WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.2
20 April 2001
(01-1993)
Committee on Subsidies
and Countervailing MeasuresOriginal:  English
SUBSIDIES
Updating Notification Pursuant to Article XVI:1 of the GATT 1994
and Article 25 of the Agreement on Subsidies and
Countervailing Measures
JAPAN
Supplement
The following communication, dated 17 April 2001, has been received from the Permanent
Mission of Japan.
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Japan submits this updating notification in compliance with its obligation under Article XVI:1
of the General Agreement on Tariff and Trade (GATT)1994 and Article 25 of the Agreement on
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures ("the Agreement" hereinafter).
In this notification, Japan had included certain measures which may not constitute "subsidies"
under Article 1 of the Agreement and certain subsidies which may not be "specific" under Article 2 of
the Agreement in order to achieve the maximum tran sparency with regard to the relevant programmes
and measures effective within its territory.
It should be recognized that, in accordance with Article 25.7 of the Agreement, the
notification of the programmes and measures does not prejudge its legal status, effects or nature under
GATT 1994 and the Agreement.
Furthermore, the notification does not prejudge the non-actionable nature of certain
programmes or measures under footnote 35 to Arti cle 10 of the Agreement, or the non-actionable
status that a programme or a measures would have under Article 8 of the Agreement, had it been
notified under the provisions of Article 8.G/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. Measures for Rice, Wheat and Barley ....................................................................................3
2. Measures for Soybean and Rapeseed......................................................................................43. Measures for Sugar........................................................................................................... ........5
4. Measures for Milk and Dairy Products ..................................................................................6
5. Measures for Bovine Meat and Pigmeat.................................................................................7
6. Measures for Eggs............................................................................................................ .........9
7. Measures for Vegetable ....................................................................................................... ...10
8. Measures fo r Fruits .......................................................................................................... ......11
9. Measures for Cocoons ......................................................................................................... ...12
10. Farmer's Pension Fund Subsidy............................................................................................13
11. Farming Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy ..................................................................14
12. Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Finance Corporation Subsidy...................................15
13. Fisheries Modernizatio n Fund Interest Subsidy..................................................................15
14. Fisheries Trust Fund Subsidy................................................................................................ 16
15. Fund for the Projects Implemented by Regional Governments for Promoting
Sustainable Fisheries .......................................................................................................... ....17
16. Fund for the Activities Implemented by Non-governmental Organizations for
Promoting Sustainable Fisheries ...........................................................................................18
17. Wood Industry Upgrading Funds .........................................................................................19G/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.2
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1. Measures for Rice, Wheat and Barley
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Measures for Rice, Wheat and Barley
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1998 (April 1998-March 1999)
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
The purposes of the programme are to ensure stable supply-demand and price of staple food
(rice, wheat and barley) so as to stabilize national life and economy.
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
5. Legislation under which it is granted
The Law for Stabilization of Supply-Demand and Price of Staple Food.
6. Form of the subsidy/to whom and how the subsidy is provided
Along with drastic reform of the distribution system of rice through the introduction of Law
for Stabilization of Supply, Demand and Price of Staple Food(the Staple Food Law)in 1996 and the
New Rice Policies in 1998, Rice Farming Income Stabilization Programme (JRIS) was established in1998 together with Transitional Programme of the New Rice Policies, aiming at mitigating the
negative effects on rice producers' managements caused by the decline in the prices of voluntarily
marketed rice.  The Government provides assistance for a fund which is raised by the producers,
which offers direct payments to rice producers for their income losses in case of a fall in the prices of
voluntarily marketed rice under the production-limiting programme.  The amount of government
assistance is a fixed ratio of the compensation standard price, i.e. the average price of the voluntarily
marketed rice in the preceding three-year period. In case when the average price of voluntarilymarketed rice in the crop year in question falls belo w the standard price, the payment, which is limited
to a certain percent of the said price gap, is made to the producers directly from JRIS fund.  The
Government purchase of rice, is limited only to minimum amount necessary to form public
stockholding for food security purposes.
The Government also purchases wheat and barley from producers and sells them to the
market.
As for barley for feed, the Government provid es a compensatory payment for producers.  A
certain portion of producers' income is provided through producers' associations in order to encourageproduction and ensure smooth distribution of barley for feed.
7. Amount of the subsidy
¥152.8 billion (which includes the amount alloca ted from the General Account to the Food
Control Special Account for the Fiscal Year 1998)G/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.2
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8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided
based on a fiscal year.
9. Statistical data
(unit: thousand tonnes)
Item Fiscal Year Production Consumption Import Export
1996 10,344 10,189 634 6
1997 10,025 10,107 634 201Rice
1998 8,960 9,908 749 876
1996 478 6,401 5,907 0
1997 573 6,290 5,993 0Wheat
1998 570 6,224 5,674 0
1996 234 2,719 2,455 0
1997 194 2,708 2,352 0Barley
1998 144 2,694 2,548 0
2. Measures for Soybean and Rapeseed
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Measures for Soybean and Rapeseed
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1998 (April 1998 to March 1999).
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
The purposes of the programme are to maintain soybean and rapeseed production and to
stabilize farmers' income.
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Temporary Measure Act for Subsidizing Producers of Soybeans and Rapeseed.
6. Form of the subsidy / To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The Government provides a subsidy for producers of soybean and rapeseed through the
producers' associations, if the standard selling price is below the base price.  Producers are paid the
difference between the standard selling price and the base price.  The standard selling price isdetermined based on the average selling price of producers' associations, deducting marketing costs.
The base price is determined with a view to ensuring reproduction, taking account of the production
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7. Amount of the subsidy
¥6,877 million
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided
based on a fiscal year.
9. Statistical data
(Unit: thousand tonnes)
Item Fiscal year Production Consumption Import Export
1996 148 4,827 4,870 0
1997 145 4,910 5,057 0Soybeans
1998 158 4,767 4,751 0
1996 1 1,919 1,922 0
1997 1 2,050 2,062 0Rapeseed
1998 1 2,085 2,078 0
3. Measures for Sugar
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Measures for Sugar
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1998 (April 1998 to March 1999)
3. Policy objective and / or purpose
The purposes of the programme are to safeguard sweetening resource crops farmers' income
and to contribute to stabilizing national living conditions through stabilizing the price of domestic
sugar.
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation.
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Sugar Price Stabilization Law
Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation Law
6. Form of the subsidy / To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation is involved in selling and purchasing
the sugar made of sugar beet and sugar cane produced in specified areas.  The Government provides a
compensatory payment for sugar producers.  The sugar producers are paid the difference between
selling price and purchasing price of the sugar.G/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.2
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7. Amount of the subsidy
¥14,170 million
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time-limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided
based on a fiscal year.
9. Statistical data
(Unit: thousand tonnes)
Item Calendar year Production Consumption Import Export
1996 882 2,579 1,708 6
1997 783 2,471 1,757 12Sugar
1998 870 2,427 1,604 8
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 1998 (April 1998 to March 1999)
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
The purposes of the programme are to promote sound development of dairy farming and
related industries and to contribute to improvement nation's dietary life, through stabilizing prices ofmilk and dairy products.
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Livestock Products Prices Stabilization Law
Manufacturing Milk Producer Compensation Temporary Law
6. Form of the subsidy / To whom and how the subsidy is provided
In order to maintain production of milk for manufacturing, whose price condition is inferior to
that of drinking milk, the Government provides producers with a subsidy for milk for manufacturing.Producers are paid the difference between the Guaranteed Price (the producer price which guarantees
the reproduction of milk) and the Standard Transact ion Price (the price payable by manufacturers).
In order to promote supply of the manufacturing milk for cheese by productive farmers, the
Government provides a certain amount of premium fo r producers.  The Government also provides aG/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.2
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certain amount of premium for manufacturing milk producers for cream, concentrated milk and
skimmed concentrated milk to promote demand and production of fresh liquid milk products which
are unlikely to compete with imported products.
The Government also provides a certain amount of premium for manufacturing milk
producers, so as to meet various changes in situation surrounding dairy farming.
7. Amount of the subsidy
¥40,617 million
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time -limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided
based on a fiscal year.
9. Statistical data
(Unit: thousand tonnes)
Item Fiscal year Production Consumption Import Export
1996 8,659 8,659 0 0
1997 8,629 8,629 0 0Fresh milk
1998 8,548 8,548 0 0
1996 86 89 1 0
1997 88 90 1 0Butter and butter oil
1998 88 83 1 0
1996 200 231 38 0
1997 202 230 34 0Skimmed milk powder
1998 198 225 22 0
1996 9 8 0 0
1997 8 8 0 0Sweetened condensed
skimmed milk
1998 8 9 0 0
1996 43 48 1 0
1997 37 39 1 0Sweetened condensed
milk
1998 36 40 1 0
1996 33 201 168 0
1997 34 207 173 0Cheese
1998 35 218 183 0
5. Measures for Bovine Meat and Pigmeat
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Measures for Bovine Meat and Pigmeat
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1998 (April 1998 to March 1999)G/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.2
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3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose of the programme is to ensure stable supply of bovine meat and pigmeat, and
stable development of cattle and pig farm management.
4. Background and 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 / To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation contributes to stabilizing the price of
bovine meat and pigmeat.
- in case wholesale prices fall below the Standard Stabilization price, the Corporation
takes measures to stabilize prices of bovine meat and pigmeat by withdrawingdomestic bovine meat and domestic pigmeat from the markets.
- in case wholesale prices exceed the Upper Stabilization price, the Corporation takes
measures to stabilize prices of bovine meat and pigmeat by increasing sales of
domestic bovine meat and domestic pigmeat.
When the calf price falls below the guaranteed  base price, the Government provides calf
producers with a compensatory payment per head, and ensures stable production of calves.
The Government provides beef cattle producers with a subsidy per head, in order to prevent
worsening their return and stagnating domestic bovine meat production.
7. Amount of the subsidy
¥75,132 million
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time -limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided
based on a fiscal year.G/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.2
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9. Statistical data
(Unit: thousand tonnes)
Item Fiscal year Production Consumption Import Export
1996 383 990 611 0
1997 370 1,030 659 0Bovine meat
1998 371 1,051 682 0
1996 884 1,482 663 0
1997 902 1,447 517 0Pigmeat
1998 904 1,481 546 0
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 1998 (April 1998 to March 1999)
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose of the programme is to contribute to developing a sound management of poultry
farms, through planned production and stabilizing egg prices.
4. Background and 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 / To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Revenue for compensation in the Egg Price Stabilizing Fund (EPSF) consists of:
(1) that paid by producers and producer organizations who make compensation contracts with the
EPSF; and
(2) a government subsidy.
When the average transaction price falls belo w the standard price, the EPSF provides a
compensatory payment for producers.  Producers are paid 90 per cent of the difference between thetwo prices.G/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.2
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7. Amount of the subsidy
¥1,527 million
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time-limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided
based on a fiscal year.
9. Statistical data
(Unit: thousand tonnes)
Item Fiscal year Production Consumption Import Export
1996 2,562 2,674 110 0
1997 2,570 2,673 104 1Eggs
1998 2,533 2,637 104 0
Note:  The amounts in import and export are converted to those of shell eggs.
7. Measures for Vegetable
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Measures for Vegetable
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1998(April 1998 to March 1999)
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose of the programme is to contribute to a sound development of vegetable farming
and a stable life with respect to consumption, through stabilizing production of major vegetables.
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Vegetable Supply Stabilization Fund
National Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives
Central Union of Agricultural Cooperatives
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Vegetable Production and Marketing Stabilization Law
6. Form of the subsidy / To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The Vegetable Supply Stabilization Fund is financed through a contribution from the
registered marketing associations and a subsidy from the Government.  When the market prices fall
below the guaranteed base prices, the Fund provides a compensatory payment for producers through
the registered marketing associations.  The Government supports the Fund's purchase and stock of
major vegetables in case of a sudden rise in vegetable prices.G/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.2
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7. Amount of the subsidy
¥9,283 million
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time-limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided
based on a fiscal year.
9. Statistical data
(Unit: thousand tonnes)
Item Fiscal year Production Consumption Import Export
1996 14,621 17,086 2,466 1
1997 14,313 16,694 2,384 3Vegetable
1998 13,652 16,291 2,642 3
8. Measures for Fruits
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Measures for Fruits
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1998 (April 1998 to March 1999)
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose of the programme is to contribute to a stable development of fruits agriculture,
through stabilizing transaction of fruits for processing and a management of fruit farm.
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Japan Fruit Foundation
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Special Measure Law on Fruit-Growing Industry Promotion
6. Form of the subsidy / To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The Government provides a certain amount of payments for the fruit-growing farmers who
sell fruits for processing or convert to superior variety. Payment is made through the Japan Fruit
Foundation.
. Amount of the subsidy
¥399 millionG/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.2
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8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time-limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided
based on a fiscal year.
9. Statistical data
(Unit: thousand tonnes)
Item Fiscal year Production Consumption Import Export
1996 3,900 8,284 4,384 15
1997 4,587 8,687 4,265 20Fruits
1998 3,935 8,068 4,100 13
Note:  The amounts include those of fruits for processing converted to fresh fruits .
9. Measures for Cocoons
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Measures for Cocoons
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1998(April 1998 to March 1999)
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose of the programme is to contribute to stable management of sericultural farms and
filature industry through facilitating the distribution of cocoons for ensuring income of sericultural
farmers.
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
Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation Law
6. Form of the subsidy / To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation provides incentive subsidy to filature
industry depending on the level of raw silk market price for the purpose of facilitating distribution of
cocoons.
7. Amount of the subsidy
¥1,327 millionG/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.2
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8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time-limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided
based on a fiscal year.
9. Statistical data
(Unit: tonnes)
Item Fiscal year Production Consumption Import Export
1996 1,208 5,731 2,224 0
1997 1,006 3,906 1,360 1Cocoons
1998 792 2,173 892 10
Note:  The amounts are converted to those of dried cocoons.
10. Farmer's Pension Fund Subsidy
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Farmer's Pension Fund Subsidy
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1998(April 1998 to March 1999)
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
This programme covers part of expenses of pension for farmers who have retired from the
farm management totally and permanently.
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Farmers Pension Fund Law
6. Form of the subsidy / To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Pension is provided for farmers who have paid the premium and have retired from the farm
management totally and permanently.
7. Amount of the subsidy
¥84,947 millionG/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.2
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8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time-limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided
based on a fiscal year.
9. Statistical data
N.A.
11. Farming Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Farming Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1998(April 1998 to March 1999)
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose of the programme is to contribute to introduce advanced agricultural
management for improvement of agricultural structure.
4. Background and authorization 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 / To whom and how the subsidy is provided
In order to contribute to facilitate farmers to make investments for introducing more advanced
agricultural management, the prefectural governments provide interest subsidy to finance
organizations including agricultural cooperatives and the Government provides part of necessary
expenses to the prefectural governments.
7. Amount of the subsidy
¥23,724 million
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time-limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided
based on a fiscal year.
9. Statistical data
N.A.G/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.2
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12. Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Finance Corporation Subsidy
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Finance Corporation Subsidy
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1998(April 1998 to March 1999)
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose of the programme is to contribute to improvement of agricultural structure.
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries Finance Corporation Law
6. Form of the subsidy / To whom and how the subsidy is provided
This subsidy is provided to the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Financial Corporation,
which furnishes farmers with a long-term loan at preferred rate in order to improve agricultural
structure including land improvement, acquisition of farm land and agricultural mechanization.
7. Amount of the subsidy
¥39,774 million
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time-limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided
based on a fiscal year.
9. Statistical data
N.A.
13. Fisheries Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Fisheries Modernization Fund Interest Subsidy
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1998(April 1998 to March 1999)G/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.2
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3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose of the programme is to contribute to the introduction of advanced fisheries'
management for structural adjustment of small- or medium-size fisheries.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Fisheries Modernization Fund Law
6. Form of the subsidy/To whom and how the subsidy is provided
In order to contribute to introduce advanced fisheries' management for structural adjustment
of small- or medium-size fisheries, the prefectural governments provide interest subsidy to financeorganizations including fishery cooperatives, and the Government provides part of necessary expenses
born by the prefectural governments.
7. Amount of the subsidy
¥2,127 million
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided
based on a fiscal year.
9. Statistical data
N.A.
14. Fisheries Trust Fund Subsidy
1. le of the Subsidy programme
Fisheries Trust  Fund Subsidy
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1998 (April 1998 to March 1999)
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose of the programme is to contribute to the management of the natural disaster relief
system for fisheries.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesG/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.2
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5. Legislation under which it is granted
None (Assistance by budget)
6. From of the subsidy/To whom and how the subsidy is provided
This programme covers part of expenses borne by the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Trust Fund which is necessary for activities of fisheries mutual relief associations.
7. Amount of the subsidy
¥60 million.
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided
based on a fiscal year.
9. Statistical data
N.A.
15. Fund for the Projects Implemented by Regional Governments for Promoting
Sustainable Fisheries
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Fund for the Projects Implemented by Regional Governments for Promoting Sustainable
Fisheries
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1999 (April 1999 to March 2000)
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose of the subsidy is to implement comprehensive programs for the promotion of
sustainable fisheries, and thereby to ensure stable, safe and efficient supply of food to people
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
5. Legislation under which it is granted
None (Assistance by budget)
6. Form of the subsidy / To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The Government funds comprehensive programs implemented by prefectural governments.
Subsidies are provided for sustainable management of fishery resources, promotion of stock
enhancement and aquaculture, restructure of fishing entities, conservation of coastal environment  and
recruitment of fishermen are implemented for stable supply of food. Subsidies for promotion ofG/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.2
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distribution, processing and consumption of fisher y products are implemented for safe and efficient
supply of food.
7. Amount of the subsidy
¥4,441 million
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time-limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is determined and provided based on every fiscal year.
9. Statistical data
N.A.
16. Fund for the Activities Implemented by Non-governmental Organizations for Promoting
Sustainable Fisheries
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Fund for the Activities Implemented by Non-governmental Organizations for Promoting
Sustainable Fisheries
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1999 (April 1999 to March 2000)
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose of the subsidy is to implement comprehensive programs for the promotion of
sustainable fisheries, and thereby to ensure stable, safe and efficient supply of food to people
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
5. Legislation under which it is granted
None (Assistance by budget)
6. Form of the subsidy/To whom and how the subsidy is provided
The Government funds various comprehensive programmes implemented by non-
governmental organizations. Subsidies are provided for sustainable management of fishery resources,promotion of stock enhancement and aquaculture, restructure of fishing entities, conservation of
coastal environment and recruitment of fishermen are implemented for stable supply of food.
Subsidies for promotion of distribution, processing and consumption of fishery products are
implemented for safe and efficient supply of food.
7. Amount of the subsidy
¥3,218 millionG/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.2
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8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time-limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is determined and provided based on every fiscal year.
9. Statistical data
N.A.
17. Wood Industry Upgrading Funds
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Wood Industry Upgrading Funds
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1998(April 1998 to March 1999)
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose of the programme is to contribute to rationalization and improvement of wood
production and distribution.
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy
Hokkaido prefecture
5. Legislation under which it is granted
None (Assistance by budget)
6. Form of the subsidy / To whom and how the subsidy is provided
This programme provides loans at preferred rates for forestry co-operatives, forest owners,
timber loggers, wood product manufacturers and wood products wholesalers.
7. Budget
¥3,500 million ( budget for the programme )
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time-limits attached to it
Duration of the subsidy is not clearly specified, since the subsidy is determined and provided
based on a fiscal year.
9. Statistical data
N.A.
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