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    Kashu, Yuya

    Japanese Journal of Agricultural Economics, 2021/03/31, Volume: 23
    Journal Article

    This study reviews the main measures for the development of rural areas positioned in Japan’s basic food plan. MAFF plays a central role in comprehensively promoting rural area policy in cooperation with related bodies along the 3 points; 1) Creation of employment and income though improving profitability by strengthening agricultural production bases and creating new value by utilizing diverse rural resources, 2) Establishing conditions for people to continue living in rural areas such as hilly and mountainous areas, and 3) Creating new movements and vitality to support rural areas over a wide area by raising public interest in rural areas.