Conservation of Aquatic Resources

In an effort to conseve aquatic resources, the Japan Fisheries Association has recently established the Marine Eco-Label Japan pictured here.

It serves to certify marine products that are harvested through ecologically sustainable methods and raise consumer awareness of the need for sustainable fisheries.

Wisconsin's sister-state, Chiba Prefecture, Japan has been called "Tokyo's Kitchen" with a long history of supplying rice and vegetables for the Tokyo region. Many of Chiba's agricultural products are grown with the use of minimal chemicals and fertilizers, making fruits and veges labeled "Grown in Chiba" highly sought after. --JETRO