WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
3 September 2007 
 (07-3688) 
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 10 August 2007,  is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Japan.    
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 Japan submits this new and full notifica tion 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 Counter vailing Measures ("Agreement").   
 
 In this notification, Japan had indicated cert ain subsidies which may not constitute "subsidies" 
under Article 1 of the Agreement and certain subsidi es which may not be "specific" under Article 2 of 
the Agreement in order to achieve the maximum tran sparency 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/155/JPN 
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  TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
 
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I. INDUSTRY....................................................................................................................... .........6  
1. Energy Efficient Fluorocarbon-alternative Synthesis Technology Development ...............6  
2. Commission on the Research for the Manufacturing Industries Technology.....................7  
3. Study on the Material Industries-related Technology Measures under the 
Consignment Fee for the Research on the Manufacturing Industries-related 
Technology Measures ............................................................................................................ ...7 
4. Subsidy of Expense to Investigate the Development of Next Generation 
Airplanes...................................................................................................................... ..............8  
5. Assistance for Developm ent of Civil Aircraft.........................................................................9  
6. Commission on the Research and Development of Remote Sensing Technology 
to be Applied to Explorat ion for Oil Resources ...................................................................10  
7. Subsidy to Promote Small Textile and Clothing Enterprises..............................................11  
8. Subsidy for the Bekko and Ivory Industries.........................................................................12  
9. Subsidy for the Leather and Le ather Goods Industries......................................................13  
10. Subsidy for Promoting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products...........................14  
11. Contract for Development of Informat ion Processing System and for Related 
Purposes....................................................................................................................... ............15  
12. Contract for the Equipment of Infr astructure Concerning Information and 
Economy ........................................................................................................................ ..........16  
13. Subsidy to Promote Action to Improve Energy Efficiency of Buildings under the 
Leadership of Energy Suppliers ............................................................................................17  
14. Subsidy for Pre-Evaluation of Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Projects ....................................................................................................................... .............18
 
15. Provision of Equity Capital for Overseas  Exploration and Development of Oil 
and Gas ........................................................................................................................ ............18  
16. Liability Guarantees for Overseas Exploratio n and Development of Oil and Gas...........19  
17. Domestic Non-ferrous Metals Exploration Loans................................................................20  
18. Overseas Non-ferrous Metals Exploration Loans................................................................21  
19. Provision of Equity Capital for Overseas  Non-ferrous Metals Exploration......................22  
20. Liability Guarantees for Mine Development........................................................................23  
21. Grant for Joint Overseas Geological Surveys ......................................................................24  
22. Loans for Purchasing Petroleum and LPG for Stockpiling by Private Companies .........25  
23. Provision of Equity Capital and Loans to Joint Stockpiling Companies...........................25  
24. Mine Pollution Control Loans ...............................................................................................26  
25. Liability Guarantees for Mine Pollution Control ................................................................27  
26. Subsidy for Exploration of Natural Gas ...............................................................................28   G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  27. Subsidy for the Rationalization of Petroleum Refinery.......................................................29  
28. Subsidy for Promotion of Gas Oil Desulfurization ..............................................................30  
29. Subsidy for the Cost of Projects for Improving Refining Technology of Oil 
Producing Countries and for Related Purposes...................................................................31  
30. Subsidy for Major Oil Spill Response Programme..............................................................32  
31. Subsidy for Strengthening and Production System Rationalization of Oil 
Industry....................................................................................................................... .............32  
32. Subsidy for Loans to Construct Pe troleum Storage Facilities............................................33  
33. Subsidy for Loans to Purchase Petroleum and LPG to be Stored .....................................34  
34. Subsidy for Overseas Coal Development Feasibility Survey ..............................................35  
35. Subsidy for Promotion of Coal Production and Utilization Technology ...........................36  
36. Subsidies for Measures to Promote Conversi on into Natural Gas Taken by Local 
City-gas Suppliers ............................................................................................................. ......37  
37. Subsidies for Interest on Loans to In troduce Specific Facilities Suitable for 
Alternative Energies to Oil.................................................................................................... .38 
38. Subsidies for Small and Medium-sca le Hydropower Development ...................................39  
39. Interest Subsidies for Small a nd Medium Scale Hydropower............................................40  
40. Geothermal Ener gy Programme ...........................................................................................40  
41. Contract for Investigation of Promoting the Development and Introduction of 
Hydropower..................................................................................................................... ........42  
42. Subsidy for the Technology Development of Integrated Coal Gasification 
Combined Cycle Power Generation Plant............................................................................43  
43. Subsidies to Offset the Costs of Converting Old Coal-fired Thermal Power 
Generations to Natural Gas ...................................................................................................44  
44. Subsidy for the Innovative and Viable Nuclear Energy Technology Development Project........................................................................................................................ ..............45
 
45. Grant for the Technical Development of a Full-MOX ABWR Plant System....................45  
46. Consignment Experimental and Research Expenses of Survey on Criteria of 
Radioactive Waste Disposal ...................................................................................................46  
47. Cross-check Analysis and Improvement of  Safety Analysis Codes for Nuclear 
Power Plants................................................................................................................... .........47  
48. Research for the Promotion of Na tural Gas in Regional Area ...........................................48  
49. Contract for Research and Study to Promote Coal Supply from Foreign 
Countries...................................................................................................................... ............49  
50. Subsidy for Loans to the Pollution Prevention Fund...........................................................50  
51. Contract for Research on Environmental Effect of Offshore Oil Development ...............51  
52. Well Abandonment Program.................................................................................................52  
53. Contract for Engineering Development to Prevent the Mine Damage ..............................53  G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  II.
 FINANCE ........................................................................................................................ ........54  
54. Special Depreciation or Tax Credit in the Case such as Acquiring Certain 
Facilities to Strengthen the Management .............................................................................54  
55. Special Deduction for Expenditure on Prospecting for Mineral Deposit in Japan and Abroad..................................................................................................................... .........55
 
56. Special Depreciation on Certain Machinery Used for Advanced Technology 
Industries in Certain Advanced Technol ogy Industrial Group-Site Areas.......................56  
57. Special Depreciation on Certain Facilities for Enhancing the Control Method of 
the Producti on Process ......................................................................................................... ..57 
58. Additional Depreciation on Fishing Boat..............................................................................58  
59. Additional Depreciation on Machinery of Corporations Which Carry Out the 
Plans for Improvement of Agriculture Management ..........................................................59  
60. Reserve for Prevention from Mineral Pollution of Metal Mining......................................60  
61. Reserve for Prevention of Certain Disasters ........................................................................61  
62. Reserve for Special Repairs ...................................................................................................6 2 
63. Reserve for Searching out New Mineral Beds in Japan and Abroad.................................63  
64. Finance Measures for Single Di stilled Shochu Manufactures ............................................64  
III. AGRICULTURE .................................................................................................................... 65 
65. Measures for Rice, Wh eat and Barley ..................................................................................65  
66. Measures for Soybean........................................................................................................... ..66 
67. Measures for Sugar............................................................................................................. ....67  
68. Measures for Milk and Dairy Products ................................................................................68  
69. Measures for Bovine meat and Pigmeat ...............................................................................69  
70. Measures fo r Eggs.............................................................................................................. .....71  
71. Measures for Vegetable ......................................................................................................... .72 
72. Measures fo r Fruits............................................................................................................ .....73  
73. Measures for Cocoons........................................................................................................... ..74 
74. Farmer's Pension Fund Subsidy............................................................................................75  
75. Farming Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy ..................................................................76  
76. Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Finance Corporation Subsidy...................................77  
77. Fisheries Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy ..................................................................78  
78. Fund for the Projects Implemented by Regional Governments for Promoting 
Sustainable Fisheries .......................................................................................................... ....79  
79. Fund for the Activities Implemented by Non-governmental Organizations for 
Promoting Sustainable Fisheries ...........................................................................................80  
80. Wood Industry Upgrading Funds .........................................................................................81  
IV. TRANSPORT...................................................................................................................... ....81  
81. Grant for Promotion of Research and Development of Future Ships................................81   G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  V. LOCAL GOVERNMENTS....................................................................................................82  
82. Subsidy for Research and Development of Next Generation Technology .........................82  
83. Subsidy for Promoting Stable Manage ment of the Bekko Industry ..................................83  
84. Subsidy for Promoting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products...........................84  
85. Subsidy for the Searching for Oil and Natural Gas Fields Development ..........................85  
86. Subsidy for Leather Industry ................................................................................................86  
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  I. INDUSTRY 
1. Energy Efficient Fluorocarbon-alternative Synthesis Technology Development 
1. Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Energy Efficient Fluorocarbon-alternative Synthesis Technology Development.   
 
2. Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  Using high-efficiency synthesis technology development, to promote the usage of a fluorocarbon-alternative that does not damage th e ozone layer and that has a minimal greenhouse 
effect.   
 
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.)
 
 
 Contract.   
 7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  New Energy and Industrial Technol ogy Development Organization.   
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 192 million.    Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 182 million.   
 Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 182 million.   
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  4/2002 - 3/2007.    
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  N.A.   
  G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  2. Commission on the Research for the Manufacturing Industries Technology 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
  The Commission on the Research for the Manufacturing Industries Technology.    
2. Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 To pursue study necessary for the promotion of the manufacturing in dustrial and housing 
industry sectors.    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.)
 
  Contract.    
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  Corporation, foundation, etc.    8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
 Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 10 million.    Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 10 million.    Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 10 million.    
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  4/2002 - 3/2007.    10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 N.A.   
 
3. Study on the Material Industries-related  Technology Measures under the Consignment 
Fee for the Research on the Manufacturing  Industries-related Technology Measures 
1. Title of the subsidy programme   
 
 Study on the Material Industries-related T echnology Measures under the Consignment Fee for 
the Research on the Manufacturing Industries-related Technology Measures.    G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  2. Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 To promote expansion measures of industries, su ch as investigations of technical targets and 
market trends in the fine-ceramics 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.)
 
  Contract.    
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  Japan Fine Ceramics Association, Japan Fine Ceramics Center.    8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 20 million.    9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
 
 It was finished in 2005 fiscal year.   
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  N.A.   
 
4. Subsidy of Expense to Investigate the Deve lopment of Next Generation Airplanes 
1. Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Subsidy of Expense to Investigate the Deve lopment of Next Generation Airplanes.   
 
2. Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 To promote technological research for aircraft development.    G/SCM/N/155/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
 
 
 Assistance by budget.    6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
 
 Grant.   
 7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  The Japan Aircraft Development Corp. (JADC).   
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 120 million.    Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 143 million.   
 Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 144 million.   
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  4/1991 - 3/2007.   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  N.A.    
5. Assistance for Development of Civil Aircraft 
1. Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Assistance for Development of Civil Aircraft.    2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
 4/2005 - 3/2006.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  To promote international collaborative joint pr ojects for the development of aircraft and aero 
engine technology.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.   
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted
 
  The Law of Aircraft Industry Promotion.    G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
  The Assistance is provided in the form of  reimbursable grant only for international 
cooperative development projects which involve a gr eat amount of risks, through the International 
Aircraft Development Fund.   
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  The Japan Aircraft Development Corp. (JADC),  The Japanese Aero Engines Corp. (JAEC).   
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 1,014 million.    Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 821 million.   
 Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 936 million.   
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  This programme started in April 1986, and there is no time limit attached to it.   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  N.A.    
6. Commission on the Research and Developmen t of Remote Sensing Technology to be 
Applied to Exploration for Oil Resources 
1. Title of the subsidy programme
 
  The commission on the Research and Development of Remote Sensing Technology to be Applied to Exploration for Oil Resources.    
2. Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 To implement research and development pr ojects for satellite sensors for the purpose of 
improving remote-sensing technology to be app lied to exploration for oil resources.   
 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.)
 
  Contract.     G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
  National Institute of Advanced Industrial  Science and Technology, Japan Resources 
Observation System Organization.    
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 2,277 million.    Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 2,224 million.   
 Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 1,907 million.   
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  This program started in April 1981, and th ere is no time limit attached to it.   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  N.A.    
7. Subsidy to Promote Small Textile and Clothing Enterprises 
1. Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Subsidy to Promote Small Textile and Clothing Enterprises.    2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
 4/2005 - 3/2006.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  Promotion of the use of information technology by small textile industry enterprises, support 
for educational training, and promotion of silk products.   
 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
 
 
 To small textile and clothing enterprises, through the Organization for Small & Medium 
Enterprises and Regional Innovation of Japan (SMRJ).   G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2003 (budget) ¥ 151 million.    Fiscal year 2004 (budget) ¥ 137 million.   
 Fiscal year 2005 (budget) ¥ 132 million.   
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  4/1999 - 3/2009.   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
Year 2003 2004 2005 
Production 796,018t 780,974t 733,997t 
Import 1,821,631t 1,913,161t 1,864,895t 
Export 411,247t 436,276t 416,898t 
Domestic consumption 2,236,562t 2,285,789t 2,183,845t 
 
 
8. Subsidy for the Bekko and Ivory Industries 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
  Subsidy for the Bekko and Ivory Industries.    2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
 4/2005 - 3/2006.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  To provide relief to the tortoise-shell and i vory industries, which have suffered losses due to 
the prohibition of trade by the Convention on Intern ational 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 associ ations which conduct consulting services or 
maintaining of processing skill on bekko and ivory,  etc. for the bekko and ivory industries.  In 
addition, the associations consis t of SMEs in this sector.    G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 100 million.    Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 93 million.   
 Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 93 million.   
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  The subsidy was started in April 1991, and there is no time limit attached to it.   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  N.A. (Trade of these goods are prohibited by CITES).    9. 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
 
 
 4/2005 - 3/2006.    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 governme nts 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, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
 Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 277 million.    Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 268 million.    Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 279 million.    G/SCM/N/155/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 1971, and there is no time-limit attached to it.   
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 Statistics on leather and leather goods (Unit:  100 Million yen) 
 
Year 2003 2004 2005 
Production N.A. N.A. N.A. 
Import  2,743 2,587 2,856 
Export 153 170 182 
 
 
10. 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
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 To promote Japanese traditional craft products.    4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
 
 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.   
 5. Legislation under which it is granted
  
  The Law on the Promotion for Traditional Craft Products.   
 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
  Grant.    7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
 
 Manufacturing cooperative society, etc.    8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
 Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 200 million.    Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 200 million.    Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 200 million.    G/SCM/N/155/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 1974, and there is no time limit attached to it.   
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
  (million yen) 
Year 2003 2004 2005 
Production 200,318 194,179 - 
Import  0 0 0 
Export N.A. N.A. N.A. 
 
 These goods are produced only in Japan.  There is few amount of export because these are 
used in the Japanese life style.   
 
11. Contract for Development of Information Processing System and for Related Purposes 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
 Contract for Development of Information Processing System and for Related Purposes.   
 2. Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  R&D of infrastructure equipment for the development of IT 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.)
 
  Contract.    
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  Private-sector organization etc.    Japan Information Processing Development Corporation.    New Media Development Association.   
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 1,509 million.    Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 529 million.   
 Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 969 million.   G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  This programme was started in April 1973, a nd there is no time limit attached to it.   
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 N.A.    
12. Contract for the Equipment of Infrastr ucture Concerning Information and Economy 
1. Title of the subsidy programme
 
 
 Contract for the Equipment of Infrastructure Concerning Information and Economy.    2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
 4/2005 - 3/2006.   
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  Investigation of the infrastructure equipment in order to promote the restructuring of the 
social system using IT.   
 
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.)
 
 
 Contract.   
 7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  Private-sector organization etc.   
 New Media Development Association.   
 Japanese Standards Association.    8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
 Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 2,100 million.   
 Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 1,265 million.    Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 1,891 million.    9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
 
 4/2001 - 3/2006.    G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy  
  N.A.    
13. Subsidy to Promote Action to Improve Energy Efficiency of Buildings under the 
Leadership of Energy Suppliers 
1. Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Subsidy to Promote Action to Improve Energy Efficiency of Buildings under the Leadership of Energy Suppliers.   
 
2. Period covered by the notification
  
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  To promote actions under the leadership of energy suppliers for the improvement of energy efficiency in the commercial and residential sectors.    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 Petroleum and Sophisticated Structure of Energy of Supply and 
Demand (1.2.2.and 1.2.3).    6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
  Grant.   
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
  
  To Energy Supply Company and Local government, through NEDO (The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization).   
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 1,600 million.    
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  The subsidy was started in April 2005, and there is no time limit attached to it.   
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 N.A.    G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  14. Subsidy for Pre-Evaluation of Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Projects 
1. Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Subsidy for Pre-Evaluation of Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Projects.   
 
2. Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
  
 
 To promote overseas oil and gas exploration an d development, and thereby ensure a stable 
supply of these resources for Japan, by subsidizing a portion of the pre-evaluation expenses.    4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
 
 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.    5. Legislation under which it is granted
  
  Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation Law.   
 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
  Grant.    
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  Japanese companies that conduct overseas oil and gas exploration and development, through 
Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation.    8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 188 million.    Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 0 million.    
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
  
  The subsidy was initiated in February 2004, an d there is no time limit attached to it.   
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 N.A.   
 
15. Provision of Equity Capital for Overseas Ex ploration and Development of Oil and Gas 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
 Provision of Equity Capital for Overseas Expl oration and Development of Oil and Gas.    G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  2. Period covered by the notification   
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
  
 
 To promote overseas oil and gas exploration an d development, and thereby ensure a stable 
supply of these resources in Japan, by providi ng limited equity capital for exploration and 
development expenses.    
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.    5. Legislation under which it is granted
 
 
 Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation Law.    6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
  Provision of equity capital.   
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  Japanese companies that conduct overseas expl oration 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, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 0 million.    Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 1,045 million.   
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  The subsidy was initiated in February 2004, an d there is no time limit attached to it.   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  N.A.    
16. Liability Guarantees for Overseas Explorat ion 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
 
 
 4/2005 - 3/2006.   G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  To promote overseas oil and gas exploration an d development, and thereby ensure a stable 
supply of these resources for Japan, by guarant eeing liabilities in connection with oil and gas 
exploration and development.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.    
5. Legislation under which it is granted
  
  Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation Law.    6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
 
 Liability guarantees.    7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  Japanese companies that conduct overseas expl oration 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, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
 Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 2,685 million.   
 Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 27,454 million.    9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  The subsidy was initiated in February 2004, an d there is no time limit attached to it.   
 
10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  N.A.    17. Domestic Non-ferrous Metals Exploration Loans 
1. Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Domestic Non-ferrous Metals Exploration Loans.    2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
 4/2005 - 3/2006.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 To promote domestic metals exploration and development, and thereby ensure a stable 
mineral supply in Japan, by extending loans to cover a part of exploration expenses.    G/SCM/N/155/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.)
 
 
 Loan.   
 7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  Holders of mining rights for non-ferrous metallic  minerals, through Japan Oil, Gas and Metals 
National Corporation.   
 8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 630 million.   
 Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 730 million.   
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  The subsidy was initiated in February 2004, an d there is no time limit attached to it.   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  N.A.    
18. Overseas Non-ferrous Metals Exploration Loans 
1. Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Overseas Non-ferrous Metals Exploration Loans.    2. Period covered by the notification
  
 
 4/2005 - 3/2006.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
  
  To promote overseas metals exploration and development, and thereby ensure a stable 
mineral supply in Japan, by extending loans to c over 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.    G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
  Loan.    7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
  
 
 Japanese mining companies that conduct over seas mineral exploration, through Japan Oil, 
Gas and Metals National Corporation.    8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 0 million.    Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 0 million.    
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  The subsidy was initiated in February 2004, an d there is no time limit attached to it.   
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 N.A.   
 
19. Provision of Equity Capital for Overse as Non-ferrous Metals Exploration 
1. Title of the subsidy programme   
 
 Provision of Equity Capital for Oversea s Non-ferrous Metals Exploration.   
 2. Period covered by the notification
  
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
  
  To promote overseas metals exploration and development, and thereby ensure a stable mineral supply in Japan, by providing limited e quity capital for 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.)
 
  Provision of equity capital.   
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  Japanese mining companies that conduct overseas mineral exploration through Japan Oil, Gas 
and Metals National Corporation.    G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 0 million.    Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 0 million.   
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
  
  The subsidy was initiated in February 2004, an d there is no time limit attached to it.   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  N.A.    
20. Liability Guarantees for Mine Development 
1. Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Liability Guarantees for Mine Development.    2. Period covered by the notification
  
 
 4/2005 - 3/2006.   
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
  
  To promote overseas mine development, and th ereby ensure a stable mineral supply in Japan, 
by guaranteeing liabilities related to mine development.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.    
5. Legislation under which it is granted
  
  Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation Law.    6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
 
 Liability guarantees.    7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  Japanese mining companies that develop over seas non-ferrous metal mines through Japan Oil, 
Gas and Metals National Corporation.   
 8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
 Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 0 million.   
 Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 0 million.   G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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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, an d there is no time limit attached to it.   
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
  
 
 N.A.    
21. Grant for Joint Overseas Geological Surveys 
1. Title of the subsidy programme
 
 
 Grant for Joint Overseas Geological Surveys.    2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
 4/2005 - 3/2006.   
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  To promote overseas mineral exploration and development, and thereby ensure a stable 
mineral supply in Japan, by subsidizing a part of survey expenses.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
  
  Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.    
5. Legislation under which it is granted
 
  Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation Law.    6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
 
 Grant.   
 7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
  
  Japan-based corporations that conduct overseas geological surveys for mineral exploration 
jointly with foreign-based corporations, through Jap an Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation.   
 8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 20 million.   
 Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 94 million.   
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  The subsidy was initiated in February 2004, an d there is no time limit attached to it.   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  N.A.     G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  22. Loans for Purchasing Petroleum and LPG for Stockpiling by Private Companies 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
  Loans for Purchasing Petroleum and LPG fo r Stockpiling by Private Companies.   
 
2. Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 To ensure stockpiling of petroleum and LPG by  private companies by extending loans to fund 
the purchase of petroleum and LPG.    4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
 
 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.    5. Legislation under which it is granted
 
  Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation Law.   
 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
  Loan.    
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
  
  Companies that are obliged to stockpile petrol eum or LPG through Japan Oil, Gas and Metals 
National Corporation.    8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 314,603 million.    Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 329,854 million.    
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
  
  The subsidy was initiated in February 2004, an d there is no time limit attached to it.   
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 N.A.   
 
23. 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.   G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  2. Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
  
 
 To ensure petroleum and LPG stockpiling by pr oviding equity capital and/or loaning funds 
for stockpiling facilities to joint stockpiling companies.    4. Background and authority for the subsidy
  
 
 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.    5. Legislation under which it is granted
  
 
 Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation Law.   
 6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
  Provision of equity capital/loans.    
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
  
  Joint stockpiling companies through Japan Oil,  Gas and Metals National Corporation.   
 8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 0 million.    Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 0 million.    9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
 
 The subsidy was initiated in February 2004, an d there is no time limit attached to it.   
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 N.A.   
 
24. Mine Pollution Control Loans 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
  Mine Pollution Control Loans.   
 
2. Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  To prevent environmental pollution caused by mining activities by extending loans to cover a portion of mine pollution control costs.     G/SCM/N/155/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.)
 
 
 Loan.   
 7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  Companies or persons that conduct mine pollu tion control through Japan Oil, Gas and Metals 
National Corporation.   
 8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 562 million.   
 Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 700 million.   
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
  
  The subsidy was initiated in February 2004, an d there is no time limit attached to it.   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
   
  N.A.    
25. Liability Guarantees for Mine Pollution Control 
1. Title of the subsidy programme
  
  Liability Guarantees for Mine Pollution Control.    2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
 4/2005 - 3/2006.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  To prevent environmental pollution caused by mining activities by guaranteeing liabilities 
related to mine pollution control.   
 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.    G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
  Liability guarantees.    7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
 
 Companies or persons that conduct mine pollu tion control through Japan Oil, Gas and Metals 
National Corporation.    8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 0 million.    Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 0 million.    
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  The subsidy was initiated in February 2004, an d there is no time limit attached to it.   
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 N.A.   
 
26. Subsidy for Exploration of Natural Gas 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
 Subsidy for Exploration of Natural Gas.   
 2. Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  To promote exploration and development of Japan's natural gas resources.    4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
 
 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.    5. Legislation under which it is granted
 
  Petroleum and Combustible Natural Gas Resources Development Law.   
 
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 owners w ho have natural gas mining rights.   
  G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 2,120 million.    Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 1,516 million.   
 Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 1,516 million.   
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  The subsidy was started in April 1952, and there is no time limit attached to it.   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
   (Unit:  million cubic meter) 
 FY 2003 FY 2004 FY 2005 
Production 2,814 2,957 3,140 
Import 72,399 70,282 69,130 
Consumption 75,213 72,829 72,270 
Export 0 0 0 
 
27. Subsidy for the Rationalization of Petroleum Refinery 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
  Subsidy for the Rationalization of Petroleum Refinery.    2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
 4/2005 - 3/2006.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  To assist the rationalization (such as desulphurization) of refineries.   
 
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 and Interest rate subsidy.   
 7.  To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  Oil refining companies, etc. G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 152 million.    Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 5,404 million.   
 Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 4,494 million.   
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  The subsidy was started in April 1986, and there is no time limit attached to it.   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  N.A.    28. Subsidy for Promotion of Gas Oil Desulfurization 
1. Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Subsidy for Promotion of Gas Oil Desulfurization.    2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
 4/2005 - 3/2006.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 To assist the advancement of refineries, in order to promote gas oil desulphurization.   
 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 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 12 million.   
 Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 5 million.   
 Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 0 million.    G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
  4/1990 - 3/2006.    10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 N.A.    
29. Subsidy for the Cost of Projects for Improving  Refining Technology of Oil Producing 
Countries and for Related Purposes 
1. Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Subsidy for the Cost of Projects for Improving Refining Technology of Oil Producing Countries and for Related Purposes.    
2. Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 To exchange experts, studies and cooperative R& D for technologies related to the oil industry 
between Japan and oil-producing countries.    4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
 
 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.   
 5. Legislation under which it is granted
 
  Assistance by budget.    
6.  Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
  Grant.    7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
 
 Japan Cooperation Center, Petroleum.    8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
 Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 4,853 million.   
 Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 3,867 million.    Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 3,568 million.    9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
 
 This program started in April 1981, and ther e is no time limit is attached to it.   G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  N.A.    
30. 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
 
 
 4/2005 - 3/2006.    3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 To prepare a system to respond to a majo r oil spill disaster at home or abroad.   
 4.  Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.    
5.  Legislation under which it is granted
 
  Assistance by budget.    6.  Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
 
 Grant.    7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  Petroleum Association of Japan.   
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 712 million.   
 Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 719 million.   
 Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 777 million.    9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  The subsidy was started in FY 1990, and there is no time-limit attached to it.   
 
10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  N.A.    31. Subsidy for Strengthening and Production System Rationalization of Oil Industry 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Subsidy for Strengthening and Production Sy stem Rationalization of Oil Industry.    G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  2.  Period covered by the notification  
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 To assist with the closure of refineries to streamline the industry.    4.  Background and authority for the subsidy
 
 
 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.   
 5.  Legislation under which it is granted
 
  Assistance by budget.   
 
6.  Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
  Grant.    7.  To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
 
 Petroleum Association of Japan.    8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
 Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 198 million.    Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 192 million.    9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
 
 4/2004 - 3/2005.   
 10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  N.A.   
 
32. Subsidy for Loans to Construct Petroleum Storage Facilities 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Subsidy for Loans to Construct Petroleum Storage Facilities.    
2.  Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 To ensure a stable supply of oil by ta king measures to secure oil stockpiles.   G/SCM/N/155/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
 
 
 Law Concerning the Ensuring of Petroleum Stockpiles.    6.  Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
 
 Interest rate subsidy.   
 7.  To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  The subsidy is provided to Japan Devel opment Bank and Okinawa Development Finance 
Corporation which loan funds for c onstruction of petroleum storage facilities at low interest rates.   
 8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 2 million.   
 Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 0 million.   
 Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 0 million.    9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
 
 This program was started in April 1981, a nd there is no time limit attached to it.   
 10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  N.A.   
 
33. 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
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 To ensure a stable supply of oil by ta king 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.     G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  6.  Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)   
  Interest rate subsidy.    7.  To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
 
 Oil refining companies, etc.    8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
 Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 1,987 million.    Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 1,336 million.    Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 1,273 million.    
9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  This program was started in April 1972, a nd there is no time-limit attached to it.   
 10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 N.A.   
 
34. Subsidy for Overseas Coal Development Feasibility Survey 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme  
 
 Subsidy for Overseas Coal Deve lopment Feasibility Survey.   
 2.  Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    
3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  Support for exploration and development of overseas coal resources by Japanese private companies through the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) in 
order to help secure a stable supply of coal resources for Japan's future.   
 
4.  Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.    5.  Legislation under which it is granted
 
 
 Law Concerning the Promotion of Developm ent and Introduction of Alternative Energy 
Sources.    6.  Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
 
 Grant.   G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  7.  To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  The New Energy and Industrial Technolog y Development Organization (NEDO).   
 8.  Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal Year 2003 (final results) ¥ 10.4 million.    Fiscal Year 2004 (final results) ¥ 47.1 million.    Fiscal Year 2005 (final results) ¥ 46.9 million.   
 
9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  The subsidy was started in April 1980, and there is no time limit attached to it.   
 
10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  N.A.    
35. Subsidy for Promotion of Coal Production and Utilization Technology 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme
 
 
 Subsidy for Promotion of Coal Pr oduction and Utilization Technology.   
 2.  Period covered by the notification
 
 
 4/2005 - 3/2006.   
 3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  To assist the development of environmenta lly sound technology for coal production and 
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
 
  New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).   
 Japan Coal Energy Center, etc.    G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  8.  Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal Year 2003 (final results) ¥ 1,455 million.    Fiscal Year 2004 (final results) ¥ 1,003 million.   
 Fiscal Year 2005 (final results) ¥ 1,237 million.   
 9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  This program started from 1993 and no specific time limit exists at the moment.   
 
10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  N.A.    36. Subsidies for Measures to Promote Conversion  into Natural Gas Taken by Local City-
gas Suppliers 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Subsidies for Measures to Promote Conversi on into Natural Gas Taken by Local City-gas 
Suppliers.   
 
2.  Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    
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, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 1,688 million.    Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 1,662 million.    Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 1,507 million.   G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  The subsidy was started in April 1985, and th ere is no time limits attached to it.   
 10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 N.A.    
37. Subsidies for Interest on Loans to Introdu ce Specific Facilities Suitable for Alternative 
Energies to Oil 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Subsidies for Interest on Loans to Introdu ce Specific Facilities Suitable for Alternative 
Energies to Oil.    
2.  Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    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, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
 Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 363 million.   
 Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 340 million.    Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 309 million.    9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
 
 The subsidy was started in April 1985, and there is no time limit attached to it.    G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
  N.A.    
38. Subsidies for Small and Medium-scale Hydropower Development 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Subsidies for Small and Medium-scale Hydropower Development.    2.  Period covered by the notification
 
 
 4/2005 - 3/2006.    3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 In order to promote the development of hy dropower, an indigenous energy resource, reduce 
the initial generation cost of small- and medium- scale hydropower projects by providing subsidies to 
cover 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
 
 
 The subsidy is provided to electricity utiliti es, wholesale supplier and installer of in-house 
generator through the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).   
 8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 553 million.    Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 561 million.    Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 590 million.    
9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  The subsidy was started in April 1980, and there is no time limit attached to it.   
 10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 N.A.    G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  39. Interest Subsidies for Small and Medium Scale Hydropower 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Interest Subsidies for Small and Medium Scale Hydropower.    
2.  Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 To provide subsidies by the New Energy Founda tion (NEF) to cover the interest generated in 
relation to the construction costs of small- and me dium-scale hydropower plants during a fixed period 
after the start of their operation.    
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
 
  New Energy Foundation (NEF).    8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 169 million.    Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 238 million.    Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 251 million.   
 
9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  The subsidy was started in April 1985, and there is no time limit attached to it.   
 10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 N.A.    
40. Geothermal Energy Programme 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme
 
 
 Geothermal Energy Programme  1)  Subidy for the Geothermal Development Promotion Survey.    2)  Subsidy for the Cost of Developm ent of Geothermal Power Generation.    G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  2.  Period covered by the notification  
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 To assist with the construction of geotherm al power plants and surveys of geothermal 
development, etc. 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
 
  The sub-programme 1 and 2 are provided to the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).    
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  1)  Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 2,066 million.     Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 1,814 million.     Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 1,672 million.   
 
 2)  Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 513 million.     Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 374 million.     Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 451 million.    
9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  1) 4/1980 - 3/2010.    2) 4/1986 - 3/2010.    10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 N.A.   G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  41. Contract for Investigation of Promotin g the Development and Introduction of 
Hydropower 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme
  
  Contract for Investigation of Promoting th e Development and Introduction of Hydro Power 
1) Contract for Fundamental Investigation of Guiding the Development and Introduction 
of Small and Medium Hydropower.   
2)  Contract for Investigation of the Development of Technology for the Effective 
Utilization of Hydropower Resources.   
 
2.  Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 To promote the development of hydropower, an oil-alternative energy.    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.)
 
  Contract.    7.  To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
 
 1)  New Energy Foundation.   
 2)  New Energy Foundation, Pacific Consultants Co., Ltd.,    Chugoku Electric Power Co., Inc.    8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  1) Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 637 million.     Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 717 million.     Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 419 million.    
 2) Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 158 million.   
  Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 152 million.     Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 121 million.    9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
 
 1) This program was started in April 1986, and there is no time-limit attached to it.   
 2) 4/2002 - 3/2006.    G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
  N.A.  
42. Subsidy for the Technology Development of In tegrated Coal Gasification Combined 
Cycle Power Generation Plant 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Subsidy for the Technology Development of In tegrated Coal Gasification Combined Cycle 
Power Generation Plant.   
 
2.  Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    
3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  To develop technology for Integrated Coal G asification Combined Cycle Power Generation.   
 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, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
 Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 0 million.    Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 4,754 million.    Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 8,191 million.    9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
 
 4/1999 - 3/2009.    10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 N.A.   G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  43. Subsidies to Offset the Costs of Convertin g Old Coal-fired Thermal Power Generations 
to Natural Gas 
1. Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Subsidies to Offset the Costs of Converting Old Coal-fired Thermal Power Generations to 
Natural Gas.   
 2.  Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.   
 
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 De velopment Acceleration Measures 1-3-4.   
 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 w ith 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, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
 Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 0 million.    Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 0 million.    Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 0 million.    9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
 
 4/2002 - 3/2009.    10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 N.A.   
  G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  44. Subsidy for the Innovative and Viable Nucl ear Energy Technology Development Project 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme  
  Subsidy for the Innovative and Viable Nucl ear Energy Technology Development Project.   
 
2.  Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 The Government of Japan supports the innova tive and viable R&D activities of the private 
sector in the nuclear technology field that enhan ce the safety and economy of nuclear power plants 
and nuclear fuel cycle facilities.    
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 etc.    8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 1,843 million.    Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 1,989 million.    Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 1,707 million.   
 
9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  4/2000 - 3/2010.    10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 N.A.    
45. Grant for the Technical Development of a Full-MOX ABWR Plant System 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme
 
 
 Grant for the Technical Development of a Full-MOX ABWR Plant System.   G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  2.  Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    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 contribu te to maintaining an appropriate balance in 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, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 1,713 million.    Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 2,315 million.    Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 3,506 million.   
 
9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  4/1996 - 3/2011.    
10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  N.A.    
46. Consignment Experimental and Research Expens es of Survey on Criteria of Radioactive 
Waste Disposal 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Consignment Experimental and Research Expe nses of Survey on Criteria of Radioactive 
Waste Disposal.    
2. Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
  To commission research on the criteria for radioactive waste disposal.   
 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.)
 
  Contract.   
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  Radioactive Waste Management Funding and Ce ntral Research Institute of Electric Power 
Industry, etc.    
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 4,460 million.    Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 4,705 million.   
 Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 4,782 million.   
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  4/1983 - 3/2007.    
10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  This subsidy has no effects on trade, because its  purpose is survey on criteria of radioactive 
waste disposal.    47. Cross-check Analysis and Improvement of Safety Analysis Codes for Nuclear Power 
Plants 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Cross-check Analysis and Improvement of Safety Analysis Codes for Nuclear Power Plants.    
2.  Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 To enhance the safety examination function in  connection with permits for building reactors 
by improving safety analysis codes, which are re quired for the cross-checking of safety analysis 
calculations.    G/SCM/N/155/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
 
 
 Law on Special Accounts for Electric Powe r Development Acceleration Measures.   
 6.  Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
 
 Grant.   
 7.  To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  Japan Nuclear Energy Safety Organization.   
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 932 million.    Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 932 million.   
 Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 610 million.   
 9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  4/1980 - 3/2010.   
 
10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  N.A.    
48. Research for the Promotion of Natural Gas in Regional Area 
1. Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Research for the Promotion of Natural Gas in Regional Area.    2.  Period covered by the notification
 
 
 4/2005 - 3/2006.    3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  To conduct surveys and R&D and provid e information to establish the necessary 
infrastructure for the promotion of natural gas.   
 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/155/JPN 
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  6.  Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
  Contract.    7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
 
 The Japan Gas Association.    The Gas Appliances Inspection Association.    8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 1,265 million.    Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 1,104 million.    Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 1,152 million.   
 
9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  1985 – 2010.    10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 N.A.    
49. Contract for Research and Study to Pr omote Coal Supply from Foreign Countries 
1. Title of the subsidy programme
 
 
 Contract for Research and Study to Promote Coal Supply from Foreign Countries.    2. Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.   
 
3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  To contribute to a stable supply of coal, by ap plication of the safety technologies accumulated 
in Japan as well as the devel opment of necessary safety technologies in response to the actual 
conditions of each coal-producing country as measures to prevent serious accidents in coal mines.   
 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.)
 
 
 Contract.   G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  Japan Coal Energy Center.    8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 479 million.    Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 458 million.    Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 457 million.   
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  1996 – 2006.    
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
   (Unit:  thousand tons) 
COAL CY 2000 CY 2001 CY 2002 CY 2003 CY 2004 CY 2005 
Production  3,147 3,195 1,380 1,342 1,328 1,114 
Import 145,278 155,784 158,534 167,018 179,984 180,808 
Consumption 148,939 152,670 156,106 161,187 174,994 180,160 
Export 0 0 0 0 0 0 
 
 
50. Subsidy for Loans to the Pollution Prevention Fund 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
  Subsidy for Loans to the Pollution Prevention Fund.    2.  Period covered by the notification
 
 
 4/2005 - 3/2006.   
 3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  To prevent pollution caused by metal mines.   
 
4.  Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.    5.  Legislation under which it is granted
 
 
 The Law of Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation.   
 6.  Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
 
 Grant.    G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  7.  To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
  The subsidy is provided to ow ners who have mining rights, through the Japan Oil, Gas and 
Metals National Corporation in the form of Loans.    
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 23 million.    Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 17 million.   
 Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 11 million.   
 9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  This programme was started in April 1973, and its termination is not determined.   
 
10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  N.A.    
51. Contract for Research on Environmenta l Effect of Offshore Oil Development 
1. Title of the subsidy programme
  
  Contract for Research on Environmental Effect of Offshore Oil Development.    2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
 4/2005 - 3/2006.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  Research on environmental effects of offshore oil development.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.    
5. Legislation under which it is granted
 
  Assistance by budget.    6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
 
 Contract.   
 7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  Engineering Advancement Association of Japan.   G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 114 million.    Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 80 million.   
 Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 80 million.   
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  2003 - 2005.   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  N.A.    52. Well Abandonment Program 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme
 
  The Well Abandonment Program 
1) Contract for Research and Proof to Identify a Location of Neglected Well in the 
Ground.   
 2) Subsidy for Oil Well Abandonment.   
 2. Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  1) Establishment of methods to identify th e location of abandoned underground wells.   
2) To prevent pollution caused by abandone d oil wells for which appropriate measures 
had not been taken.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.    
5. Legislation under which it is granted
 
  Assistance by budget.    6. Form of the 
subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 1)  Contract.   
 2)  Grant.    7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
 
 1) Engineering Advancement Association of Japan.   
2) The subsidy is provided from Government  directly to local government who will 
abandon oil well.   
  G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  1)  Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 122 million.     Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 129 million.   
  Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 62 million.   
  2)  Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 0 million.     Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 0 million.     Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 24 million.   
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  1)  2003 - 2005.    2)  2003 - 2008.   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  N.A.   
 
53. Contract for Engineering Developm ent to Prevent the Mine Damage 
1. Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Contract for Engineering Development to Prevent the Mine Damage.    2.  Period covered by the notification
 
 
 4/2005 - 3/2006.    3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  To develop technology for energy-savin g when processing mine waste water.   
 
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.)
 
 
 Contract.   
 7.  To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  Japan Oil Gas and Metals National Corporation (re organized Metal Mining Agency of Japan).   G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Fiscal year 2003 (final results) ¥ 65 million.    Fiscal year 2004 (final results) ¥ 146 million.   
 Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 146 million.   
 9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  2003 - 2006.   
 
10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  N.A.    II. FINANCE 
54. Special Depreciation or Tax Credit in the Case such as Acquiring Certain Facilities to 
Strengthen the Management 
1. Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Special depreciation or tax credit in the case such as acquiring certain facilities to strengthen 
the management.   
 2. Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  Improvement of the management of the agricultural processing business.    4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
 
 Ministry of Finance.    5. Legislation under which it is granted
 
 
 Special Taxation Measures Law.   
 6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
  Tax deferral or tax credit.    
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  Small- and medium sized enterprises engagi ng in the agricultural processing businesses.    G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  hoice of special depreciation of 30 per cent of the acquisition cost or tax credit of 7 per cent of the acquisition cost on the equipment.  As for leasing, tax credit on the 60 per cent of the leasing fee is 
permitted.   
 9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  Between April 1, 1987 and March 31, 2007.   
 
10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  Production of main industries (thousand ton) 
 FY 2003 FY 2004 FY 2005 
Cheese 119 120 123 
Polished Barley 180 210 209 
Wheat Flour 4,992 4,965 4,904 
 
55. Special Deduction for Expenditure on Prospecting for Mineral Deposit in Japan and 
Abroad 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme  
  Special deduction for expenditure on prospecti ng for mineral deposit in Japan and abroad.   
 
2.  Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 To ensure continuity of mining business.    4.  Background and authority for the subsidy
 
 
 Ministry of Finance.   
 5.  Legislation under which it is granted
 
  Special Taxation Measures Law.    
6.  Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
  Deduction from taxable income.    7.  To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
 
 A person or a corporation engaging in mining industry.   G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  The lowest of the following three amounts may be deducted from taxable income:   
1) the amount of the prospecting costs in curred, including depreciation expenses 
allowed on machinery and equipment used for prospecting.   
 2) the amount added back to the taxable income from the prospecting cost reserve.    3) the amount of corporation income for the business year.    9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
 
 Between April 1, 1965 and March 31, 2007.    10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 The amount of domestic productio n of minerals (thousand ton) 
 
Year 2003 2004 2005 
Lead 5.7 (5.3%) 5.5 (5.8%) 3.4 (3.3%) 
Zinc 44.6 (7.6%) 47.8 (7.8%) 41.5 (7.3%) 
 
 NB. The Percentage is derived from the following:  The amount of Domestic production / (Domestic production + imports).   
 
56. Special Depreciation on Certain Machinery  Used for Advanced Technology Industries 
in Certain Advanced Technology  Industrial Group-Site Areas 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme
 
 
 Special depreciation on certain machinery used for advanced technology industries in certain 
advanced technology industrial group-site areas.    2.  Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.   
 
3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  Promotion of the industrial development in certain areas, based on the advanced technology 
industries.   
 
4.  Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  Ministry of Finance.    
5.  Legislation under which it is granted
 
  Special Taxation Measures Law.    6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
 
 Tax deferral.   
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  7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
  Corporations engaging in the qualifie d advanced technology industries.   
 8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Special initial depreciation of 7 per cent or 14 per cent of acquisition cost is granted for the 
advanced technology industrial machinery.    
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  Between April 1, 1999 and March 31, 2007.    10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 Industrial shipment figures (billion yen) 
Year 2001 2002 2003 
Advanced technology industrial group-site 
areas 59,764.8 57,480.7 58,783.1 
Certain advanced technology industrial 
group-site areas ― ― ― 
 
57. Special Depreciation on Certain Facilities for Enhancing the Control Method of the 
Production Process 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
  Special depreciation on certain facilities for Enhancing the Control Method of the Production 
Process.   
 2. Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  Facilitate the enhancing the control me thod of the food production process.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
 
 Ministry of Finance.    5. Legislation under which it is granted
 
 
 Special Taxation Measures Law.   
 6.  Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
  Tax deferral.   G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  7.  To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  Corporations engaging in food production industries, whose plans to enhance the control method of the food production are approved by the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.    
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Special initial depreciation of 5 per cent or 10 per cent of acquisition cost is granted for facilities for enhancing the control me thod of food processing industry.   
 
9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  Between July 1, 1998 and March 31, 2007.    
10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
   Production of main specified businesses 
Year 2003 2004 2005 
Processed meats (thousand ton) 490 504 493 
Packed food (thousand ton) 4,402 4,294 4,146 
Milk and dairy goods (ton 
thousand kiloliter) 5,526 5,644 5,493 
 
58. Additional Depreciation on Fishing Boat 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
  Additional depreciation on fishing boat (Owned by  persons or corporations which execute the 
management improvement plan of fishing industry).    
2. Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 Support of management improvement of fishing industry.    4.  Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  Ministry of Finance.   
 
5.  Legislation under which it is granted
 
  Special Taxation Measures Law.    
6.  Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
  Tax deferral.    G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  7.  To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
  Fishing enterprises certified under the improveme nt plan provided in the Special Measures 
Law for Improvement and Reconstruc tion of Fisheries Management.   
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Additional depreciation of 14 per cent is granted for fishing boats for 5 years.   
9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  Between July 1, 2000 and March 31, 2006    10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 N.A.    
59. Additional Depreciation on Machinery of Corporations Which Carry Out the Plans for 
Improvement of Agriculture Management 
1. Title of the subsidy programme
 
 
 Additional depreciation on machinery of co rporations which carry out the plans for 
improvement of agriculture management (forestry).    2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
 4/2005 - 3/2006.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  Strengthening of the management of forestry and promoting enlargement of forestry labor 
force.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  Ministry of Finance.   
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted
 
  Special Taxation Measures Law.    6.  Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
 
 Tax deferral.    7.  To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
 
 A person and a corporation engaging in produce materials whose plans for cooperative 
improvement of forestry approved by the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery.   G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Additional depreciation of 12 per cent is granted for forestry machinery for 5 years.    
9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  For 5 years after approval of a plan.    10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 Production (thousand m3) 
Year 2003 2004 2005 
Production 15,171 15,615 16,166 
 
 
60. Reserve for Prevention from Min eral Pollution of Metal Mining 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
  Reserve for Prevention from Mineral Pollution of Metal Mining.    
2.  Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 Prevention from mineral pollution.    4.  Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  Ministry of Finance.   
 
5.  Legislation under which it is granted
 
  Special Taxation Measures Law.    
6.  Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
  Tax deferral.    7.  To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
 
 A person or a corporation engaging in the mining industry.   
 8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
 Inclusion in expenses of the reserve to the Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation 
(Incorporated administrative agency) for preven tion of mineral pollution (when the expense for 
prevention of mineral pollution is paid, the reserve co rresponding to the cost is included in the profit).   
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  9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
  Between April 1, 1974 and March 31, 2006.    10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 The amount of domestic productio n of minerals (thousand ton) 
Year 2003 2004 2005 
Lead 5.7 (5.3%) 5.5 (5.8%) 3.4 (3.3%) 
Zinc 44.6 (7.6%) 47.8 (7.8%) 41.5 (7.3%) 
  
 NB. The Percentage is derived from the following: 
 The amount of Domestic productio n / (Domestic production + imports) 
 
61. Reserve for Prevention of Certain Disasters 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme  
 
 Reserve for prevention of certain disasters.   
 2.  Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    
3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  To prevent the disasters from the quarrying.    4.  Background and authority for the subsidy
 
 
 Ministry of Finance.    5.  Legislation under which it is granted
 
  Special Taxation Measures Law.   
 
6.  Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
  Tax deferral.    
7.  To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  A person and a corporation in the quarrying industry or open-pit coal mining company.    8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Inclusion in expenses of the reserve for th e expense to prevent disasters after mining in 
proportion to period of time (when the expense is paid, the reserve corresponding to the cost is 
included in the profit).   G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  Between April 1, 1991 and March 31, 2005.    10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 Production of limestone ore (thousand ton) 
 FY 2003 FY 2004 FY 2005 
Production 163,522 161,390 166,109 
Import 383 326 302 
Export 2,618 2,852 3,683 
 
62. Reserve for Special Repairs 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme  
 
 Reserve for Special Repairs.    2.  Period covered by the notification
 
 
 4/2005 - 3/2006.   
 3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  To equalize each year's cost of repairs.   
 
4.  Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  Ministry of Finance.    5.  Legislation under which it is granted
 
 
 Special Taxation Measures Law.    6.  Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
 
 Tax deferral.   
 7.  To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  A corporation possessing blast furnaces etc.    
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  Inclusion in expenses of the reserve for the assumed cost of the special repairs in proportion to period of time (when the cost is paid, the reserve corresponding to the cost is included in the profit).   
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  No time limits.    G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy  
  Sales and export amounts of shaft furnace makers (billion yen) 
 FY 2003 FY 2004 FY 2005 
Sales 5,811.3 6,633.0 7,750.5 
Export 1,460.1 1,803.0 2,133.7 
 
63. Reserve for Searching out New Mineral Beds in Japan and Abroad 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
  Reserve for Searching out New Mineral Beds in Japan and abroad.    
2. Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 To promote the exploitation of mineral resources.    4.  Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  Ministry of Finance.   
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted
 
  Special Taxation Measures Law.    
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
  Tax deferral.    7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
 
 A person and a corporation engaging in mining industry.   
 8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
 Inclusion in expenses of the reserve which correspond to 12 per cent of the sales amount of 
the minerals (after 3 years following the transfer to th e reserves, the reserve is included in the profit).   
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
 
 Between April 1, 1965 and March 31, 2007.   G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  The amount of domestic productio n of minerals (thousand ton) 
Year 2003 2004 2005 
Lead 5.7 (5.3%) 5.5 (5.8%) 3.4 (3.3%) 
Zinc 44.6 (7.6%) 47.8 (7.8%) 41.5 (7.3%) 
 
 NB. The Percentage is derived from the following:  The amount of Domestic productio n / (Domestic production + imports) 
 
64. Finance Measures for Single Distilled Shochu Manufactures 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme
 
 
 Finance measures for Single distilled S hochu manufactures (formally known as Finance 
measures for Shochu B manufactures).    2.  Period covered by the notification
 
 
 4/2005 - 3/2006.    3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  To reform the structure of Single distilled S hochu industry and to help the modernization of 
its environment protection facilities.   
 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.)
 
 
 Interest-free loan to "the Single distille d Shochu Manufactures Industry funds".   
 7.  To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
 
 Japan 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;  \1.02 billion.   
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  Duration of the interest-free loan is limited to 10 years.    G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy  
  Quantity of Shipment of Single distilled Shochu (kl) 
Year 2003 2004 2005 
Domestic 474,076 538,041 543,377 
Import 1,655 1,786 327 
Total 475,731 539,827 543,704 
 
III. AGRICULTURE 
65. Measures for Rice, Wheat and Barley 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
  Measures for Rice, Wheat and Barley.    
2. Period covered by the notification
 
  Fiscal year 2003 (April 2003-March 2004) (previous year).    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 The purposes of the programme are to ensure stable supply-demand and price of staple food (rice, wheat and barley) 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 Stabili zation of Supply, Demand and Price of Staple 
Food (the Staple Food Law) in 1996, Rice Farmin g Income Stabilization Programme has been in 
place since 1998, aiming at mitigating the negative effects on rice producers` managements caused by the decline in the prices of voluntarily marketed rice.  The Government purchase of rice is limited 
only to minimum amount necessary to form public stockholding for food security purposes.  
Regarding wheat and barley, the Wheat and Barley  Farming Income Stabilization Fund has been in 
place in order to stabilize producers managements in 2000.    8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  FY 2003 ¥ 185 billion (¥ 182 billion).   G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified , since the subsidy is determined and provided 
based on a fiscal year.    
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
   (Unit:  thousand tons) 
Item Fiscal Year Production Consumption Import Export 
Rice 2001 
2002 2003 9,057 
8,889 7,792 9,638 
9,459 9,389 786 
882 957 603 
222 237 
Wheat 2001 
2002 
2003 700 
829 
856 6,227 
6,203 
6,316 5,624 
4,973 
5,539 0 
0 
0 
Barley 2001 
2002 2003 207 
217 198 2,548 
2,445 2,282 2,154 
2,142 1,999 0 
0 0 
 66. Measures for Soybean 
1. Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Measures for Soybean.    
2. Period covered by the notification
 
  Fiscal year 2003 (April 2003-March 2004) (previous year).    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 The purposes of the programme are to maintain  soybean production and to stabilize farmers' 
income.    4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
 
 Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.   
 5. Legislation under which it is granted
 
  Temporary Measure Act for Subsidizing Producers of Soybean.    
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 a subsidy, based on the volume of sales of soybean and the 
common unit price determined in the previous year , for the soybean producers through the producers' 
association.  And the Government makes a paymen t to the fund along with producers contribution, 
aiming at mitigating the negative effects on soybean producers' managements caused by the decline in  G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  the market prices of soybean.  When the market  prices fall below the standard prices, the fund 
provides a compensatory payment, which is 80 per cent of the difference between two prices.    8.  Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
 FY 2003 ¥ 28,077 million (¥ 26,610 million).    9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
 
 Duration of the subsidy is until FY 2007  and it is going to be abolished.   
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
   (Unit:  thousand tons) 
Item Fiscal Year Production Consumption Import Export 
Soybeans 2001 
2002 
2003 271 
270 
232 4,940 
5,172 
5,169 4,832 
5,039 
5,173 0 
0 
0 
 
67. Measures for Sugar 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
  Measures for Sugar.    2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
 Fiscal year 2003 (April 2003-March 2004) (previous year).    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  The purposes of the programme are to safegua rd the income of the farmers who produce 
sweetening resource crops and to contribute to st abilizing national living conditions through adjusting 
prices of sugar.    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 Price Adjustment Law.   
 Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation Law.    6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
  Grant.   G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  The Government provides payments for sugar made of beet and cane originating in specified areas through the Agriculture and Livestock Industr ies Corporation, based on the applications from 
sugar producers located in those areas.   
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  FY 2003 ¥ 11,055 million (¥ 11,615 million).   
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  Duration of the subsidy in not clearly specified , since the subsidy is determined and provided 
based on a fiscal year.   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
   (Unit:  thousand tons) 
Item Fiscal Year Production Consumption Import Export 
Sugar 2001 
2002 2003 823 
901 934 2,339 
2,433 2,415 1,572 
1,511 1,512 2 
2 2 
 
68. 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 2003 (April 2003-March 2004) (previous year).   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  The purposes of the programme are to promote sound development of dairy farming and related industries and to contribute to improvement of nation's dietary life, through stabilizing prices 
of milk and dairy products.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.   
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted
 
  Law Concerning the Stabilization of Livestock Products.    Temporary Law for Compensation Price for Producers of Milk for Manufacturing Use.    
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
  Grant, premium.     G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
  In order to maintain production of milk for ma nufacturing, whose price condition is inferior to 
that of drinking milk, the Government provides pro ducers with a certain amount of subsidy for milk 
for manufacturing up to the quantity limit.  In or der to promote supply of the manufacturing milk for 
cheese by productive farmers, the Government provides a certain amount of premium for producers.  
The Government also provides a certain amount of premium for manufacturing milk producers for cream, concentrated milk and skimmed concentrat ed milk to promote demand and production of fresh 
liquid milk products which are unlikely to compete with imported products.    
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  FY 2003 ¥ 30,810 million (¥ 53,621 million).    
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified , since the subsidy is determined and provided 
based on a fiscal year.    10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
  (Unit:  thousand tons) 
Item Fiscal Year Production Consumption Import Export 
Fresh 
Milk 2001 
2002 2003 8,312 
8,380 8,405 8,312 
8,380 8,405 0 
0 0 0 
0 0 
Butter and butter oil 2001 
2002 2003 83 
80 82 91 
91 90 0 
7 
11 0 
0 0 
Skimmed milk 
Powder 2001 
2002 
2003 178 
179 
184 174 
176 
175 14 
3 
3 0 
0 
0 
Sweetened 
condensed skimmed milk 2001 
2002 2003 6 
5 6 6 
7 6 0 
1 0 0 
0 0 
Sweetened condensed milk 2001 
2002 2003 34 
34 35 34 
35 34 1 
1 1 0 
0 0 
Cheese 2001 
2002 2003 34 
36 35 240 
232 239 206 
196 204 0 
0 0 
 
69. Measures for Bovine meat and Pigmeat 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Measures for Bovine meat and Pigmeat.   
 2. Period covered by the notification
 
  Fiscal year 2003 (April 2003-March 2004) (previous year).   
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  The purpose of the programme is to ensure stable supply of bovine meat and pigmeat, 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. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
  Grant, premium.    7.  To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
 
 The Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corpor ation contributes to stabilizing the price of 
bovine meat and pigmeat:    
- in case wholesale prices fall below the Sta ndard Stabilization price, the Corporation 
takes measures to stabilize prices of bovine meat and pigmeat by withdrawing 
domestic bovine meat and domestic pigmeat from the markets.   
- in case wholesale prices exceed the Upper Stabilization price, the Corporation takes 
measures to stabilize prices of bovine meat and pigmeat by increasing sales of domestic bovine meat a nd domestic pigmeat.   
  When the calf price falls below the guaranteed base price, the Government provides calf 
producers with a compensatory payment per head, and ensures stable production of calves.  The 
Government provides beef cattle producers with a s ubsidy per head, in order to prevent worsening 
their return and stagnating domestic bovine 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 2003 ¥ 57,810 million (¥ 147,359 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.    G/SCM/N/155/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 2001 
2002 
2003 329 
364 
353 913 
933 
903 608 
534 
520 0 
0 
0 
Pigmeat 2001 
2002 
2003 862 
872 
893 1,549 
1,622 
1,662 706 
748 
779 0 
0 
0 
 Note:  The amounts are converted to those of cut meat.    70. Measures for Eggs 
1. Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Measures for Eggs.    
2. Period covered by the notification
 
  Fiscal year 2003 (April 2003-March 2004) (previous year).    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 The purpose of the programme is to contribute to developing a sound management of poultry 
farms, through planned production and stabilizing egg prices.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
 
 Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.   
 Egg Price Stabilizing Fund.    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
 
  Revenue for compensation in the Egg Price Stabiliz ing Fund (EPSF) consists  of:  (1) that paid 
by producers and producer organizations who make compensation contracts with the EPSF;  and (2) a 
government subsidy.  When the average transacti on price falls below the standard price, the EPSF 
provides a compensatory payment for producers.  Producers are paid 90 per cent of the difference 
between the two prices.    8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
 FY 2003 ¥ 1,403 million (¥ 1,453 million).   
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  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified , since the subsidy is determined and provided 
based on a fiscal year.    
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
   (Unit:  thousand tons) 
Item Fiscal Year Production Consumption Import Export 
Eggs 2001 
2002 2003 2,519 
2,529 2,525 2,633 
2,647 2,633 114 
120 110 0 
2 2 
  Note:  The amounts in import and export are converted to those of shell eggs.  71. Measures for Vegetable 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Measures for Vegetable.    2.  Period covered by the notification
 
 
 Fiscal year 2003 (April 2003-March 2004) (previous year).    3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 The purpose of the programme is to contribut e to a sound development of vegetable farming 
and a stable life with respect to consumption, th rough stabilizing production of  major vegetables.   
 4.  Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.   
 Vegetable Supply Stabilization Fund.   
 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 Vegetable Supply Stabilization Fund is financed through a contribution from the 
registered marketing associations and a subsidy fro m the Government.  When the market prices fall 
below the guaranteed base prices, the Fund provid es a compensatory payment for producers through 
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  8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  FY 2003 ¥ 14,266 million (¥ 20,522 million)  
9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified , since the subsidy is determined and provided 
based on a fiscal year.    
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
   (Unit:  thousand tons) 
Item Fiscal Year Production Consumption Import Export 
Vegetable 2001 
2002 2003 13,604 
13,299 12,905 16,722 
16,054 15,819 3,120 
2,760 2,922 2 
5 8 
 
72. Measures for Fruits 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
 Measures for Fruits.   
 2. Period covered by the notification
 
  Fiscal year 2003 (April 2003-March 2004) (previous year).   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  The purpose of the programme is to contribute to a stable development of fruits agriculture, 
through stabilizing management of fruit farms with in production adjustment measures, and through 
stabilizing transaction of fruits for processing.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.    Japan Fruits Foundation.   
 
5. Legislation 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 a certain amount of  payments for the fruit-growing farmers who 
adjust their fruit production and shipment, or who sell fruits for processing.  Payment is made through 
the Japan Fruit Foundation when the price of designa ted fruits falls below the predetermined standard 
price.   G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  FY 2003 ¥ 1,200 million (¥ 1,212 million).    
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified , since the subsidy is determined and provided 
based on a fiscal year.    
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
   (Unit:  thousand tons) 
Item Fiscal Year Production Consumption Import Export 
Fruits 2001 
2002 2003 4,126 
3,893 3,674 9,246 
8,780 8,362 5,151 
4,862 4,757 64 
27 33 
  Note:  The amounts include those of fruits for processing converted to fresh fruits.    
73. Measures for Cocoons 
1. Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Measures for Cocoons.    2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
 Fiscal year 2003 (April 2003-March 2004) (previous year).    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  The purpose of the programme is to contribute to a stable management of sericultural farms 
and filature industry through providing incentive subs idies.  This programme aims to facilitate the 
production of high quality cocoons to ensure the income of sericultural farmers.   
 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
 
 
 Agricultural and Livestock Industries Corporation Law.   
 6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
  Grant.    G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
  The Agricultural and Livestock Industries Co rporation provides incentive subsidies which 
depend on the quality of cocoons to ZEN-NOH (N ational Federation of Agricultural Co-operative 
Association) etc.   
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  FY 2003 ¥ 1,244 million (¥ 1,395 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 fiscal year.  
 
10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
   (Unit:  tons) 
Item Fiscal Year Production Consumption Import Export 
Cocoons 2001 
2002 2003 412 
352 312 939 
809 646 404 
390 220 59 
5 0 
  Note:  The amounts are converted to those of dried cocoons.    74. Farmer's Pension Fund Subsidy 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Farmer's Pension Fund Subsidy.    2.  Period covered by the notification
 
 
 Fiscal year 2003 (April 2003 - Marc h 2004) (previous year).   
 3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 This programme covers part of expenses of pension for fa rmers who have retired from the 
farm management totally and permanently.    4.  Background and authority for the subsidy
 
 
 Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.   
 Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.    5.  Legislation under which it is granted
 
  Farmers Pension Fund Law.   
 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
  Grant.   G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  7.  To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  Pension is provided for farmer s who have paid the premium an d have retired from the farm 
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 2003 ¥ 158,077 million (¥ 162,713 million).    
9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified , since the subsidy is determined and provided 
based on a fiscal year.    
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  N.A.    
75. Farming Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme
 
 
 Farming Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy.    2.  Period covered by the notification
 
 
 Fiscal year 2003 (April 2003-March 2004) (previous year).   
 3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  The purpose of the programme is to contribut e to the introduction of advanced agricultural 
management for improvement of agricultural structure.   
 
4.  Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.    
5.  Legislation under which it is granted
 
  Agricultural Modernization Fund Law.    6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
 
 Grant.   
 7.  To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  In order to contribute to facilitate farmers to make investments for intr oducing more advanced 
agricultural management, the prefectural govern ments provide interest subsidy to finance 
organizations including agricultural co-operatives and the Government provides part of necessary 
expenses to the prefectural governments.     G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  FY 2003 ¥ 7,546 million (¥ 9,737 million).    
9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified , since the subsidy is determined and provided 
based on a fiscal year.    
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  N.A.    
76. Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Finance Corporation Subsidy 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheri es Finance Corporation Subsidy.   
 2.  Period covered by the notification
 
 
 Fiscal year 2003 (April 2003-March 2004) (previous year).   
 3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  The purpose of the programme is to contribute to improvement of agricultural structure.   
 
4.  Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.    5.  Legislation under which it is granted
 
 
 Agriculture Forestry and Fisher ies Finance Corporation Law.   
 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 Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Financial Corporation, 
which furnishes farmers with a l ong 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 2003 ¥ 7,347 million (¥ 9,850 million).   G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified , since the subsidy is determined and provided 
based on a fiscal year.    
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  N.A.    
77. Fisheries Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Fisheries Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy.    2.  Period covered by the notification
 
 
 Fiscal year 2005 (April 2005 to March 2006) (previous year).    3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  The purpose of the programme is to contribute to the introduction of advanced fisheries' 
management for structural adjustment of small- or medium-size fisheries.   
 4.  Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.   
 
5.  Legislation under which it is granted
 
  Fisheries Modernization Fund Law (this law was terminated in 2005 and replaced by "Fisheries Modernization Fund Accommoda tion Law" in the same year).   
 
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 introduce advanced fi sheries' management for structural adjustment 
of small- or medium-size fisheries, the prefectur al governments provide interest subsidy to finance 
organizations including fishery c ooperatives, and the Government provides part of necessary expenses 
born by the prefectural governments (from FY 2005,  payments to the prefectural governments have 
been terminated).   
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  FY 2005 ¥ 5 million (¥ 955 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.    G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy  
  N.A.    
78. Fund for the Projects Implemented by Re gional Governments for Promoting 
Sustainable Fisheries 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Fund for the Projects Implemented by Regiona l Governments for Promoting Sustainable 
Fisheries.   
 
2.  Period covered by the notification
 
  Fiscal year 2005 (April 2005 to March 2006) (previous year).    
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 authority for the subsidy
 
 
 Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.    5.  Legislation under which it is granted
 
 
 None (Assistance by budget).   
 6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
  Grant.    
7.  To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  The Government funds comprehensive program s implemented by prefectural governments.  
Subsidies are provided for promotion of stock enha ncement and sustainable aquaculture, restructure 
of fishing communities entities, conservation of coast al environment and recruitment of fishermen for 
stable supply of food.  Subsidies for promotion of  distribution, processing and consumption of fishery 
products are implemented for safe and efficient supply of food.    8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
 FY 2005 ¥ 0 (¥ 3,306 million).   
 9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  This program was discontinued at the end of fiscal year 2004.   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  N.A.    G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  79. Fund for the Activities Implemented by Non- governmental Organizations for Promoting 
Sustainable Fisheries 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme
 
  Fund for the Activities Implemented by Non- governmental Organizations for Promoting 
Sustainable Fisheries.   
 2.  Period covered by the notification
 
  Fiscal year 2005 (April 2005 to March 2006).   
 
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 authority for the subsidy
 
  Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.    5.  Legislation under which it is granted
 
 
 None (Assistance by budget),    6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
 
 Grant.   
 7.  To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  The Government funds various comprehensiv e programs implemented by non-governmental 
organizations.  Subsidies are provided for sustainabl e management of fishery resources, promotion of 
stock enhancement and aquaculture, restructure of fishing entities, conservation of coastal 
environment and recruitment of fishermen for stab le supply of food.  Subsidies for promotion of 
distribution, processing and consumption of fisher y products are implemented for safe and efficient 
supply of food.    
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  FY 2003 ¥ 984 million (¥ 1,462 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.    10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 N.A.    G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  80. Wood Industry Upgrading Funds 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
  Wood Industry Upgrading Funds.    
2. Period covered by the notification
 
  Fiscal year 2005 (April 2005-March 2006) (previous year).    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 The purpose of the programme is to contribut e to rationalization and improvement of wood 
production and distribution.    4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
 
 Hokkaido Prefecture.    5. Legislation under which it is granted
 
  None (Assistance by budget).   
 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
  Loan.    
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  This programme provides loans at preferred ra tes for forestry co-operatives, forest owners, 
timber loggers, wood products manufacturer s and wood products wholesalers.   
 8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  FY 2005 ¥ 1,800 million (¥ 2,300 million).    9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
  
 
 Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified , since the subsidy is determined and provided 
based on a fiscal year.    10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 N.A.   
 
IV. TRANSPORT 
81. Grant for Promotion of Research and Development of Future Ships 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme  
 
 Grant for Promotion of Research and Development of Future Ships.    G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  2. Period covered by the notification
 
  April 2005 – March 2006.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 To promote research and development of future ships.    4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
 
 Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.   
 5. Legislation under which it is granted
 
  The Law for Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency.   
 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
  Grant.    7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
 
 The grant is provided to research and development on higher technology for ships within a budget.    8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  2004 ¥ 67 million.    2005 ¥ 58 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 assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 The know-how from the R&D projects has not produced commercial products.  Thus no trade 
effects of this grant have appeared as yet.    
V. LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 
82. Subsidy for Research and Development of Next Generation Technology 
1. Title of the subsidy programme
 
 
 Subsidy for Research and Developmen t of Next Generation Technology.  
 2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
 4/2005 - 3/2006.    G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
  To promote creative projects by small and medium enterprise corporations.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
 
 Kagawa Prefectural Government.    5. Legislation under which it is granted
 
 
 The Special Law for promoting of creative projects by small and medium enterprise 
corporations.    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 enterprise corporations.   
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  23.5 Million Yen (FY 2005 Settlement of Accounts).    
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  There is not time limit attached to it.    10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 N.A.   
 
83. Subsidy for Promoting Stable Mana gement 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
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.    
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  To implement research hawksbill turtle resources in the Caribbean sea area in order to resume 
the trade which is prohibited by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild 
Fauna and Flora (CITES).   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  Nagasaki Prefectural Government.    G/SCM/N/155/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
 
 
 Japan Bekko Association.   
 8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
 6.0 Million Yen (FY 2005 Settlement of Accounts).   
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  There is not time limit attached to it.    
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  N.A.    
84. 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
 
 
 4/2005 - 3/2006.   
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  To promote the manufacture of Japanese traditional craft products made by traditional skills 
or ways.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  6 Prefectural Governments (Akita, Yamaga ta, Kyoto, Fukuoka, Saga, Okinawa).   
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted
 
  Assistance by Budget.    6. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
 
 
 Grant.    G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
  Producers' cooperative associations which secure and train successors.    8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
54.2 Million Yen (FY 2004 Settlement of Accounts).   
 41.5 Million Yen (FY 2005 Settlement of Accounts).    
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  There is not time limit attached to it.    10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 N.A.   
 
85. Subsidy for the Searching for Oil a nd Natural Gas Fields Development 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
 Subsidy for the Searching for Oil and Natural Gas Fields Development.   
 2. Period covered by the notification
 
  4/2005 - 3/2006.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  To search for oil fields of a new natural g as deposit for stable supply of natural gas.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
 
 Akita 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 provide
d 
  Persons of mining right.    8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  34.1 Million Yen (FY 2004 Settlement of Accounts).    20.0 Million Yen (FY 2005 Settlement of Accounts).    G/SCM/N/155/JPN 
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  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  There is not time limit attached to it.    10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 N.A.    
86. Subsidy for Leather Industry 
1. Title of the subsidy programme
 
 
 Subsidy for Leather Industry.    2. Period covered by the notification
 
 
 4/2005 - 3/2006.   
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  To promote and develop leather industry.    
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
 
  Hyogo 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 provide
d 
  Producer's associations which engage in produc ing leather shoes and other leather products in 
the area of Hyogo Prefecture.   
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
  1.8 Million Yen (Fiscal year 2004 Settlement of Accounts).    6.0 Million Yen (Fiscal year 2005 Settlement of Accounts).   
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
 
  There is not time limite attached to it.   
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  N.A.    
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