Advancements in Biotechnology in Japan: NBiC Director's Initiatives and Achievements
Fusao Tomita, Director of NBiC, leads groundbreaking initiatives in biotechnology with support from organizations like CBIJ NPO and HOBIA. The center offers experimental courses in Hokkaido, collaborates with local governments, and translates ISAAA materials. Japan's stance on GM crops, including the approval of the blue rose, is highlighted. Notably, the first GM-labeled product in Japan, GM Natto, was launched under Dr. Tomita's supervision in 2003. Seminars by ISAAA further enrich the understanding of biotechnology. Media coverage and impressions from various publications and TV stations reflect the impact of NBiC's work.
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NBiC (Nippon Biotechnology Information Center) Director : Fusao Tomita (with no one to help me) Spiritual supporters: CBIJ NPO HOBIA (Hokkaido Bio-industry Association) JBA (Japan Bio-industry Associatio) A-HITBio Inc. (My company)
Experimental courses at many places in Hokkaido supported by local government and MEXT (up to 2000 ) Giving courses (lectures and experimental courses )at The Open Universty of Japan Translation of ISAAA materials (NBiC)
GM crops in Japan blue rose is OK, but other crops are not OK
The first product in Japan labeled GM Natto (Fermented Soybean, Japanese traditional foods) Dr. Launched 2003.11.28
ISAAA Seminar to Media (2011.3.3 by Drs. Randy Hautea and Clive James (supported by CBIJ and NBiC)
Title of publication, TV station, website Date of publication, broadcast, etc. Circulation numbers, viewers, unique monthly website visitors Impressions The Chemical Daily (Trade newspaper) 2011/3/9 130,000 325.000 Nihon Shokuryo Shimbun (Trade newspaper) 2011/3/9 101,300 253,250 Mainichi Shimbun (National daily) 2011/3/4 3,593,867 8,984,687 Nihon Keizai Shimbun (National daily) 2011/3/4 3,032,7643 7,581,753 Nihon Nogyo Shimbun (Trade newspaper) 2011/3/4 357,063 892,658 Nikkan Shokuhin Tsushin (Trade newspaper) 2011/3/7 10,500 26,250
Title of publication, TV station, website Date of publication, broadcast, etc. Circulation numbers, viewers, unique monthly website visitors Impressions The Chemical Daily (Trade newspaper) (Editorial) 2011/2/25 130,000 325.000 Yugyo Hochi Shimbun (Trade newspaper) 2011/2/28 90,000 225,000 Nogyo Kyodo Kumiai Shimbun (Trade newspaper) 2011/3/10 234,500 580,250 NHK BizSpo (National TV) 2011/3/3 2% 1,328,020 Mainichi.jp (Website) 2011/3/4 16,000,000 533,333 Jacom (Website) Shokuno Johogen - Nihon Shokuryo Shimbun Shokuhin Gyokai News (Website) 2011/3/9 N/A N/A
Editorial: The risks of turning our backs on GM crops (The Chemical Daily) The global cultivation area of GM crops in 2010 was 148 million hectares, an increase of 10% on the previous year. The number of countries planting GM crops increased to 29. In Japan, GM crops have not been cultivated, regardless of the fact that thousands of GM crops including maize are being imported. Japan should consider the "risks" of not allowing the cultivation of GM crops. GM crops are proven to be as safe or safer than conventional crops.
Minister of Agriculture, Fishery and Forestry ordered to close websites related to GM and also stopped committees for importation of GM crops for about 8 mo. Miyazaki Prefecture GM Cotton GM Soybean have been tried, but having big anti-GM campaign Labeling law Cut off limit for GM labeling (5% 0.9%) by Agency for Consumers
TPP Trans-Pacific Partnership pro vs. con, especially on agriculture. Most of farmers (more correctly JA is against it) Politicians know very little about GM and count well their votes. Consumers (mostly coop people) like organic products (but they do not buy them)
Hokkaido 0.028 (0.105) Sapporo Tokyo 0.046 (0.076) Sv
East Japan Mega-Earth Quake and Fukushima Nuclear Power Plants Thank you for your help and encouragements !!
Thank you for your attention !
