The agriculture ministry said Tuesday that Japan’s exports of farm and food products in January-June surged 30.8% from a year before to ¥540.7 billion, exceeding ¥500 billion for the first time in a first-half period.
The sharp rise was thanks to robust shipments of beef and alcoholic beverages such as sake.
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