Japan Desk Intelligence
An English-language intelligence platform explaining Japan's policies, industries, and supply capabilities for international businesses.
We read Japanese government budgets, strategies, statistics and support programs, and answer one question for each: what could this mean for international businesses? Policy facts and our interpretation are kept separate, every article states its policy stage, and every article links to its primary sources.
Latest Policy & Opportunity Signals
Japan's 2026 SME Export Push: What Government Programs Mean for International Buyers
Active Japanese government programs in 2026 aim to help more small manufacturers reach overseas buyers, from trade-fair pavilions to matching platforms and subsidies.
Japan's Agri-Food Exports Reach ¥897.7 Billion in H1 2026, Setting a First-Half Record
Japan's agri-food exports hit a preliminary ¥897.7 billion in January–June 2026, up 10.9% year-on-year. Fishery products grew fastest at 19.5%. Free buyer programs are available.
Japan's ¥143 Trillion FY2027 Budget Requests Introduce a New Uncapped Investment Framework
Japan's ministries submitted ¥143.1 trillion in FY2027 budget requests, introducing an uncapped 'Strong and Prosperous Japan' investment framework for growth priorities.
What we cover
- Policy & Opportunity Signals Live
Japan's policies, budgets, industrial support and market changes. - Product Sourcing Planned
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Research, verification and contact with Japanese companies on request.
How we work
- Primary sources first. Ministries, agencies, JETRO and official statistics — linked from every article.
- Independent fact-check. A separate check re-opens the sources before anything is published.
- Free public services first. If JETRO or another public body can solve your problem, we say so.
- When public information is not enough, Japan Desk can verify, ask in Japanese, or find candidates (paid services by Onmitsu Inc.).