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Japan’s Current Rice Shortage Foreshadows Long-Term Problems

Japan’s Current Rice Shortage Foreshadows Long-Term Problems

By Andrew Orchard
Japan is experiencing a shortage of the crucial staple, with an inelastic supply likely being the primary cause.

The 2-Level Game in Japan’s Agriculture Trade Negotiations

The 2-Level Game in Japan’s Agriculture Trade Negotiations

By Zhuoran Li
The Japanese agriculture sector has a long history of obstructing international trade talks. 
Abe’s Unfinished Business: Japan’s Agriculture Reform

Abe’s Unfinished Business: Japan’s Agriculture Reform

By Zhuoran Li
Abe Shinzo is often considered Japan’s most powerful prime minister. But he faced steep political opposition in one of his primary goals.

Japan’s Food Self-Sufficiency Debate Overlooks the Core Problem

Japan’s Food Self-Sufficiency Debate Overlooks the Core Problem

By Yusaku Yoshikawa
It will be difficult to boost agricultural production without addressing the dwindling workforce in the sector.

Taiwan Votes to Maintain Import Ban on Fukushima Food Imports

Taiwan Votes to Maintain Import Ban on Fukushima Food Imports

By Thisanka Siripala
While Fukushima suffered a blow, trade ties between Japan and Taiwan avoided any major impact.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Fukushima Farms Face an Uphill Battle Building Overseas Market Share

Fukushima Farms Face an Uphill Battle Building Overseas Market Share

By Thisanka Siripala
Lingering safety concerns remain a hurdle to restoring the agriculture sector.

TPP Sows Fear in Japan's Agriculture Industry

TPP Sows Fear in Japan's Agriculture Industry

By Nicole Freiner
As the resurrected TPP moves forward, Japanese consumer groups and farmers fear the effects.
Japan's Practical Taiwan Policy

Japan's Practical Taiwan Policy

By Emily S. Chen
What's driving Japan's outreach toward Taiwan?

What the TPP Means for Japan

What the TPP Means for Japan

By Mina Pollmann
The TPP will bring strategic and economic benefits to Japan, but it has to clear domestic hurdles first.

Japan’s Agriculture Dilemma

Japan’s Agriculture Dilemma

By Clint Richards
Achieving large-scale agriculture is an imperative, yet political opposition is formidable.

Japan Faces Hurdles in Next Round of TPP Talks

Japan Faces Hurdles in Next Round of TPP Talks

With the next round of TPP talks starting today, Japan faces some major challenges.

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