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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/JPN Japan 2023
Other environmental risks mitigation, Sustainable…
Other environmental risks mitigation, Sustainable mining management
 Loans and financing Mining Mine Pollution Control Loans
Environment related objective
To prevent environmental pollution caused by mining activities by extending loans to cover a portion of mine pollution control costs.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Mine Pollution Control Loans
Companies or persons that conduct mine pollution control through Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security.
Type of measure
Loan
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Fiscal year 2020 (settlement of accounts) JPY 200 million; Fiscal year 2021 (settlement of accounts) JPY 120 million
 Implementation period
The subsidy was initiated in February 1973. There is no time limit attached to it.
Keywords
Environment
Pollution
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/JPN Japan 2023 Alternative and renewable energy Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing Energy
Subsidy for Measures to Promote Conversion into…
Subsidy for Measures to Promote Conversion into Natural Gas Taken by Local City-gas Suppliers
Environment related objective
To promote the introduction of natural gas, one alternative energy to oil, to local-city gas suppliers.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Subsidy for Measures to Promote Conversion into Natural Gas Taken by Local City-gas Suppliers
Local city-gas suppliers
Type of measure
Grant/Interest rate subsidy
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Fiscal year 2020 (final results) JPY 0.02 million
 Implementation period
4/1985 – 3/2021
Keywords
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/JPN Japan 2023 Alternative and renewable energy Loans and financing Energy
Subsidy for Interest on Loans to Introduce…
Subsidy for Interest on Loans to Introduce Specific Facilities Suitable for Natural Gas
Environment related objective
To promote the introduction of natural gas, one alternative energy to oil, to local-city gas suppliers.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Subsidy for Interest on Loans to Introduce Specific Facilities Suitable for Natural Gas
Development Bank of Japan
Type of measure
Interest rate subsidy
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Fiscal year 2020 (final results) JPY 500 million; Fiscal year 2021 (final results) JPY 404 million
 Implementation period
The subsidy was started in April 1985. There is no time limit attached to it.
Keywords
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/JPN Japan 2023 Energy conservation and efficiency Grants and direct payments Energy
Subsidy for demonstration project for high…
Subsidy for demonstration project for high efficiency gas turbine technology: To develop the high efficiency gas turbine for electric utility industry
Environment related objective
To improve power generation efficiency from the viewpoint of energy saving and CO2 reduction.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Subsidy for demonstration project for high efficiency gas turbine technology: To develop the high efficiency gas turbine for electric utility industry
Private companies
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Fiscal year 2020 (settlement of accounts) JPY 1,365 million
 Implementation period
April 2012 - March 2021
Keywords
Conservation
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/JPN Japan 2023 Energy conservation and efficiency Grants and direct payments Agriculture, Energy
The New Energy and Industrial Technology…
The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) Project Activities: NEDO aims to address energy problems and raise the level of industrial technology through integrated management of technology development from the discovery of technology seeds to the promotion of mid- to long-term projects and support for practical application. (...) Programs include Energy Conservation and Environment.
Environment related objective
To address energy conservation and the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) Project Activities: NEDO aims to address energy problems and raise the level of industrial technology through integrated management of technology development from the discovery of technology seeds to the promotion of mid- to long-term projects and support for practical application. (...) Programs include Energy Conservation and Environment.
Participation in the program is determined through various competitive procedures, which are open to all eligible private parties.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Fiscal year 2020 (final results): Energy Conservation and Environment (JPY 14,861 million); Fiscal year 2021 (final results): Energy Conservation and Environment (JPY 15,775 million)

 Implementation period
Keywords
Conservation
Energy
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/JPN Japan 2023 Energy conservation and efficiency Grants and direct payments Energy
Subsidy for "Ene-farm" etc…
Subsidy for "Ene-farm" etc. introduction support operating cost subsidy for expansion of use of fuel cell.
Environment related objective
To promote energy saving for aim to spread the use of fuel cells for home use "Ene-Farm
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Subsidy for "Ene-farm" etc. introduction support operating cost subsidy for expansion of use of fuel cell.
Fuel Cell Association, a general incorporated corporation
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Fiscal year 2020 (settlement of accounts) JPY 2,029 million
 Implementation period
April 2009 - March 2021
Keywords
Conservation
Energy
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/MMR/1 Myanmar 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Import licences Chemicals
6.1.1 Chemicals and Chemical Related Substances:…
6.1.1 Chemicals and Chemical Related Substances: For importing chemicals and chemical related substances, the importer who has the business license and Registration Certificate shall apply the import recommendation at the Directorate of Industrial Collaboration (DIC). After approval of the import recommendation letter, the importer shall apply the import license at the Department of Trade.
Environment related objective
To protect the natural environment resources and hazardous any living beings and supervise systematically.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
6.1.1 Chemicals and Chemical Related Substances: For importing chemicals and chemical related substances, the importer who has the business license and Registration Certificate shall apply the import recommendation at the Directorate of Industrial Collaboration (DIC). After approval of the import recommendation letter, the importer shall apply the import license at the Department of Trade.
Chemicals and Chemical Related Substances
Type of measure
Import licence and import recommendation letter.
 ICS - HS Code
28
29
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Environment
Natural resources
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/JPN Japan 2023
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable…
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable fisheries management
 Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Programs for development and adaptation of new…
Programs for development and adaptation of new technologies and conservation of fishing grounds
Environment related objective
To support fishermen and their organizations to conserve fishing grounds and mitigate damages by harmful marine species, using new technologies.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Programs for development and adaptation of new technologies and conservation of fishing grounds
Fishermen and their organizations
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
FY 2021 : JPY 3,517 million (FY 2020 : JPY 2,567 million)
 Implementation period
The subsidy is on a fiscal year basis
Keywords
Conservation
Fish
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/JPN Japan 2023
Other environmental risks mitigation, Sustainable…
Other environmental risks mitigation, Sustainable and environmentally friendly production, Sustainable fisheries management
 Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Support for establishment of environmentally and…
Support for establishment of environmentally and economically sustainable fisheries as a growth sector: The objective of the programme is to enable fishermen and their organizations to conduct sustainable fishing practices, thereby establishing environmentally and economically sustainable fisheries. Such supports include the mitigation of damages on fishermen by natural and economic disasters, and promotion of structural reform of fisheries sectors.
Environment related objective
To enable fishermen and their organizations to conduct sustainable fishing practices, thereby establishing environmentally and economically sustainable fisheries: to support fishermen on the mitigation of damages caused by natural disasters
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Support for establishment of environmentally and economically sustainable fisheries as a growth sector: The objective of the programme is to enable fishermen and their organizations to conduct sustainable fishing practices, thereby establishing environmentally and economically sustainable fisheries. Such supports include the mitigation of damages on fishermen by natural and economic disasters, and promotion of structural reform of fisheries sectors.
Fishermen and their organizations
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
FY 2021 : JPY 120,157 million (FY 2020 : JPY 134,197 million).
 Implementation period
The subsidy is on a fiscal year basis.
Keywords
Environment
Fish
Natural disaster
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/JPN Japan 2023
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable…
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable fisheries management
 Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Support for aquaculture, inland fisheries and…
Support for aquaculture, inland fisheries and fish stock enhancement
Environment related objective
To support aquaculture and inland fisheries, and to promote fish stock enhancement
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Support for aquaculture, inland fisheries and fish stock enhancement
Fishermen and their organizations
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
FY 2021 : JPY 722 million (FY 2020 : JPY 728 million)
 Implementation period
The subsidy is on a fiscal year basis
Keywords
Fish
Natural resources