WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.1
16 January 2001
(01-0218)
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 21 December 2000, has been received from the
Permanent Mission of Japan.
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The attached communication is a supplement to the notification made by Japan on
13 October 2000.  Please note that work is continuing on some of the remaining items.
Japan submits this updating notification in compliance with its obligation under Article XVI:1
of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 and Article 25 of the Agreement onSubsidies and Countervailing Measures ("the Agreement" hereinafter).
In this notification, Japan has 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 measure would have under Article 8 of the Agreement, had it been
notified under the provisions of Article 8.G/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.1
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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......................................................................................4
3. Measures for Sugar........................................................................................................... ........5
4. Measures for Milk and Dairy Products ..................................................................................6
5. Measures for Bovine Meat and Pig-meat................................................................................7
6. Measures for Eggs............................................................................................................ .........9
7. Measures for Vegetables...................................................................................................... ...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...................................1513. 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-Government Organizations for
Promoting Sustainable Fisheries ...........................................................................................18
17. Wood Industry Upgrading Funds .........................................................................................19G/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.1
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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 1997 (April 1997-March 1998).
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose of the programme is 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
The Government purchases rice from the producers conducting production adjustment, and
wheat and barley from producers at the determined pu rchasing prices (Government Purchasing Prices)
and sells them at the determined selling prices (Government Selling Prices).  The GovernmentPurchasing Prices are determined with a view to ensuring reproduction, reflecting supply-demand
situation and taking account of production conditions, commodity prices and other economic
conditions.  The Government Selling Prices are determined based on the standard selling prices which
are set so as to stabilize consumers' household economy, taking into account such factors as supply-
demand situation, cost of household, commodity prices and other economic conditions.
As for rice, the Government provides a subsidy for producers commensurate with the volume
distributed by the producers, in order to promote orderly and stable delivery and distribution of
private voluntarily marketed rice.
As for barley for feed, the Government provides 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
¥175.9 billion (which includes the amount allocated from the General Account to the Food
Control Special Account for the Fiscal Year 1997).
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.1
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9. Statistical data
(Unit:  thousand tonnes)
Item Fiscal year Production Consumption Import Export
1995 10,748 10,485 495 581
1996 10,344 10,189 634 6 Rice
1997 10,025 10,107 634 201
1995 444 6,355 5,750 0
1996 478 6,401 5,907 0 Wheat
1997 573 6,290 5,993 0
1995 219 2,744 2,640 0
1996 234 2,719 2,455 0 Barley
1997 194 2,708 2,352 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 1997 (April 1997 to March 1998).
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose of the programme is 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
cost, other production conditions, supply and demand situation and other economic situations.
7. Amount of the subsidy
¥4,899 million.G/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.1
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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
1995 119 4,796 4,813 0
1996 148 4,827 4,870 0 Soybeans
1997 145 4,910 5,057 0
1995 1 1,873 1,873 0
1996 1 1,919 1,922 0 Rapeseed
1997 1 2,050 2,062 0
3. Measures for Sugar
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Measures for Sugar.
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1997 (April 1997 to March 1998).
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
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 su gar producers are paid the difference between the
selling price and the purchasing price of the sugar.G/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.1
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7. Amount of the subsidy
¥14,674 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
1995 870 2,600 1,789 2
1996 882 2,579 1,708 6 Sugar
1997 783 2,471 1,757 12
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 1997 (April 1997 to March 1998).
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
The purposes of the programme are to promote sound development of dairy farming and
related industries and to contribute to improvement of the nation's dietary life, through stabilizing
prices of milk 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 guaranteesthe 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.1
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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 the situation surrounding dairy farming.
7. Amount of the subsidy
¥39,482 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
1995 8,467 8,467 0 0
1996 8,659 8,659 0 0 Fresh milk
1997 8,629 8,629 0 0
1995 83 93 1 0
1996 86 89 1 0Butter and
butter oil
1997 88 90 1 0
1995 195 232 41 0
1996 200 231 38 0Skimmed milk
powder
1997 202 230 34 0
1995 10 10 0 0
1996 9 8 0 0Sweetened
condensed
skimmed milk 1997 8 8 0 0
1995 45 43 1 0
1996 43 48 1 0Sweetened
condensedmilk 1997 37 39 1 0
1995 31 190 159 0
1996 33 201 168 0 Cheese
1997 34 207 173 0
5. Measures for Bovine Meat and Pig-meat
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Measures for Bovine Meat and Pigmeat.
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1997 (April 1997 to March 1998).G/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.1
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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 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 withdrawingdomestic bovine meat and domestic pig-meat from the markets;
- in case wholesale prices exceed the Upper Stabilization Price, the Corporation takes
measures to stabilize prices of bovine meat and pigmeat by increasing sales of
domestic bovine meat and domestic pig-meat.
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
¥73,752 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.1
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9. Statistical data
(Unit:  thousand tonnes)
Item Fiscal year Production Consumption Import Export
1995 413 1,068 658 0
1996 383 990 611 0 Bovine meat
1997 370 1,030 659 0
1995 910 1,461 535 0
1996 884 1,482 663 0 Pig meat
1997 902 1,447 517 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 1997 (April 1997 to March 1998).
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.1
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7. Amount of the subsidy
¥1,597 milion.
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
1995 2,549 2,659 110 0
1996 2,562 2,674 110 0 Eggs
1997 2,570 2,673 104 1
Note: The amounts in import and export are converted to those of shell eggs.
7. Measures for Vegetables
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Measures for Vegetables.
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1997 (April 1997 to March 1998).
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 the 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 throughG/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.1
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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.
7. Amount of the subsidy
¥9,581 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
1995 14,608 17,236 2,628 0
1996 14,621 17,086 2,466 1 Vegetables
1997 14,334 16,694 2,384 3
8. Measures for Fruits
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Measures for Fruits.
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1997 (April 1997 to March 1998).
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose of the programme is to contribute to a stable development of fruit agriculture,
through stabilizing the transaction of fruits for processing and a management of fruit farms.
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
Japan Fruit Foundation.
5. Legislation under which it is granted
Special Measures Law on Fru it-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 fruit for processing or convert to superior variety.  Payment is made through the Japan Fruit
Foundation.G/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.1
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7. Amount of the subsidy
¥537 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
1995 4,242 8,656 4,547 16
1996 3,900 8,284 4,384 15 Fruit
1997 4,587 8,687 4,265 20
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 1997 (April 1997 to March 1998)
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.G/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.1
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7. Amount of the subsidy
¥1,784 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:  tonnes)
Item Fiscal year Production Consumption Import Export
1995 2,140 6,895 2,613 0
1996 1,208 5,731 2,224 0 Cocoons
1997 1,006 3,906 1,360 1
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 1997 (April 1997 to March 1998).
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 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
¥90,694 million.G/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.1
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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 1997 (April 1997 to March 1998).
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 the necessary
expenses to the prefectural governments.
7. Amount of the subsidy
¥34,099 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.1
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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 1997 (April 1997 to March 1998).
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 agriculturalstructure including land improvement, acquisition of farm land and agricultural mechanization.
7. Amount of the subsidy
¥54,012 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 1997 (April 1997 to March 1998).G/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.1
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3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose of the subsidy is to contribute to modernization of fisheries' management.
4. Background and authorization 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 facilitate fishermen to make investments for introducing more
advanced fishery management, the prefectural governments provide interest subsidy to financeorganizations including fishery cooperatives and the Government provides part of the necessary
expenses to the prefectural governments.
7. Amount of the subsidy
¥2,529 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 every fiscal year.
9. Statistical data
N.A.
14. Fisheries Trust Fund Subsidy
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Fisheries Trust Fund Subsidy.
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1997 (April 1997 to March 1998).
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose of the subsidy is to contribute to the management of natural disaster
compensation system for fisheries.
4. Background and authorization for the subsidy
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.G/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.1
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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 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 every 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 1998 (April 1998 to March 1999).
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose of the subsidy is to implement comprehensive programmes 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).
6. Form of the subsidy/to whom and how the subsidy is provided
The Government funds various comprehensive programmes implemented by prefectural
governments.  Subsidies are provided for sustaina ble management of fishery resources, promotion of
stock enhancement and aquaculture, restructure of fishing entities, conservation of coastalG/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.1
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environment and recruitment of fishermen are implemented for stable supply of food.  Subsidies for
promotion of distribution, processing and consump tion of fishery products are implemented for safe
and efficient supply of food.
7. Amount of the subsidy
¥5,354 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-Government Organizations for Promoting
Sustainable Fisheries
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Fund for the Activities Implemented by N on-Government Organizations for Promoting
Sustainable Fisheries.
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 subsidy is to implement comprehensive programmes 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).
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 acquaculture, 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.G/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.1
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7. Amount of the subsidy
¥3,434 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.
17. Wood Industry Upgrading Funds
1. Title of the subsidy programme
Wood Industry Upgrading Funds.
2. Period covered by the notification
Fiscal year 1997 (April 1997 to March 1998).
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 cooperatives, forest owners,
timber loggers, wood products manufacturers and wood products wholesalers.
7. Amount of the subsidy
¥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.G/SCM/N/60/JPN/Suppl.1
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9. Statistical data
N.A.
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