required report public distribution date 9 10 2003 gain number ja3067 japan fresh deciduous fruit annual approved by kevin latner us embassy prepared kenzo ito highlights japanese table grape production in is estimated at 230 000 tons down approximately 1 percent from the previous year good packaging and handling practices california growers shippers have improved quality extended shelf life giving red globes an excellent reputation for apple 891 700 4 imports were only 108 2002 a significant decline western pear was up includes psd changes yes trade matrix tokyo ja1 ja of contents expected to 3 established chilean continue sell well declined significantly 5
