WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION   
G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
29 June 2011 
 (11-3192) 
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 27 June 2011,  is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegation of Japan.   
 
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 Japan submits this new and full notificati on 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/220/JPN 
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I.  INDUSTRY ...................................................................................................................... .......... 5 
1.  Subsidy of Expense to Investigate the Development of Next Generation 
Airplanes ..................................................................................................................... ............... 5  
2.  Subsidy for the Bekko (Tortoiseshell)  and Ivory Crafts Industries ..................................... 6  
3.  Subsidy for the Leather and Le ather Goods Industries ........................................................ 7  
4.  Subsidy for Supporting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products............................ 8  
5.  Subsidy for Promoting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products ............................. 8  
6.  Subsidy to Promote Action to Improve Energy Efficiency of Buildings under the 
Leadership of Energy Suppliers .............................................................................................. 9  
7.  Subsidy for Wind Power Generation and Its Grid Connection .......................................... 10  
8.  Subsidy for Pre-Evaluation of Oil and Gas Exploration and Development 
Projects ...................................................................................................................... .............. 11  
9.  Provision of Equity Capital for Overseas  Exploration and Development of Oil 
and Gas ....................................................................................................................... ............. 12  
10.  Liability Guarantees for Overseas Exploration and Development of Oil and Gas ........... 13  
11.  Loans for Domestic Metallic Mineral Exploration .............................................................. 14  
12.  Loans for Overseas Metallic Mineral Exploration .............................................................. 15  
13.  Provision of Equity Capital for Overse as Metallic Mineral Exploration .......................... 16  
14.  Liability Guarantees for Overs eas Mine Development ....................................................... 17  
15.  Grant for Joint Overseas Geological Surveys ...................................................................... 18  
16.  Loans for Purchasing Petroleum and LPG for Stockpiling by Private Companies ......... 19  
17.  Provision of Equity Capital and Loans to Joint Stockpiling Companies ........................... 19  
18.  Loans for Mine Pollution Control ......................................................................................... 20  
19.  Liability Guarantees for Mine Pollution Control ................................................................ 21  
20.  Subsidy for promoting the introduction of DME boiler ...................................................... 22  
21.  Subsidy for Exploration of Natural Gas ............................................................................... 23  
22.  Subsidy for loans to develop domestic oil and natural gas .................................................. 24  
23.  Subsidy for the Rationalization of Petroleum Refinery ....................................................... 25  
24.  Subsidy to the Cost of Projects for Improving Refining Technology of Oil 
Producing Countries and fo r Related Purposes ................................................................... 26  
25.  Subsidy for Major Oil Spill Response Programme .............................................................. 27  
26.  Subsidy for Loans to Purchase Petroleum and LPG to be Stored ..................................... 28  
27.  Subsidy for Promotion of Coal Production Technology ...................................................... 29  
28.  Subsidy for development of facilities fo r demand and supply of petroleum ..................... 29  
29.  Subsidy for technologies for oil fuels contributing to the preservation of 
environment ................................................................................................................... .......... 30 
30.  Subsidy for projects concerning the stable  supply of petroleum products ........................ 31   G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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  31.  Subsidy for projects concerning the stable supply of petroleum from oil-
producing countries ........................................................................................................... ..... 32 
32.  Subsidy for developing advanced future fuel technology .................................................... 33  
33.  Subsidies for Measures to Promote Conversi on into Natural Gas Taken by Local 
City-gas Suppliers ............................................................................................................ ....... 34 
34.  Subsidies for Interest on Loans to In troduce Specific Facilities Suitable for 
Natural Gas ................................................................................................................... .......... 35 
35.  Subsidies for Small and Medium-sca le Hydropower Development ................................... 36  
36.  Geothermal Ener gy Programme ........................................................................................... 37  
37.  Subsidy for the Technology Development of Integrated Coal Gasification 
Combined Cycle Power Generation Plant ............................................................................ 38  
38.  Subsidies to Offset the Costs of Converting Old Coal-fired Thermal Power 
Generations to Natural Gas ................................................................................................... 39 
39.  Grant for the Technical Development of a Full-MOX ABWR Plant System .................... 40  
40.  Subsidy for the advancement of reprocessing spent fuel ..................................................... 41  
41.  Subsidy for promoting gas centrifuge to deve lop uranium enrichment technology ......... 41  
42.  Subsidy for Oil Well Abandonment ...................................................................................... 42  
II.  FINANCE ....................................................................................................................... ......... 43 
1.  Special depreciation or tax credit in the case such as acquiring certain facilities 
to strengthen the management ............................................................................................... 43  
2.  Special deduction for expenditure on prospecting for mineral deposit in Japan 
and abroad .................................................................................................................... ........... 44  
3.  Reserve for Prevention from Mineral Pollution of Metal Mining ...................................... 45  
4.  Reserve for prevention of certain disasters .......................................................................... 46  
5.  Reserve for Special Repairs ...................................................................................................  47 
6.  Reserve for Searching out New Mineral Beds in Japan and abroad ................................. 48  
7.  Finance Measures for Credit Guarantee of Sake Manufacturers ...................................... 49  
8.  Finance Measures for Modernization of Sake Manufactures ............................................. 50  
9.  Finance Measures for Single Di stilled Shochu Manufactures ............................................ 51  
III. AGRICULTURE ................................................................................................................... . 52 
1.  Measures fo r Rice ............................................................................................................. ...... 52 
2.  Measures fo r Sugar ............................................................................................................ ..... 53 
3.  Measures for Starch ........................................................................................................... ..... 54 
4.  Measures for Milk and Dairy Products ................................................................................ 55  
5.  Measures for Bovine me at and pig meat ............................................................................... 57  
6.  Measures fo r Eggs ............................................................................................................. ...... 58 
7.  Measures for Vegetable ........................................................................................................ .. 59 
8.  Farmer’s Pension Fund Subsidy ............................................................................................ 61  G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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  9.  Farming Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy .................................................................. 61  
10.  Japan Finance Corporation Subsidy ..................................................................................... 62  
11.  Fisheries Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy .................................................................. 63  
12.  Fund for the Measure to Supply Fi shery Products Stably .................................................. 64  
IV.  LOCAL GOVERNMENTS .................................................................................................... 65  
1.  Subsidy for Research and Development of  Next Generation Technology ......................... 65  
2.  Subsidy for Promoting Stable Manage ment of the Bekko Industry .................................. 66  
3.  Subsidy for Promoting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products ........................... 67  
4.  Subsidy for Leather Industry ................................................................................................ 6 8 
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I. INDUSTRY 
1. Subsidy of Expense to Investigate the Development of Next Generation Airplanes 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Subsidy of Expense to Investigate the De velopment of Next Generation Airplanes. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
  4/2009 – 3/2010.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 To promote technological research for aircraft development. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. 
 5. Legislation under which it is granted 
  Assistance by budget.  
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant. 
 7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  The Japan Aircraft Development Corp. (JADC).  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 Fiscal year 2007 (final results) ¥ 122 million 
 Fiscal year 2008 (final results) ¥ 98 million  Fiscal year 2009 (final results) ¥ 95 million 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 4/1991 – 3/2012. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A.   
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  2. Subsidy for the Bekko (Tortoiseshe ll) and Ivory Crafts Industries 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Subsidy for the Bekko and Ivory Industries. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
  4/2009 – 3/2010.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 To provide relief to the tortoise-shell and i vory industries for the losses they have suffered 
from due to the trade ban by the Convention on Inte rnational Trade in Endangered Species of Wild 
Fauna and Flora (CITES).    
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. 
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 
 Assistance by budget.  
 6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, 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 consist of SMEs in this sector.   
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
  
 Fiscal year 2007 (final results) ¥ 81 million  Fiscal year 2008 (final results) ¥ 82 million 
 Fiscal year 2009 (final results) ¥ 91 million  
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
  
 The subsidy was started in April 1991. There is no time limit attached to it.   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A. (Trade of these goods are prohibited by CITES.). 
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  3. Subsidy for the Leather and Leather Goods Industries 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Subsidy for the Leather and Leather Goods Industries.   
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
  4/2009 – 3/2010.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 To contribute to the sound development of SM Es 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. gr ant, 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, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
  
 Fiscal year 2007 (final results) ¥ 275 million 
 Fiscal year 2008 (final results) ¥ 267 million 
 Fiscal year 2009 (final results) ¥ 278 million  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 The subsidy was started in April 1971. There is no time limit attached to it.   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 Statistics on leather and leat her goods (Unit: 100 Million yen). 
 
 2007 2008 2009 
Production N.A N.A N.A 
Import 6,821 6,305 5,155 
Export 330 330 225 
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  4. Subsidy for Supporting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Subsidy for Supporting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
  4/2009 – 3/2010.  
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. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant. 
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  Manufacturing cooperative society, etc.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 Fiscal year 2007 (final results) ¥ 186 million 
 Fiscal year 2008 (final results) ¥ 178 million  Fiscal year 2009 (final results) ¥ 195 million 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 There is no time limit attached to it. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A.   
 
5. Subsidy for Promoting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Subsidy for Promoting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products.   G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010.  
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. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant. 
 7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  The Association for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
  
 Fiscal year 2007 (final results) ¥ 792 million  Fiscal year 2008 (final results) ¥ 807 million 
 Fiscal year 2009 (final results) ¥ 677 million 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 There is no time limit attached to it.    
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A.   
 
6. 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 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010.   
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 To promote actions under the leadership of en ergy 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 Coal, Petroleum and Sophisticated Structure of Energy of 
Supply and Demand (1.2.2.and 1.2.3). 
 6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, 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, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 Fiscal year 2007 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 2,151 million 
 Fiscal year 2008 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 399 million  Fiscal year 2009 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 192 million  
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 The subsidy started in April 2005, and ended in March 2010.   
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A.    7. Subsidy for Wind Power Generation and Its Grid Connection 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Subsidy for Wind Power Generation and Its Grid Connection. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 To promote wind power generation by subsidizing a part of the grid stabilization cost of the 
installers of wind power generators.   G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 New Energy and Industrial Tec hnology Development Organization. 
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted 
  Assistance by budget.  
 6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 Wind power producers that submit applications to the offer from electric power utilities. 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 Fiscal year 2007 (budget) ¥ 2,680 million    Fiscal year 2008 (budget) ¥ 2,961 million 
 Fiscal year 2009 (budget) ¥ 1,126 million 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 The subsidy started in April 2007, and ended in March 2009. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A.   
 
8. 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 G as Exploration and Development Projects. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  To promote overseas oil and gas production, exploration and devel opment, 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. 
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  5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 
 Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation Law.  
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant. 
 7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  Japanese companies that conduc t 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, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
   
 Fiscal year 2007 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 61 million   Fiscal year 2008 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 0 million  
 Fiscal year 2009 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 47 million  
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 The subsidy was initiated in February 2004. There is no time limit attached to it.   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A.   
 
9. 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 Exploration and Development of Oil and Gas. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010. 
 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 provid ing 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.  
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  6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
 
 Provision of equity capital.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  Japanese companies that conduc t overseas exploration and development of oil and gas, 
through Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation.    
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
  
 Fiscal year 2007 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 12,640 million 
 Fiscal year 2008 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 20,125million  Fiscal year 2009 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 10,228million 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 The subsidy was initiated in February 2004. There is no time limit attached to it.   
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A.    10. 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 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010. 
 
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. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
 
 Liability guarantees. G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 Japanese companies th at conduct overseas exploration a nd development of oil and gas 
through Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation. 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 Fiscal year 2007 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 48,454 million 
 Fiscal year 2008 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 44,037 million  Fiscal year 2009 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 4,041 million 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 The subsidy was initiated in February 2004. There is no time limit attached to it.   
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A.    11. Loans for Domestic Metallic Mineral Exploration 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Domestic Metallic Mineral Exploration Loans. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 To promote domestic metallic mineral explora tion and development, and thereby ensure a 
stable metallic mineral resources supply in Japan, by extending loans to cover a part of exploration 
expenses. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. 
 5. Legislation under which it is granted 
  Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation Law. 
 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
 
 Loan. 
 7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  Holders of mining rights for metallic minera l through Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National 
Corporation.  G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 Fiscal year 2007 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 730 million    
 Fiscal year 2008 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 730 million   
 Fiscal year 2009 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 730 million  
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 The subsidy was initiated in February 2004. There is no time limit attached to it.   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A.   
 
12. Loans for Overseas Metallic Mineral Exploration 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Overseas Metallic Minerals Exploration Loans.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  To promote overseas metallic minerals explora tion and development, and thereby ensure a 
stable metallic mineral resources supply in Japan, by extending loans to cover a part of the exploration 
expenses. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.  
5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 
 Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation Law. 
 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
 
 Loan. 
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 Japanese mining companies that conduct overseas metallic mineral exploration, through Japan 
Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation. 
 8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
  
 Fiscal year 2007 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 2,160 million G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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   Fiscal year 2008 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 6,113 million 
 Fiscal year 2009 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 11,195 million 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 The subsidy was initiated in February 2004. There is no time limit attached to it.   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A.   
 
13. Provision of Equity Capital for Ov erseas Metallic Mineral Exploration 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Provision of Equity Capital for Ov erseas Metallic Mineral Exploration. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  To promote overseas metallic mineral explora tion and development, and thereby ensure a 
stable metallic mineral resources supply in Japan by providing limited equity 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. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Provision of equity capital.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 Japanese mining companies that conduct overseas metallic mineral exploration through Japan 
Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation. 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 Fiscal year 2007 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 0 million 
 Fiscal year 2008 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 0 million  Fiscal year 2009 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 258 million 
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  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 The subsidy was initiated in February 2004. There is no time limit attached to it.   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A.   
 
14. Liability Guarantees for Overseas Mine Development 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Liability Guarantees for Ov erseas Mine Development. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  To promote overseas mine development, and thereby ensure a stable metallic mineral 
resources supply in Japan by guaranteeing liabilities related to mine development. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. 
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 
 Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation Law.  
 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Liability guarantees. 
 7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  Japanese mining companies that develop over seas metallic mineral mines and other activities 
incidental to the mining through Japan O il, Gas and Metals National Corporation. 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 Fiscal year 2007 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 0 million 
 Fiscal year 2008 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 0 million 
 Fiscal year 2009 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 22,716 million  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 The subsidy was initiated in Fe bruary 2004.  There is no time limit attached to it.   
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A.    15. Grant for Joint Overseas Geological Surveys 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Grant for Joint Overseas Geological Surveys.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 To promote overseas metallic mineral explora tion and development, and thereby ensure a 
stable metallic mineral resources supply in Japan by subsidizing a part of survey expenses. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. 
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 
 Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation Law. 
 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant. 
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 Japan-based corporations that conduct over seas geological surveys for metallic mineral 
exploration jointly with foreign-based corporati ons through Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National 
Corporation. 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 Fiscal year 2007 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 97 million   Fiscal year 2008 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 148 million  
 Fiscal year 2009 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 0 million  
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 The subsidy was initiated in February 2004. There is no time limit attached to it.   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
  
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  16. Loans for Purchasing Petroleum and LPG for Stockpiling by Private Companies 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Loans for Purchasing Petroleum and LPG for Stockpiling by Private Companies. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
  4/2009 – 3/2010.  
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. gr ant, 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, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 Fiscal year 2007 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 649,140 million 
 Fiscal year 2008 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 693,380 million 
 Fiscal year 2009 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 926,086 million 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 The subsidy was initiated in February 2004. There is no time limit attached to it.   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A.    17. 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. 
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  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  To ensure petroleum and LPG stockpiling by providing equity capital and/or loaning funds 
for stockpiling facilities to joint stockpiling companies.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. 
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 
 Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation Law.   
 6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Provision of equity capital/loans.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 Joint stockpiling companies through Japan O il, Gas and Metals National Corporation. 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
  
 Fiscal year 2007 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 0 million 
 Fiscal year 2008 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 0 million 
 Fiscal year 2009 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 300 million  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 The subsidy was initiated in February 2004. There is no time limit attached to it. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A.   
 
18. Loans for Mine Pollution Control 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Mine Pollution Control Loans. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
  4/2009 – 3/2010.   G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 To prevent environmental pollution caused by mining activities by extending loans to cover a portion of mine pollution control costs. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.  
5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 
 Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation Law. 
 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, 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, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
  
 Fiscal year 2007 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 688 million 
 Fiscal year 2008 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 530 million 
 Fiscal year 2009 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 429 million  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 The subsidy was initiated in February 2004. There is no time limit attached to it.   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A.   
 
19. Liability Guarantees for Mine Pollution Control 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Liability Guarantees for Mine Pollution Control. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
  4/2009 – 3/2010.  
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. 
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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. gr ant, 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, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 Fiscal year 2007 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 0 million  
 Fiscal year 2008 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 0 million  
 Fiscal year 2009 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 0 million   
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 The subsidy was initiated in February 2004. There is no time limit attached to it.   
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A.    20. Subsidy for promoting the introduction of DME boiler 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Subsidy for promoting the introduction of DME boiler.   
 2. Period covered by the notification 
  4/2009 – 3/2010.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  To promote DME, a new eco-friendly fuel for th e diversity of energy resources, by means of 
supporting the introduction costs of DME boiler.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. 
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  5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 
 Assistance by budget.   
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
 
 Grant.   
 7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  Companies which would introduce a DME bo iler which fulfils the requirements of the 
program. 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 Fiscal year 2008 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 150 million   Fiscal year 2009 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 186 million  
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 This program started in April 2008. There is no time limit attached to it. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A. 
 
21. Subsidy for Exploration of Natural Gas 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Subsidy for Exploration of Natural Gas.    
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010. 
 
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. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant.  G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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  7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 The subsidy is provided to owners who have natural gas mining rights. 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
  
 Fiscal year 2007 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 660 million  Fiscal year 2008 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 1,361million  
 Fiscal year 2009 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 792million  
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 The subsidy was started in April 1952. There is no time limit attached to it.    
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
                                                                        (Unit: Million cubic meters) 
 
  
 
  
 
22. Subsidy for loans to develop domestic oil and natural gas 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Subsidy for loans to develop domestic and natural gas.   
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010.   
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  To promote the development of domestic oil and natural gas by means of providing Japanese 
oil and gas developers with an interest rate subs idy when they take out lo ans from private financial 
institutions in order to install the e quipment needed to conduct the project. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. 
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 
 Assistance by budget.  
 6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
 
 Interest rate subsidy.     2007 FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 
production 3,729 3,706 3,555 
import 103,272 101,217 99,380 
consumption 107,436 105,299 103,419 
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  7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 Private financial institutions.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 Fiscal year 2007 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 0 million    Fiscal year 2008 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 5 million  
 Fiscal year 2009 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 37 million  
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 This program started in April 2008. There is no time limit attached to it. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A. 
 
23. 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 
  4/2009 – 3/2010. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  To assist the rationalization (such as the s upport to advance the technology for extracting 
useful ingredient from heavy oil) 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. gr ant, 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/220/JPN 
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  8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
  
 Fiscal year 2007 (final results) ¥ 13,350 million 
 Fiscal year 2008 (final results) ¥ 13,719 million 
 Fiscal year 2009 (final results) ¥ 9,137 million 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 The subsidy was started in April 1986.  There is no time limit attached to it.   
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A.    24. Subsidy to the Cost of Projects for Improvi ng Refining Technology of Oil Producing 
Countries and for Related Purposes 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Subsidy to the Cost of Projects for Improving Refining Technology of Oil Producing Countries and for Related Purposes. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010. 
 
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. gr ant, 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, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
  
 Fiscal year 2007 (final results) ¥ 3,256 million  Fiscal year 2008 (final results) ¥ 3,469 million  G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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   Fiscal year 2009 (final results) ¥ 2,691 million 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 The program started in April 1981. There is no time limit attached to it.   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A.   
 
25. 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 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 To prepare a system to respond to a ma jor 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. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
 
 Grant.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 Petroleum Association of Japan.  
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 Fiscal year 2005 (final results) ¥ 777 million 
 Fiscal year 2006 (final results) ¥ 753 million 
 Fiscal year 2007 (final results) ¥ 700 million  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 The subsidy was started in April 1990. There is no time limit attached to it.   
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A.    26. 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 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 To ensure a stable supply of oil by taking measures to secure oil stockpiles. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.  
5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 
 Assistance by budget. 
 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Interest rate subsidy.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 Oil refining companies, etc. 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
  
 Fiscal year 2007 (final results) ¥ 3,809 million  Fiscal year 2008 (final results) ¥ 5,860 million 
 Fiscal year 2009 (final results) ¥ 7,289 million 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 This program was started in April 1972. Th ere is no time limit attached to it.   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A.   
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  27. Subsidy for Promotion of Coal  Production Technology 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Subsidy for Promotion of Coal Production Technology. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
  4/2009 – 3/2010.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 To promote the stability of supply of coal by means of research and development on coal 
production technology. 
 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. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
 
 Grant. 
 
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, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 Fiscal Year 2007 (final results) ¥ 1,812 million  Fiscal Year 2008 (final results) ¥ 859 million 
 Fiscal Year 2009 (final results) ¥ 481 million 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 This program started from 1993. There is no time limit attached to it.    
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A.   
 
28. Subsidy for development of facilities for demand and supply of petroleum  
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Subsidy for development of facilities for demand and supply of petroleum. 
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  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  To assist the promotion of the device for producing petrol with lower level of benzene. 
 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. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant. 
 7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  Development Bank of Japan Inc.    
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 Fiscal year 2007 (final results) ¥ 1.4 million  Fiscal year 2008 (final results) ¥ 0.4 million 
 Fiscal year 2009 (final results) ¥ 0.05 million 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 4/1998 – 9/2009.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A.   
 
29. Subsidy for technologies for oil fuels contribut ing to the preservation of environment  
1.  Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Subsidy for technologies for oil fuels contri buting to the preservation of environment. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  To assist the technologies for the diversification of fuels, the reduction of CO2 and fuels applicable to the air quality improvement.   G/SCM/N/220/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. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
 
 Grant. 
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 Japan Petroleum Energy Center.   
 8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 Fiscal year 2007 (final results) ¥ 963 million 
 Fiscal year 2008 (final results) ¥ 1,064 million 
 Fiscal year 2009 (final results) ¥ 893 million 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 4/2002 – 3/2012 . 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A. 
 
30. Subsidy for projects concerning the stable supply of petroleum products   
1.  Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Subsidy for projects concerning the stable supply of petroleum products.    
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 The situation surrounding oil has changed due to a structural decrease in domestic demand for 
petroleum products, and additional construction of new refineries in  developing countries. In this 
situation, to secure a continuous stable supply of oil by strengthening drastically the competitiveness 
of domestic refineries, Japanese government subsidiz es to promote cooperation between oil refineries 
and petrochemical interests in the refining and petroleum complexes, the optimization of oil 
production, and the efficient utilization of oil resources. 
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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. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
 
 Grant.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 Petroleum refineries, etc.   
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
  
 Fiscal year 2009 (final results) ¥ 1,700 million.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 The subsidy started in April 2009, and will end in March 2016. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A.  31. Subsidy for projects concerning the stable supply of petroleum from oil-producing 
countries   
1.  Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Subsidy for projects concerning the stable supply of petroleum from oil-producing countries . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010.  
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  The Japanese government subsidizes the le asing cost which is paid for domestic oil 
companies when they provide petroleum stockp iling tanks to oil-producin g countries (producers). 
This project is useful to promote relations betw een oil-producing countries and Japan, and to enhance 
Japan’s energy security. It is also beneficial for producers, helping them secure their oil supply bases 
for their East Asian customers. This project aims to ensure a preferential access to the oil supplies 
from the provided tanks in the event of an oil supply disruption.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.  G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 
 Assistance by budget. 
 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
 
 Grant.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 JOGMEC (Japan Oil, Gas and Metals Na tional Corporation), Oil companies, etc. 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 Fiscal year 2009 (final results) ¥ 316 million.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 The subsidy started in April 2008. Th ere is no time limit attached to it. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A. 
 
32. Subsidy for developing advanced future fuel technology   
1.  Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Subsidy for developing advanced future fuel technology . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 To promote stable and economical supply of hi ghly purified hydrogen for fuel-cell vehicles, 
Japanese government subsidizes the development of  fundamental technologies essential for hydrogen 
production utilizing existing facilities in refineries,  or hydrogen production at gas stations. 
 
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. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
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   Grant.   
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 Private organizations, etc. 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 Fiscal year 2008 (final results) ¥ 596 million 
 Fiscal year 2009 (final results) ¥ 506 million  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 The subsidy started in April 2008, and will end in March 2011. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A. 
 
33. Subsidies for Measures to Promote Conversion  into Natural Gas Taken by Local City-
gas Suppliers 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Subsidies for Measures to Promote Conversion into Natural Gas Taken by Local City-gas 
Suppliers. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010.   
 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. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant/Interest rate subsidy.   
 7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  Local city-gas suppliers.     G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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  8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 Fiscal year 2007 (final results) ¥ 1,074 million 
 Fiscal year 2008 (final results) ¥ 1,102 million 
 Fiscal year 2009 (final results) ¥   914 million 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 The subsidy was started in April 1985.  There is no time limit attached to it.   
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A. 
 
34. Subsidies for Interest on Loans to Introduce Specific Facilities Suitable for Natural Gas  
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Subsidies for Interest on Loans to Introduce Specific Facilities Suitable for Natural Gas.  
 2. Period covered by the notification 
  4/2009 – 3/2010.   
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. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
 
 Interest rate subsidy.    
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  Development Bank of Japan.   
 8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 Fiscal year 2007 (final results) ¥ 264 million 
 Fiscal year 2008 (final results) ¥ 251 million 
 Fiscal year 2009 (final results) ¥ 306 million  G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 The subsidy was started in April 1985. There is no time limit attached to it. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A.   
 
35. 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 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010.   
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  In order to promote the development of hy dropower, an indigenous energy resource, and 
reduce the initial generation cost of small and medium-scale hydropower projects by providing 
subsidies to cover a part of the construction costs.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.   
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 
 Assistance by budget.   
 6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, 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, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 Fiscal year 2007 (final results) ¥ 626 million 
 Fiscal year 2008 (final results) ¥ 374million  Fiscal year 2009 (final results) ¥ 493million 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 The subsidy started in April 1980. There is no time limit attached to it.   
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
  
 N. A.    36. Geothermal Energy Programme 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Geothermal Energy Programme  
(a) Subsidy for the Geothermal Development Promotion Survey.   
(b) Subsidy for the Cost of Development of Geothermal Power Generation.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010.   
 
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. gr ant, 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, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
  Fiscal year 2007 (final results) ¥ 1,531 million 
  Fiscal year 2008 (final results) ¥1,830 million 
  Fiscal year 2009 (final results) ¥ 597million 
   Fiscal year 2007 (final results) ¥ 312 million 
  Fiscal year 2008 (final results) ¥ 357million 
  Fiscal year 2009 (final results) ¥ 712million  G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 4/1980 – 3/2011   
4/1986 – 3/2012   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
  
 N. A.    37. 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 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010  
 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. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant.   
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 Clean Coal Power R&D CO., LTD.  
 8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
  
 Fiscal year 2007 (final results) ¥ 1,476million 
 Fiscal year 2008 (final results) ¥ 1,595 million  Fiscal year 2009 (final results) ¥        0 million 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 4/1999 – 3/2009.   
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A.    38. 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 
  4/2009 – 3/2010.   
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 Powe r Development Acceleration Measures1-3-4 
Ordinance of Law on Special Accounts for Elect ric Power Development Acceleration Measures 
1-5 -1. 
  
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
 
 Grant.  
 7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  The government provides electricity utilities with subsidies to cover 10 per cent of 
construction costs for highly efficient LNG power plants.   
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 Fiscal year 2007 (final results) ¥ 1,307 million 
 Fiscal year 2008 (final results) ¥ 1,539 million 
 Fiscal year 2009 (final results) ¥ 688 million  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 4/2002 – 3/2010. 
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A.    39. Grant for the Technical Development of a Full-MOX ABWR Plant System 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Grant for the Technical Development of a Full-MOX ABWR Plant System.    
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010.  
 
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 between 
the supply and demand of plutonium.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.   
 5. Legislation under which it is granted 
  Assistance by budget.   
 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
 
 Grant.  
 7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  Electric Power Development Co., Ltd.    
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
  
 Fiscal year 2007 (final results) ¥ 3,400 million 
 Fiscal year 2008 (final results) ¥ 3,000 million  Fiscal year 2009 (final results) ¥ 3,000 million 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 The subsidy started in April 1996. Th ere is no time limit attached to it. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
  
 N. A.   
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  40. Subsidy for the advancement of reprocessing spent fuel 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
  
 Subsidy for the advancement of reprocessing spent fuel.   
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
  4/2009 – 3/2010.    
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 To promote the development of a new type of glass which can stably contain a larger quantity 
of high level radioactive liquid waste including pla tinum metal groups, and the development of a new 
type of advanced vitrification melter which can produce the new type of glass. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.   
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 
 Assistance by budget.  
 6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
 
 Grant.   
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 Japan Nuclear Fuel Ltd. 
 8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 FY 2009 ¥1,596 million (Settlement of Accounts).  
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 The subsidy started in July 2009, and will end in March 2013. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A. 
 
41. Subsidy for promoting gas centrifuge to de velop uranium enrichment technology  
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Subsidy for promoting gas centrifuge to develop uranium enrichment technology.   G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010    
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  To promote the development of advanced world class top-notch centrifuges in terms of its 
cost and technical performance for the enhancement of uranium enrichment technology.  
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. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
 
 Grant.    
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 Japan Nuclear Fuel Ltd. 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 Fiscal year 2007 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 911 million   
 Fiscal year 2008 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 1,100 million  
 Fiscal year 2009 (settlement of accounts) ¥ 800 million   
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 The subsidy started in April 2002, and ended in March 2009. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A. 
 
42. Subsidy for Oil Well Abandonment 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Subsidy for Oil Well Abandonment.  
 2. Period covered by the notification 
  4/2009 – 3/2010.    
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
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   To prevent pollution caused by abandoned oil wells for which appropriate measures had not 
been taken.   
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.   
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 
 Assistance by budget.   
 6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 The subsidy is provided from the central govern ment directly to a local government who will 
abandon oil well.   
 8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 Fiscal year 2007 (final results) ¥ 28 million 
 Fiscal year 2008 (final results) ¥ 0 million 
 Fiscal year 2009 (final results) ¥ 23 million 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
  
 4/2003 – 3/2012.   
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
  
 N. A.    II. FINANCE 
1. 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 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 Improvement of the management of the agricultural processing business. 
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  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 engaging in the agricultural processing businesses.  
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 Choice 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.   
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 Between 1 April 1987 and 30 June 2011.  
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
  
 Production of main industr ies (Unit: Thousand ton). 
 
  
 
 
2. Special deduction for expenditure on prospecting for mineral deposit in Japan and 
abroad 
1. Title of the Subsidy programme 
 
 Special deduction for expenditure on prospec ting for mineral deposit in Japan and abroad. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
  4/2009 – 3/2010. 
 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.  2007 FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 
Cheese 126 117 123 
Polished Barley 196 173 168 
Wheat Flour 4924 4726 4818  G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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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.   
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 The lowest of the following three amounts may be deducted from taxable income.    
(a) The amount of the prospecting costs incurred, including depreciation expenses 
allowed on machinery and equi pment used for prospecting 
(b) The amount added back to the taxable income from the prospecting cost reserve 
(c) The amount of corporation income for the business year 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 No time limits. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 The amount of domestic production of  minerals  (Unit: Thousand ton). 
 
  
 
NB. The Percentage is derived from the following:   
 The amount of Domestic production / (Domestic production + imports)   
 
3. 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 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 Prevention from mineral pollution. 
  2007 Y 2008 Y 2009 Y 
Lead 0.2 (0.2%) 0.3 (0.2%) 0.2 (0.2%) 
Zinc 6.0 (1.2%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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  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, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 Inclusion in deductible expenses of the reserve  to the Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National 
Corporation (Incorporated administrative agency ) for prevention of mineral pollution (When the 
expense for prevention of mineral pollution is paid , the reserve corresponding to the cost is included 
in the profit.).  
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 Between 1 April 1974 and 31 March 2012.   
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 The amount of domestic production of  minerals  (Unit: Thousand ton) 
 
 
  
 NB. The Percentage is derived from the following:   
 The amount of Domestic production / (Domestic production + imports)   
 
4. Reserve for prevention of certain disasters 
1. Title of the Subsidy programme 
 
 Reserve for prevention of certain disasters.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
  4/2009 – 3/2010. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  To prevent the disasters from the quarrying.     2007 Y 2008 Y 2009 Y 
Lead 0.2 (0.2%) 0.3 (0.2%) 0.2 (0.2%) 
Zinc 6.0 (1.2%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%)  G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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  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, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 Inclusion in deductible expenses of the reser ve for the expense to prevent disasters after 
mining in proportion to period of time (When the e xpense is paid, the reserve corresponding to the 
cost is included in the profit.).  
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 Between 1 April 1991 and 30 June 2011. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 Production of limestone ore (Unit; Thousand ton) 
 2007 FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 
Production 163,744 150,226 132,263 
Import 0 545 430 
Export 3,241 2,918 3,165 
 
5. Reserve for Special Repairs 
1. Title of the Subsidy programme 
 
 Reserve for Special Repairs.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010. 
 
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. G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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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, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 Inclusion in deductible 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 an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 No time limits.    
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 Sales and export amounts of shaft furnace makers (Unit; Billion yen) 
 2007 FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 
Sales 80,071 87,964 59,683 
Export 28,221 30,333 22,576 
 
6. 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 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010. 
 
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.  G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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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, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 Inclusion in deductible expenses of the reserve  to the extent of the amount, whichever is 
lower.   (After 3 years following the transfer to th e reserves, the reserve is included in the profit.).  
 
(a) 12 % of the sales amount of the minerals 
(b) 50 % of income pertaining to the sales amount of the minerals 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 Between 1 April 1965 and 31 March 2013.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
The amount of domestic production of  minerals (Unit; Thousand ton) 
 2007 Y 2008 Y 2009 Y 
lead 0.2 (0.2%) 0.3 (0.2%) 0.2 (0.2%) 
zinc 6.0 (1.2%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 
NB. The Percentage is derived from the following:   
 The amount of Domestic production / (Domestic production + imports) 
 
7. Finance Measures for Credit Guarantee of Sake Manufacturers 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Finance Measures for Credit Guarantee of Sake Manufacturers.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010.   
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 To guarantee the debt of Sake manufacturer to banks and other fi nancial institutions.  
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  Ministry of Finance.   
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted 
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   Special Measures Law Concerning the Stability of the Sake Brewing and Related 
Manufacture.  
 6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. Grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 The running profit generated from th e fund which had been established by the subsidy granted before 
the period 4/2009 – 3/2010. 
 7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  Japan Sake Brewers Association.   
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount  
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 The Funds' running profit; ¥ 84 million (2008), ¥ 81 million (2009).   
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 N.A. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
Quantity of Shipment of Sake (Unit: Kl) 
 
 
 
  
 
 
8. Finance Measures for Modernization of Sake Manufactures 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Finance Measures for Modernization of Sake Manufactures. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010.   
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  To improve the management and to help the modernization of sake industry. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Ministry of Finance. 
 5. Legislation under which it is granted 
  Special Measures Law Concerning the Stability of the Sake Brewing and Related Manufacture. Year 2007 2008 2009 
Domestic 675,944 652,980 616,210 
Import 109 73 89 
Total 676,053 653,053 531,502  G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. Grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 The running profit generated from the fund whic h had been established by the interest-free 
loan granted before the period 4/2009 – 3/2010. 
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 Japan Sake Brewers Association. 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount  
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 The Funds' running profit; ¥ 117m illion (2008), ¥ 166 million (2009).  
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
  
 Duration of the interest-free loan is limited to 10 years. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
  Quantity of Shipment of Sake (Unit: Kl) 
Year 2007 2008 2009 
Domestic 675,944 652,980 616,210 
Import 109 73 89 
Total 676,053 653,053 531,502 
 
9. Finance Measures for Single Distilled Shochu Manufactures 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Finance Measures for Single Distilled Shochu Manufactures (Formally known as Finance measures for Shochu B manufactures). 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 4/2009 – 3/2010. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  To help the modernization of single distilled shochu industry.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Ministry of Finance. 
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 
 Special Measures Law concerning the stability of  the Sake Brewing and Related Manufacture.  
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  6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. Grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 The running profit generated from the fund wh ich had been established by the subsidy and 
interest-free loan granted befo re the period 4/2009-3/2010.  
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  Japan Sake Brewers Association.  
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount  
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 The Funds' running profit; ¥ 284 million (2008), ¥ 223 million (2009). 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
 
 Duration of the interest-free loan is limited to 10 years.    
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 Quantity of Shipment of Single distilled Shochu (Unit: Kl). 
 
Year 2007 2008 2009 
Domestic 568,975 536,477 531,128 
Import 399 462 374 
Total 569,374 536,939 531,502 
 
III. AGRICULTURE 
1. Measures for Rice 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
  
 Measures for Rice. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
  
 Fiscal year 2008 (April 2008-March 2009) (previous year). 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
   To ensure stable supply-demand and prices of rice so as to stabilize national life and 
economy.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  
 Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. 
 5. Legislation under which it is granted 
   The Law for Stabilization of Supply-Demand and Price of Staple Food. 
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  6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
  
 Grant.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
   Along with the introduction of Law for 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 rice.   
  The objective of Government purchase of rice, in the meanwhile, is limited to form public 
stockholding at a minimum amount level necessary for food security purposes.     
   8. Subsidy per unit, or cases where this is not  possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
  
 FY 2008 ¥ 32,444 million (¥ 47,363 million). 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
  
 Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified , since the subsidy is determined and provided 
on a fiscal year basis.    
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
                      (Unit: Thousand tons) 
Item Fiscal Year Production Consumption Import Export 
Rice 2006 
2007 2008 8,556 
8,714 8,823 9,186 
9,257 8,883 799 
856 841 160 
140 137 
 2. Measures for Sugar 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Measures for Sugar. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
  Fiscal year 2008 (April 2008-Marc h 2009)  (previous year). 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  To contribute to stabilizing national living c onditions through safeguarding the income of the 
producers of sweetening resource crops and to stabilizing management of sugar producers. 
 
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy 
 
 Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 
 Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation 
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  5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 
 Sugar and Starch Price Adjustment Law  Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation Law 
 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant.   
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 The Government provides payments thr ough Agriculture and Livestock Industries 
Corporation, based on the applications from the sweetening resource crops producers in specified 
areas and sugar producers.  
8. Subsidy per unit or in cases where this is not  possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 FY 2008 ¥ 53,676 million (¥44,846 million). 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
  
 Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified , since the subsidy is determined and provided 
on a fiscal year basis. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
 (Unit: Thousand tons) 
Item Fiscal Year Production Consumption Import Export 
Sugar 
 2006 
2007 
2008 845 
949 
936 2,416 
2,346 
2,263 1,437 
1,478 
1,291 10 
1 
2 
 
3. Measures for Starch 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Measures for Starch. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
  
 Fiscal year 2008 (April 2008-March 2009) (previous year) 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  To contribute to stabilizing national living c onditions through safeguarding the income of the 
producers of starch resource crops and to stabilizing management of starch producers. 
 
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy 
  
 Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 
 Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation  G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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5. Legislation under which it is granted 
 
 Sugar and Starch Price Adjustment Law 
 Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation Law 
 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
  
 Grant.  
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 The Government provides payments thr ough Agriculture and Livestock Industries 
Corporation, based on the applications from the star ch resource crops producers in specified areas and 
starch producers. 
 
8. Subsidy per unit or in cases where this is not  possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
 budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 FY 2008 ¥ 6,895 million (¥4,978 million).  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
  
 Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified , since the subsidy is determined and provided 
on a fiscal year basis. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
 (Unit: Thousand tons) 
Item Fiscal Year Production Consumption Import Export 
Starch 
 2006 
2007 2008 2,824 
2,802 2,641 3,003 
2,959 2,783 155 
130 134 0 
0 0 
 
4. Measures for Milk and Dairy Products 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Measures for Milk and Dairy Products. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
  Fiscal year 2008 (April 2008-March 2009) (previous year).  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  To promote sound development of dairy farmi ng and related industries and to contribute to 
improvement of national dietary life, through stabilizing prices of milk and dairy products. 
 
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy 
 
 Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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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. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Subsidy, premium.  
  
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 order to promote supply of the manufacturi ng milk for cheese by productive farmers, the 
Government provides a certain amount of premium for producers.  The Government also provides a 
certain amount of premium for manufacturing milk  producers for cream, concentrated milk and 
skimmed concentrated milk to promote demand a nd production of fresh liquid milk products which 
are unlikely to compete with imported products. 
 
 In order to maintain stable dairy manageme nt, the Government provides a certain amount of 
subsidy for producers who undertake the improvement of productivity. 
 
8. Subsidy per unit or in cases where this is not  possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 FY 2008 ¥ 46,796 million (¥ 29,490 million). 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
  
 Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified , since the subsidy is determined and provided 
on a fiscal year basis.  
10.  Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
 (Unit: Thousand tons) 
Item Fiscal Year Production Consumption Import Export 
Fresh 
milk 2006 
2007 2008 8,091 
8,024 7,946 8,091 
8,024 7,945 0 
0 0 0 
0 1 
Butter and Butter oil 2006 
2007 2008 78 
75 72 90 
92 78 4 
13 15 0 
0 0 
Skimmed milk powder 2006 
2007 2008 177 
171 155 190 
197 158 6 
2 3 0 
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  Sweetened 
condensed skimmed milk 2006 
2007 2008 6 
6 6 6 
7 6 0 
1 0 0 
0 0 
Sweetened condensed milk 2006 
2007 2008 37 
37 39 32 
39 40 1 
1 1 0 
0 0 
 Cheese 2006 
2007 2008 40 
43 43 254 
263 223 214 
220 180 0 
0 0 
 
5. Measures for Bovine meat and pig meat 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Measures for Bovine meat and pig meat.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
  
 Fiscal year 2008 (April 2008-March 2009) (previous year). 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
 To ensure stable supply of bovine meat and pig meat, and stable development of cattle and 
pig farm management.  
 
4. Background and authorization 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.  
 
7. Form of the subsidy / To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
(a) Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation contributes to stabilizing the price 
of bovine meat and pig meat:  
 in case wholesale prices fall below the Standard Stabilization price, the 
Corporation takes measures to stabilize prices of bovine meat and pig meat by withdrawing domestic bovine meat and domestic pig meat from the markets.  G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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  in case wholesale prices exceed the Upper Stabilization price, the Corporation takes 
measures to stabilize prices of bovine meat and pig meat by increasing sales of 
domestic bovine meat and pig meat. 
 
(b) When the calf price falls below the trigge r base price, the Government provides calf 
producers with a compensatory payment pe r head, and ensures stable production of 
calves and management of cattle producers. 
(c) The Government provides beef cattle and pig producers with a subsidy per head, in 
order to prevent worsening their return a nd stagnating domestic bovine meat and pig 
meat production.  
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual   
 amount budgeted for that subsidy  
  
 FY 2008 ¥ 52,525 million (¥  28,983 million).  
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
 
 Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified , since the subsidy is determined and provided 
on a fiscal year basis.  
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy   
  
(Unit: Thousand tons)  
Item Fiscal Year  Production  Consumption  Import Export 
Bovine 
Meat 
 2006 
2007 
2008 346 
359 
363 802 
826 
826 467 
463 
470 0.1 
          0.3 
0.6 
Pig Meat 2006 
2007 2008 874 
873 882 1636 
1642 1674 737 
755 815 0.4 
1.0 1.9 
 Note:  The amounts are converted to those of cut meat. 
 
6. Measures for Eggs 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
  
 Measures for Eggs.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
  
 Fiscal year 2008 (April 2008-March 2009) (previous year).  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
 To contribute to developing a sound ma nagement of poultry farms through planned 
production and stabilizing egg prices.   G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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4. Background and authorization 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. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
              
 Grant.  
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
              
 Revenue for compensation in the Egg Pri ce Stabilizing Fund (EPSF) consists of: 
 
(a) that paid by producers and producer orga nizations who make compensation contracts 
with the EPSF; and  
(b) a government subsidy  
 When the average transaction 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 2008 ¥ 1,249 million (¥ 1,249 million).  
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
 
 This subsidy will be  continued until the end of fiscal year 2015.  
 
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 2006 
2007 
2008 2,509 
2,589 
2,536 2,630 
2,702 
2,648 122 
113 
112 0.7 
0.4 
0.6 
Note: The amounts of import and export are converted to those of shell eggs.  
 
7. Measures for Vegetable 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
     
 Measures for Vegetable. G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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2.    Period covered by the notification 
 
 Fiscal year 2008 (April 2008 - Ma rch 2009) (previous year). 
 
3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
           To contribute to a sound development of vege table farming and to stabilizing national living 
condition, through stabilizing production of major vegetables. 
  
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy 
              
 Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 
             Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation  
5.  Legislation under which it is granted 
              
 Vegetable Production and Marketing Stabilization Law 
 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.)  
              
 Grant.  
 7.  To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation is financed by a contribution from the 
registered marketing associations and a subsidy fr om the Government. When the market prices fall 
below the guaranteed base prices, the Corpora tion provides a compensatory payment for producers 
through the registered marketing associations.   
 
8.  Subsidy per unit or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
   
 FY 2008 ¥  14,096 million (¥ 16,215 million) 
 
9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it  
 
 Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified , since the subsidy is determined and provided 
on a fiscal year basis. 
 10.     Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
                          
 (Unit: Thousand tons) 
Item Fiscal Year Production Consumption Import Export 
 
Vegetable 2006 
2007 2008 12,356 
12,527 12,554 15,593 
15,505 15,352 3,244 
2,992 2,811 9 
14 13 
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  8. Farmer’s Pension Fund Subsidy 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Farmer's Pension Fund Subsidy.  
 
2.  Period covered by the notification 
  Fiscal year 2008 (April 2008 - Marc h 2009) (previous year).   
 
3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 To ensure the income security of self-employe d farmers after their retirement and to secure 
the adequate number of farmers in Japan, by pr oviding the old-age pensions as one of the public 
pension schemes in Japan.  
4.  Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.   
 
5.  Legislation under which it is granted 
 
 Act on the Farmers Pension Fund, Independent Administrative Agency.   
 6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant. 
 
7.  To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 Pension is provided for farmer s who have paid the premium of  the pension and have retired 
from the farming management totally and permanently.   
8.  Subsidy per unit or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 FY 2008 ¥ 129,364 million (¥ 157,235 million).   
 9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 
 Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified , since the subsidy is determined and provided 
on a fiscal year basis.   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
 N. A.    9. Farming Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme 
  
 Farming Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy.  
 G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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  2.  Period covered by the notification 
 
 Fiscal year 2008 (April 2008-March 2009) (previous year).    
3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  To contribute to the introduction of advanced agricultural management for improvement of 
agricultural structure.   
4.  Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.   
 
5.  Legislation under which it is granted 
 
 Agricultural Modernization Fund Law.   
 6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant.  
7.  To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 In order to facilitate farmers to make invest ments for introducing more advanced agricultural 
management, the Government provides inte rest subsidy to the Nourinchukin Bank. 
 
8. Subsidy per unit or in cases where this is not  possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 FY 2008 ¥ 5 million (¥ 6 million).   
 9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 
 Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified , since the subsidy is determined and provided 
on a fiscal year basis.   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
 N. A.   
 
10. Japan Finance Corporation Subsidy 
1.  Title of the subsidy programme 
  
 Japan Finance Corporation Subsidy. 
 2.  Period covered by the notification 
  Fiscal year 2008 (April 2008-March 2009) (previous year).  
3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
 To contribute to improvement of agricultural structure.  G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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4.  Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. 
 
5.  Legislation under which it is granted 
  Japan Finance Corporation Act.  
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant. 
 
7.  To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 This subsidy is provided to Japan Financial Co rporation, which furnishes farmers with a long 
term loan at preferred rate in order to improve  agricultural structure including land improvement, 
acquisition of farm land and ag ricultural 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 2008 ¥ 2,576 million (¥ 1,514 million).  
9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 
 Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified , since the subsidy is determined and provided 
on a fiscal year basis.    
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
 N. A.   
 
11. Fisheries Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy   
1.    Title of the subsidy programme  
      
 Fisheries Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy.  
 
2.   Period covered by the notification  
      
 Fiscal year 2009 (April 2009 to March 2010) (previous year).  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
      
 To contribute to advance equipment and mode rnize management of fisheries and related 
sectors. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
      
 Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.  
 G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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  5.   Legislation under which it is granted  
      
 Fisheries Modernization Fund Law.  
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant.  
 
7.  To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  
 In order to contribute to advancing equipmen t and modernizing management of fisheries and 
related sectors, the central govern ment provides interest subsidy to  financial organizations including 
fishery cooperatives which support these sectors.  
  
8.  Amount of the subsidy  
  
 FY2009 ¥ 4,545 thousand (¥4,545 thousand).   
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
  
 Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified , since the subsidy is determined and provided 
on a fiscal year basis.  
  
10. Statistical data  
              
 N. A.  
 
12. Fund for the Measure to Supply Fishery Products Stably 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
 Fund for the Measure to Supply Fishery Products Stably.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
  
 Fiscal year 2009 (April 2009 to March 20010).  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
  
 To implement comprehensive programs for the promotion of sustainable fisheries, and thereby to ensure stable, safe and efficient supply of food to the people. 
 
4.  Background and authorization for the subsidy  
 
 Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.  
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted  
 
 None (Assistance by budget). 
  G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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  6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, 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. Amount of the subsidy  
  
 FY2009 ¥ 3,071 million (¥ 2,764 million)  
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
 
 Duration of the subsidy is determined  and provided on a fiscal year basis.  
 
10. Statistical data  
 
 N. A.  
 IV. LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 
1. 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 
     
 4/2009 - 3/2010. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
      To promote creative projects by small and medium sized enterprises and other entities. 
     
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
     
       4 prefectural governments (Ibaraki, Gunma, Fukui, and Kagawa). 
 
5. Legislation under which it is granted 
     
      Assistance by budget. 
 6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant. G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
 Projects for new products or new techniques of  small and medium sized enterprises and other 
entities. 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is  not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 FY2009 ¥ 76.1 million (Settlement of Accounts). 
  9.  Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it 
 
 There is no time limit attached to it, except  Kagawa’s until 2010 an d Ibaraki’s until 2011. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A. 
 
2. 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 
             4/2009 - 3/2010. 
 3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
  To financially support the Bekko industry facing the situation that the import of the material 
for Bekko products has been prohibited. 
     
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
     
 Nagasaki Prefectural Government. 
 5. Legislation under which it is granted 
      Assistance by budget.  
6.  Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
  Grant. 
 7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
  Japan Bekko Association.   G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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  8.   Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 FY2009 ¥ 1.8 million (Settlement of Accounts) 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
     
        There is no time limit attached to it.  
10.  Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A. 
 
3. Subsidy for Promoting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products 
1. Title of the Subsidy programme 
     
 Subsidy for Promoting the Manufacture of Traditional Craft Products.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
     
    4/2009 - 3/2010. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
     
 To promote the production of Japanese traditional crafts using traditional skills and methods. 
  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 9 prefectural governments (Yamagata, Gunma,  Saitama, Kanagawa, F ukui, Kyoto, Fukuoka, 
Saga, and Oita). 
 5. Legislation under which it is granted 
          Assistance by budget.  
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant. 
 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
    Producers' cooperative associations which tr ain craftsmen and secure numbers of  successors. 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this  is not possible, total amount or annual  
 amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 FY 2009 ¥ 37.1 million (Settlement of Accounts). 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
     
     There is no time limit attached to it, except Fukui’s subsidy until 2010. 
 G/SCM/N/220/JPN 
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A.  4. Subsidy for Leather Industry  
1. Title of the Subsidy programme 
     
 Subsidy for Leather Industry.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
     
    4/2009 - 3/2010. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
     
        To promote and develop the leather industry. 
  4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  Hyogo and Nara prefectural governments.  
5. Legislation under which it is granted 
     
     Assistance by budget. 
 
6. Form of the subsidy (i.e. gr ant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
 Grant.  
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
    Producer’s associations in leather products. 
 
8. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this  is not possible, total amount or annual  
 amount budgeted for that subsidy 
 
 FY 2009 ¥ 15.5 million (Settlement of Accounts).  
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or an y other time limits attached to it 
     
     There is no time limit attached to it. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of a subsidy 
 
 N. A. 
 
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