The Japan External Trade Organisation has announced it is to set up a committee to promote exports of Japanese agricultural and marine products.

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The committee will coordinate research teams for different products such as rice, fruits, vegetables and meat. The teams will conduct market research aimed at wealthy people in Hong Kong, Singapore, Seoul and other regions, with an expansion of the project planned for next year, reported Jiji Press.

The committee will also help local Japanese governments to hold business and tasting seminars abroad for their food products.

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