Terms of Use

“Taste of Japan” (hereinafter reffered to as the "Site") is a website operated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (hereinafter reffered to as the "Ministry") that distributes information mainly on Japanese cuisine and culinary culture. The terms of use of the Site is defined as follows. The Viewers of the Site (the Viewer) shall consent to the Terms of Use prior to the use of the Site. Please ensure that you read the latest version of the terms of use before using the Site because the details may be amended if necessary.

The purpose of the Site is to deepen the understanding of Japanese cuisines as well as to popularize ingredients produced in Japan to people in different countries and regions by publishing information on Japanese food (Japanese restaurants, grocery stores, etc.) and the cooking method of Japanese cuisines.

1. Regarding the Site offered by the Ministry, the Viewers shall not use and access all or part of the site for the purposes of business activities or other activities related to commercialization or behavior corresponding to such, or preparatory behavior towards that end. Furthermore, use and access for the purpose of religious activities, political activities, etc. may be prohibited.
2. Unauthorized reproduction or unpermitted use of posts published to this Site is prohibited.

The Ministry may change this Site offered to the Viewers according to the circumstances of the Ministry. In addition, please understand that we may suspend this Site in instances of disaster, accident, or another state of emergency. Furthermore, even if the Viewers or third parties incur damages as a result of change or suspension of the Site without prior consent from the Viewers, the Ministry will bear no compensation.

The Viewers are required for internet access in order to use the Site. Furthermore, the Viewers must undertake appropriate preparation and operation of required devices and software at their own responsibility and expense to access the internet. The Ministry does not participate in preparation or method for internet access of the Viewers.

Some of the shop information published on this service uses API data from Google Maps. However, Google Maps ratings and reviews are not reflected on this site.

Any access to the Site must be made upon the responsibility of the Viewers. Furthermore, the Viewers may accept the following terms.

The Ministry does not guarantee for the details of the information on Japanese restaurants and stores that are posted on the Site. It is recommended to contact a store directly by phone, etc. about their address, business hours, holidays, etc. at the time of reservation, ordering, or visiting. The Site bears no compensations for and will not be involved in any damage incurred due to the information on restaurants and Japanese groceries on the Site and/or troubles between the Viewers.