Wales First Minister Carwyn Jones says he wants to export more products, especially food and beverages, to Japan and build stronger economic, business and cultural ties between the two nations.

"We are looking to be able to export to Japan and offer the people of Japan the opportunity to try what we produce," Jones said during an interview with The Japan Times in Tokyo.

Jones, whose visit to Japan was a first for a Wales first minister, said Wales had quality produce, such as cheese, beer and whiskey, that could be promoted as premium products to Japanese consumers.