Protecting the Heritage: Japan Extends Geographical Indication Status to Nationwide “Japanese Tea” Brand

TOKYO – In a strategic move to fortify its agricultural exports against a rising tide of global imitations, the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) announced on Friday…

Protecting the Essence of Tradition: Japan Extends Geographical Indication Status to Nationwide “Japanese Tea”

In a landmark move designed to fortify the global standing of one of the nation’s most iconic cultural exports, the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) announced on…