................................ 52 
4.6   Measures  for Eggs .................................................................................................... 52 
4.7   Measures for Vegetable ............................................................................................. 53 
4.8   Measures  for Fr uit .................................................................................................... 54 
4.9   Subsidy for Bamboo Crafts ......................................................................................... 55 
4.10   Measures for Ve getables and Fruits ........................................................................... 55 
4.11   Measures for Beef and Milk ....................................................................................... 56 
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  1  INDUSTRY 
1.1  Subsidy for the Bekko (Tortoises hell) and Ivory Crafts Industries 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Subsidy for the Bekko and Ivory Industries. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 4/2013– 3/2014.  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 2011 (final results) ¥ 61 million  
Fiscal year 2012 (final results) ¥ 61 million Fiscal year 2013 (final results) ¥ 52 million 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 
The subsidy was started in April 1991, and will end in March 2017. 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.).  1.2  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 
 
4/2013– 3/2014. 
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  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 2011 (final results) ¥ 219 million  Fiscal year 2012 (final results) ¥ 234 million 
 Fiscal year 2013 (final results) ¥ 267 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).  
 2011 2012 2013 
Production N.A N.A N.A 
Import 5,387 6,026 7,474 
Export 272 276 324 
 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 
 
4/2013 – 3/2014.  
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. 
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  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 2011 (final results)  ¥ 228 million  Fiscal year 2012 (final results)  ¥ 205 million 
 Fiscal year 2013 (final results)  ¥ 270 million 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 
There is no time limit attached to it. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a 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 
 
4/2013 – 3/2014. 
 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. 
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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 2011 (final results) ¥ 613 million 
 Fiscal year 2012 (final results) ¥ 551 million 
Fiscal year 2013 (final results) ¥ 498 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 Traditional 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 
 
4/2013 – 3/2014. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To promote 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 2012 (final results)\121 million   Fiscal year 2013 (final results)\134 million  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 
There is no time limit attached to it. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
N.A. 
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  1.6  Subsidy for Realize Development of Industrial Technologies 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Subsidy for Realize Development of Industrial Technologies. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2013 – 3/2014. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To support the cost for the business to develop new information processing fundamental 
technology which effectively conducts structuring, design and operation of a cloud computing environment by software control in order to realize a large-scale and high-extensive cloud 
computing system. 
 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 2013 (final results) ¥ 150 million.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 
The subsidy was initiated in April 2014 and 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  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 
 4/2013 – 3/2014.  
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.  G/SCM/N/284/JPN 
 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.  
5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 
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 2011 (settlement of accounts) ¥38,140 million 
 Fiscal year 2012 (settlement of accounts) ¥85,963 million 
 Fiscal year 2013 (settlement of accounts) ¥114,601 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  Liability Guarantees for Overseas Ex ploration 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 
 
4/2013 – 3/2014.  
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. 
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  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 2011(settlement of accounts) ¥42,765 million. 
 Fiscal year 2012 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 255,963 million  Fiscal year 2013 (settlement of accounts) ¥141,321 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.  1.9  Loans for Domestic Metallic Mineral Exploration 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Domestic Metallic Mineral Exploration Loans. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2013 – 3/2014. 
 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 2011 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 730 million  Fiscal year 2012 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 730 million 
 Fiscal year 2013 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 730 million 
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  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 
The subsidy was initiated in February 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  Loans for Overseas Metallic Mineral Exploration 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Overseas Metallic Minerals Exploration Loans. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 4/2013 – 3/2014.  
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 2011 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 3,325 million 
 Fiscal year 2012 (settlement of accounts) ¥1,682 million 
 Fiscal year 2013 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 133 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. 
 
1.11  Loans for Purchasing Petroleum and LPG for Stockpiling by Private Companies 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Loans for Purchasing Petroleum and LPG for Stockpiling by Private Companies.  G/SCM/N/284/JPN 
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2013– 3/2014.  
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 2011(settlement of accounts) ¥ 555,747 million  Fiscal year 2012 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 717,831 million 
 Fiscal year 2013 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 784,856 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.  
1.12  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 
 4/2013 – 3/2014.  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. 
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  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 2011 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 300 million  Fiscal year 2012 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 100 million 
 Fiscal year 2013 (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.  
1.13  Loans for Mine Pollution Control 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Mine Pollution Control Loans. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2013 – 3/2014. 
 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. 
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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 2011 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 247 million 
 Fiscal year 2012 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 160 million 
 Fiscal year 2013 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 160 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. 
 
1.14  Subsidy for promoting biogasoline 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Subsidy for promoting biogasoline.  2. Period covered by the notification 
 4/2013 – 3/2014.  
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 2011 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 889.816million   Fiscal year 2012 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 588.439 million   Fiscal year 2013 (settlement of accounts)   ¥ 1,102 million  
 
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 
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  1.15  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 
 
4/2013 – 3/2014. 
 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 2011 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 138 million 
 Fiscal year 2012 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 174 million  Fiscal year 2013 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 182 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. 
 1.16  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 
 
4/2013 – 3/2014. 
 
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. 
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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 2011 (final results) ¥ 607 million  Fiscal year 2012 (final results) ¥ 838 million  Fiscal year 2013 (final results) ¥ 726 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.  1.17  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 
 
4/2013 – 3/2014. 
 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. 
 G/SCM/N/284/JPN 
 
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  8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
  
 Fiscal year 2011 (final results) ¥ 798 million 
 Fiscal year 2012 (final results) ¥ 297 million 
 Fiscal year 2013 (final results) ¥ 106 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. 
 
1.18  Subsidy for projects concerning the st able 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 
 
4/2013 – 3/2014. 
 
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 2011 (final results) ¥ 2,256 million  Fiscal year 2012 (final results) ¥ 2,680 million  Fiscal year 2013 (final results) ¥ 3,289 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/284/JPN 
 
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  1.19  Subsidy for Supporting Action to Improv e Energy 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 
 
4/2013 – 3/2014.  
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 
 The rational use of energy is required under the Act on the Rational Use of Energy, etc. 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 2011 (final results) ¥512 million  Fiscal year 2012 (final results) ¥515 million   Fiscal year 2013 (final results) ¥510 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.  1.20  Subsidies for developing th e local energy supply bases  
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Subsidies for developing the local energy supply bases. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2013 – 3/2014. G/SCM/N/284/JPN 
 
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3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 To secure a safely and efficiently stable supply sy stem of petroleum products in local areas (in the 
case of disaster as well) by removing the under ground tanks or promoting the replacement those 
of large scale so that oil distributers early find a soil contamination and early take the measures against that. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 Agency for Natural Resources and Energy. 
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 
Assistance by budget. 
 6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 Grant.  7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 National Petroleum Associations.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
  Fiscal year 2011 (final results) ¥4,204 million 
 Fiscal year 2012 (final results) ¥4,163 million  Fiscal year 2013 (final results) ¥4,164 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 2015. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
N.A. 
 1.21  Subsidies for measures to promote environment-friendly oil distributers  
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Subsidies for measures to promote environment-friendly oil distributers.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2013 – 3/2014. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 To achieve the conformation to environment which is essential to coexistence of local community 
and to secure the stable supply of petroleum prod ucts by promoting the oil distributers to early 
find a soil contamination and to early take appropriate measures against that.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
Agency for Natural Resources and Energy. 
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 Assistance by budget. G/SCM/N/284/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 
 
National Federation Petroleum Commercial Associations. 
 8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
   Fiscal year 2011 (final results) ¥500 million  Fiscal year 2012 (final results) ¥550 million 
 Fiscal year 2013 (final results) ¥550 million 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 The subsidy was started in April 2005. 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  Subsidy for emergency measure for the leakage prevention of the underground 
tank of a gas station 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Subsidy for emergency measure for the leakage pr evention of the underground tank of a gas 
station  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2013 – 3/2014. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To support for the prevention of the leakage of  dangerous substances at the aging underground 
tanks of gas stations in preparation for the earthquake which may induces the leakage accident.  4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 Agency for Natural Resources and Energy.  
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 
 
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) ¥8,739 million.  G/SCM/N/284/JPN 
 
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  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 
The subsidy was started in April 2013.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
N.A. 
 
1.23  Subsidies for measures to stabilize suppl y of petroleum products in an emergency  
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Subsidies for measures to stabilize supply of petroleum products in an emergency 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 4/2013 – 3/2014.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To support for a development of human resources who have the disaster response capabilities at gas stations and to secure a stable supply of petroleum products in an emergency such as in a 
disaster. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 Agency for Natural Resources and Energy.  
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 
 
National Federation Petroleum Commercial Associations. 
 8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
Fiscal year 2012 (final results) ¥234 million 
 Fiscal year 2013 (final results) ¥439 million 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 
The subsidy was started in April 2012, and will end in March 2015. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
N.A. 
 1.24  Subsidies for the measures to promote st ockpile of oil products in the underground 
tanks of gas stations in case of disasters  
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Subsidies for the measures to promote stockpile of oil products in the underground tanks of gas 
stations in case of disasters.  G/SCM/N/284/JPN 
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2013 – 3/2014.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
When Great East Japan earthquake occurred, there was supply failure of fuel due to out of stock at 
the gas station. This subsidy program intends to stabilize supply of petroleum products in case of 
disasters by supporting for stockpile of fuels at the gas stations which play the key role in the region.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
Agency for Natural Resources and Energy. 
 
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 
 National Federation Petroleum Commercial 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) ¥1,500 million. 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 
The subsidy was started in February in 2014, and will end in March 2015. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 N.A.  1.25  Subsidies for the measures to establish power generation equipment which is 
emergency response type in the LPG base 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Subsidies for the measures to establish power generation equipment which is emergency response 
type in the LPG base.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2013 – 3/2014.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To provide mobile power supply vehicles when power failure occurs at the LPG secondary base in 
Hokkaido region due to natural disaster and to establish a stable-supply system of LPG for the 
region affected by natural disaster  such as earthquake or tsunami. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.  G/SCM/N/284/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 
 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 2012 ¥47 million.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 
The subsidy was started in August 2013, and ended in March 2014.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
N.A. 
 
1.26  Subsidies for measures to stre ngthen supply function of LPG base 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Subsidies for measures to strength en supply function of LPG base. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 4/2013 – 3/2014.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To provide mobile power supply vehicles when powe r failure occurs in the LPG import base due to 
natural disaster and to establish a stable-supply system of LPG for the region affected by natural 
disaster such as earthquake or tsunami.  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 related to LPG. 
 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) ¥375million.  G/SCM/N/284/JPN 
 
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  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 
The subsidy was started in October 2012, and ended in March 2014.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
N.A. 
 
1.27  Subsidies for Measures to Promote Co nversion 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 
 
4/2013 – 3/2014. 
 
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 2011 (final results) ¥107 million  Fiscal year 2012 (final results) ¥56 million 
 Fiscal year 2013 (final results) ¥24 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.  
1.28  Subsidies for Interest on Loans to Intr oduce 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/284/JPN 
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2013 – 3/2014.  
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 2011 (final results) ¥479 million  Fiscal year 2012 (final results) ¥617 million  Fiscal year 2013 (final results) ¥767 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.  1.29  Subsidy for verification project to measure effects of in troducing 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 
 
4/2013 – 3/2014.  
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.  G/SCM/N/284/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 
 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. 
 Fiscal year 2012 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 87 million 
 Fiscal year 2013 (settlement of accounts)  ¥ 6 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.  
1.30  Subsidies for Small and Medi um-scale Hydropower Development 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Subsidies for Small and Medium-scale Hydropower Development. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2013 – 3/2014. 
 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. 
 G/SCM/N/284/JPN 
 
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  8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 Fiscal year 2011 (final results) ¥ 424million 
 Fiscal year 2012 (final results) ¥ 395million 
 Fiscal year 2013 (final results) ¥ 131million  
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. 
 
1.31  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 
 4/2013 – 3/2014.  
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 2011 (final results) ¥ 564 million  Fiscal year 2012 (final results) ¥ 437 million  Fiscal year 2013 (final results) ¥ 247 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.  G/SCM/N/284/JPN 
 
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  1.32  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 
 
4/2013 – 3/2014.  
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 2011 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 233 million 
 Fiscal year 2012 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 226 million  
 Fiscal year 2013 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 217 million   9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 4/2010 – 3/2014.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N.A.  
 
1.33  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 
 
4/2013 – 3/2014. 
 G/SCM/N/284/JPN 
 
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  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 
 Fiscal year 2012 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 491 million 
 Fiscal year 2013 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 234 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. 
 
1.34  Subsidy for demonstration project for pr ediction method of solar power generation 
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 
 
4/2013 – 3/2014. 
 
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. G/SCM/N/284/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 
 
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 
 Fiscal year 2012 (settlement of accounts)  ¥ 138 million 
 Fiscal year 2013 (settlement of accounts)  ¥  30 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. 
 
1.35  Subsidy for demonstration project fo r high-efficiency gas turbine technology 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Subsidy for demonstration project for high efficiency gas turbine technology.  2. Period covered by the notification 
 4/2013 – 3/2014.  
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. 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 2013 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 1,689 million.  G/SCM/N/284/JPN 
 
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  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 
The subsidy was started in April 2012 and will end in March 2020.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
N.A. 
 
1.36  Subsidy for demonstration project for expansion of a load capacity of 
interconnection system with wind power  
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Subsidy for demonstration project for expansion of a load capacity of interconnection system with wind power. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2013 – 3/2014. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To create the system which reduce negative impact on electricity users by developing the 
countermeasure for stabilization of the linkage system such as installing power system stabilizing apparatus in order to connect to the interconnection system of the recyclable energy power supply 
which has different output power. 
 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 
 Electricity utilities. 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
  Fiscal year 2012 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 297 million  Fiscal year 2013 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 0 million 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 4/2012 – 3/2013 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
N.A. 
 G/SCM/N/284/JPN 
 
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  1.37  Subsidy for R&D for practical applicat ion of the advanced ultra super critical 
technology for a thermal power plant  
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Subsidy for R&D for practical application of the advanced ultra super critical technology for a 
thermal power plant.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2013 – 3/2014.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To support the development of A-USC technology excellent in power generation efficiency while 
achieving both reliability and economy. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.  5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 Assistance by budget.  
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
 
Grant. 
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Private companies. 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
  Fiscal year 2011 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 1,005 million  Fiscal year 2012 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 985 million 
 Fiscal year 2013 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 1,524 million 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 
4/2008–3/2016. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 N.A.  
1.38  Grant for the Technical Developm ent 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 
 
4/2013 – 3/2014. 
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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 
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 2011 (final results) ¥ 0 million  Fiscal year 2012 (final results) ¥ 0 million 
 Fiscal year 2013 (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.  
1.39  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 
 
4/2013-3/2014. 
 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.  G/SCM/N/284/JPN 
 
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  6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
 
Grant.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Japan 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 2011 ¥ 667 million (Settlement of Accounts) 
 FY 2012 ¥ 952 million (Settlement of Accounts)  
FY 2013 ¥1,029 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. 
 2  FINANCE 
2.1  Finance Measures for Credit Guarantee of Sake Manufacturers 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Finance Measures for Credit Guarantee of Sake Manufacturers. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2013 – 3/2014. 
 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 
4/2013 – 3/2014.  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, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 The Funds' running profit: ¥ 49 million (2012), ¥ 37 million (2013). 
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  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) 
 
   
 
  
2.2  Finance Measures for Mode rnization of Sake Manufactures 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Finance Measures for Modernization of Sake Manufactures. 
  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2013 – 3/2014. 
 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 which had been established by loan before the period 
4/2013 – 3/2014.  The grant which was disbursed for the period 4/2013-3/2014. 
 
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, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 The Funds' running profit: ¥ 149million (2012), ¥ 97 million (2013).  
The grant: ¥ 45 million (2013). 
 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 the subsidy 
 
Quantity of Shipment of Sake (Unit: Kl). Year 2011 2012 2013 
Domestic 602,987 582,952 587,411 
Import 39 54 50 
Total 603,026 583,006 587,461 G/SCM/N/284/JPN 
 
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2.3  Finance Measures for Sing le 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 
 4/2013 – 3/2014.  
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 grant which was disbursed for the period 4/2013-3/2014. 
 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, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 
The grant: ¥ 230 million (2012), ¥ 258 million (2013). 
 
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 the subsidy  
  Quantity of Shipment of Single distilled Shochu (Unit: Kl). 
Year 2011 2012 2013 
Domestic 506,922 505,458 511,319 
Import 619 703 657 
Total 507,541 506,161 511,976 
 Year 2011 2012 2013 
Domestic 602,987 582,952 587,411 
Import 39 54 50 
Total 603,026 583,006 587,461 G/SCM/N/284/JPN 
 
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  3  AGRICULTURE 
3.1  Measures for Rice 1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Measures for Rice. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 Fiscal year 2012 (April 2012-March 2013) (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., grant, 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 2012 ¥ 155,166 million (¥ 153,341 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 2010 8,554 9,018 831 201 
2011 8,566 9,018 997 171 
2012 8,692 8,667, 848 132 
The date source: food balance sheet. 
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  3.2  Measures for Sugar 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Measures for Sugar. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Fiscal year 2012 (April 2012-March 2013) (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 2012 ¥32,140 million (¥28,422 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
1 
 
(Unit: Thousand tons) 
Item Fiscal Year Production Consumption Import Export 
Sugar 
 2010 
2011 2012 752 
729 812 2,283 
2,237 2,223 1,571 
1,327 1,413 2 
3 2 
 
3.3  Measures for Starch 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Measures for Starch. 
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  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Fiscal year 2012 (April 2012-March 2013) (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., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant. 
 7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 The Government provides payments through the Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation, based on the applications from the starch 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 2012 ¥5,933 million (¥6,541 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 
 2010 
2011 2012 2,580 
2,596 2,515 2,761 
2,723 2,637 129 
144 147 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 2012 (April 2012-March 2013) (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. G/SCM/N/284/JPN 
 
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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 natural cheese by productive farmers 
and maintain stable dairy management, the Government provides a certain amount of premium 
for 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 2012 ¥26,952 million (¥22,904 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 
Fresh Milk 
 2010 
2011 2012 7,631 
7,534 7,608 7,631 
7,534 7,608 0 
0 0 3 
2 2 
Butter and 
butter oil 2010 
2011 
2012 70 
63 
70 84 
79 
76 2 
14 
10 0 
0 
0 
Skimmed milk Powder 2010 
2011 2012 149 
135 141 163 
148 141 3 
2 2 0 
0 0 
Sweetened condensed 
skimmed milk 2010 
2011 
2012 5 
5 
5 5 
5 
5 0 
0 
0 0 
0 
0 
Sweetened 
condensed milk 2010 
2011 2012 37 
39 37 41 
38 38 1 
1 1 0 
0 0 
Cheese 2010 
2011 2012 46 
45 47 245 
267 285 199 
222 238 0 
0 0 
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  3.5  Measures for Bovine meat and Pig meat 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Measures for Bovine meat and Pig meat. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Fiscal year 2012 [April 2012-March 2013] (previous year). 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To ensure stable supply of bovine meat and pi gmeat, 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 2012  ¥ 163,404 million (¥ 124,529 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.  G/SCM/N/284/JPN 
 
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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  2010 
2011 2012 358 
353 359 852 
875 858 511 
516 505 0.5 
0.6 0.9 
 Pigmeat  2010 
2011 2012 894 
894 906 1660 
1687 1674 768 
803 759 0.7 
0.9 1.4 
Note: The amounts are converted to those of cut meat. 
 
3.6  Measures for Eggs 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Measures for Eggs.  2. Period covered by the notification 
 Fiscal year 2012 (April 2012 - March 2013) (FY2011 (April 2011 - March 2012)).  
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).  
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
The subsidy supports activities of compensating pr ice drops of eggs, and in the case of further 
drop of price, supports activities to delay the re introduction 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 2012 ¥ 5,189 million （¥ 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.  G/SCM/N/284/JPN 
 
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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 
Eggs 2010 
2011 2012 2,506 
2,495 2,502 2,619 
2,633 2,624 114 
138 123 0.8 
0.5 0.7 
Note: The amount in import and export are converted to those of shell eggs. 
 3.7  Measures for Vegetable 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Measures for Vegetable.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Fiscal year 2012 (April 2012-March 2013) (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 2012  ¥ 9,929 million (¥ 3,194 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. 
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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 
Vegetable 2010 
2011 2012 11,730 
11,821 12,012 14,508 
14,910 15,310 2,783 
3,094 3,302 5 
5 4 
 
3.8  Measures for Fruits 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Measures for Fruits. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 Fiscal year 2012 (April 2012-March 2013) (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 2012 ¥ 6,723 million (¥ 7,528 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. 
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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 
Fruits 2010 
2011 
2012 2,960 
2,954 
3,062 7,719 
7,837 
8,016 4,756 
4,960 
5,007 42 
34 
26 
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 2012 (April 2012 - March 2013) (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., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.). 
 Grant. 
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Pension is provided for farmers who have paid the premium of the pension and have retired from 
the farming management totally and permanently.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 
FY 2012 ¥127,852 million (¥128,041 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.  G/SCM/N/284/JPN 
 
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  3.10  Farming Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Farming Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
Fiscal year 2012 (April 2012-March 2013) (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 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 2012 ¥ 3 million (¥ 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 assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A. 
 
3.11  Japan Finance Corporation Subsidy 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Japan Finance Corporation Subsidy.  2. Period covered by the notification 
 Fiscal year 2012 (April 2012-March 2013) (previous year).  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The purpose of the programme is to contribute to  the improvement of agricultural structure.  
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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 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 2012 ¥ 10,369 million (¥ 6,196 million) 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided on a 
fiscal year basis.  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 N.A.  
3.12  Fisheries Modernizatio n Fund Interest Subsidy 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Fisheries Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy. 
 
2． Period covered by the notification 
 
 Fiscal year 2013 (April 2013 to March 2014)  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. 
 
6． Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant.  G/SCM/N/284/JPN 
 
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  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 organizations including fisheries 
cooperatives which support these sectors.   8． Amount of the subsidy 
 
¥1,125 thousand (¥ 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 subsidy programme 
 
Fund for the Measure to Recovery Fishery Resources. 
 
2． Period covered by the notification 
 
Fiscal year 2013 (April 2013 to March 2014) . 
 
3． Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The purpose of the subsidy is to implement comprehensive programs for the promotion of 
sustainable fisheries, and thereby to ensure stab le, safe and efficient supply of food to people. 
 
4． Background and authorization for the subsidy 
 
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.  5． Legislation under which it is granted 
 
None (Assistance by budget). 
 
6． Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
Grant.  7． To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
The Government funds various comprehensive programs implemented by non-governmental 
organizations. Subsidies are provided for sustainable management of fishery resources, promotion 
of stock enhancement and aquaculture, and conservation of coastal environment for stable supply of food.  
 
8． Amount of the subsidy 
 
¥ 1,810 million (¥ 2,157 million) 
 
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.  G/SCM/N/284/JPN 
 
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  10． Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A. 
 
4  LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 
4.1  Subsidy for Research and Developm ent 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 
 
4/2013 - 3/2014 (Fiscal Year 2013). 
 
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 2013 ¥ 3.1 million (Settlement of Accounts)  FY 2012 ¥ 50.2 million (Settlement of Accounts) 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 
Gunma prefecture: There is no time-limit attached to it. 
Fukui prefecture: from FY 2011 to FY 2013.  
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. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 4/2013 - 3/2014 (Fiscal Year 2013).  G/SCM/N/284/JPN 
 
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  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 2013 ¥ 2.0 million (Settlement of Accounts) 
FY 2012 ¥ 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 
 
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 
 4/2013 - 3/2014 (Fiscal Year 2013).  
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 
 Nine prefectural governments (Akita, Yamagata, Gunma, Saitama, Kanagawa, Fukui, Kyoto, 
Fukuoka 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.  G/SCM/N/284/JPN 
 
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  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 2013 ¥ 45.0 million (Settlement of Accounts) 
FY 2012 ¥ 43.0 million (Settlement of Accounts) 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 Akita prefecture: from FY 2011 to FY 2017 Fukui prefecture: from FY 2011 to FY 2013 
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 
 
4/2013 - 3/2014 (Fiscal Year 2013). 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To promote and develop the leather industry. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 2 prefectural governments (Nara and Hyogo).  
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 2013 ¥ 12.8 million (Settlement of Accounts) FY 2012 ¥ 13.5 million (Settlement of Accounts) 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 
There is no time-limit attached to it. 
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  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 
 
4/2013 - 3/2014 (Fiscal Year 2013). 
 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 
 
9 prefectural governments (Akita, Tochigi, Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa, Tottori, Ehime, Kagoshima and Okinawa). 
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 
Assistance by budget. 
 6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 Grant, interest subsidy and loan.  7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Stockbreeders and their Association.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
FY 2013 ¥ 660.6 million (Settlement of Accounts) 
FY 2012 ¥ 636.9 million (Settlement of Accounts) 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it 
 Kanagawa prefecture: FY 2013 only, or from 1995 to FY 2016, depending on the scheme Okinawa prefecture: from FY 2013 to FY 2015, from FY 1994 to FY 2035, or no time-limit attached 
to it, depending 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 by the notification 
 
4/2013 - 3/2014 (Fiscal Year 2013). G/SCM/N/284/JPN 
 
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3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 To stabilize the poultry farming management. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
5 prefectural governments (Saitama, Kanagawa, Kyoto, 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 2013 ¥ 61.0 million (Settlement of Accounts) 
FY 2012 ¥ 62.4 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 2015 to FY 2017 (each for 3 years) 
Other prefectures; There is no time-limit attached to it. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 N.A.  
4.7  Measures for Vegetable  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme 
 
Measures for Vegetable. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2013 - 3/2014 (Fiscal Year 2013). 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 To stabilize vegetable farming management.  4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 18 prefectural governments (Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, Fukushima, Tochigi, Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa, Gifu, Aichi, Mie, Kyoto, Osaka, Tottori, Ehime, Fukuoka, Kagoshima and Okinawa). 
 
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 
 
Vegetable 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 2013 ¥ 375.9 million (Settlement of Accounts) 
FY 2012 ¥ 283.3 million (Settlement of Accounts) 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 
Kanagawa prefecture: from FY 1963 to FY 2027 
Ehime prefecture: from FY 2010 to FY 2014, or no time-limit attached to it, depending on the 
scheme Okinawa prefecture: from FY 2013 to FY 2014 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 programme 
 
Measures for Fruit.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
4/2013 - 3/2014 (Fiscal Year 2013). 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To stabilize fruit farming management. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
3 prefectural governments (Tottori, Ehime 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 2013 ¥ 15.7 million (Settlement of Accounts) FY 2012 ¥ 17.6 million (Settlement of Accounts) 
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  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 
Tottori prefecture: There is no time-limit attached to it. Ehime prefecture: from FY 1985 to FY 2015 
Okinawa prefecture; from FY 2012 to FY 2015 
 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 
 
4/2013 - 3/2014 (Fiscal Year 2013). 
 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 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 
 
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 2013 ¥ 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 
 
4/2013 - 3/2014 (Fiscal Year 2013). G/SCM/N/284/JPN 
 
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3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 To stabilize vegetable and fruit farming management. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
Yamagata 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 
 
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 2013 ¥ 33.1 million (Settlement of Accounts) 
 FY 2012 ¥ 11.0 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. 
 
4.11  Measures for Beef and Milk 
1. Title of the Subsidy programme 
 
Measures for Beef and Milk.  2. Period covered by the notification 
 4/2013 - 3/2014 (Fiscal Year 2013).  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
To stabilize the stockbreeding management of cattle. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 2 Prefectural Governments (Miyagi and Tochigi). 
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 
Assistance by budget. 
 6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 Interest subsidy.  G/SCM/N/284/JPN 
 
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  7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Agricultural cooperative associations and stockbreeders.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
  FY 2013 ¥ 27.1 million (Settlement of Accounts) 
 FY 2012 ¥ 27.7 million (Settlement of Accounts)  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 Miyagi prefecture: There is no time-limit attached to it. Tochigi prefecture: from FY 2012 to FY 2035. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
N.A. 
 
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