Japan resumes seafood exports to China after two-year radioactive wastewater ban
Japan has restarted seafood exports to China after a two-year ban, with the first shipment of scallops from Hokkaido arriving on Wednesday. This move comes following China's decision to ease its restrictions, allowing Japanese seafood to return to Chinese markets.
In August 2025, China lifted its ban on Japanese seafood imports, which had been in place since 2023 due to concerns over radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. The easing of restrictions was a result of negotiations between Japan and China.
The ban had significantly impacted Japan's seafood industry, as China is the largest overseas market for Japanese seafood. However, a ban on seafood from Fukushima and nine nearby prefectures remains in effect in China.
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara has since called on China to continue re-registering pending applications for Japanese seafood exporters, ensuring a smooth process for resuming exports. Japan also plans to continue urging China to lift the remaining bans, aiming to fully restore its seafood trade with China.
The resumption of seafood exports to China is a significant step for Japan's seafood industry. With the first shipment of scallops successfully delivered, Japan looks forward to further expanding its seafood trade with China, while also working to lift the remaining bans on seafood from specific prefectures.
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