The main directions of Japanese policy to ensure national food security

Abstract

Purpose: the article is devoted to identifying the features of Japanese food security. Discussion: the experience of Japan shows that the role of external economic factors in ensuring national food security has increased in consequence of the accession to the WTO. Paradoxically, but Japan participates actively in free trade zones and enters into so-called new type of agreements, such as comprehensive agreements. Nevertheless, the country dictates its own conditions related to the protection of agriculture and national food producers, which are not consistent with the principles of the WTO: applies high subsidies, price regulation of strategic food categories, and restricts imports. Results: the study concluded that Japanese practice in ensuring national food security is relevant for the Russian Federation. The author highlights a new level of food security research – transregional. Furthermore, the guidelines for further study of the issue are indicated.