Japan's dairy farmers are facing a tough financial situation. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), the number of dairy farmers in the country declined by 5.3 per cent - faster than the average rate of 4 per cent - over the past 10 years. (East Asia Forum)

In April 2023, the Japanese government approved a new draft amendment to the Special Zones for the Structural Reform Act. (East Asia Forum)