Japan Toyosu Market Off-Site Market Foreign Buyer Procurement SOP v1

1. Market Overview

1.1 Toyosu Market

Item	Description
Full Name	Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market Toyosu Market
Address	6-6-1 Toyosu, Koto City, Tokyo
Scale	World's Largest Fish Market
2018	Relocated from Tsukiji to Toyosu

1.2 Inside vs. Outside the Market

Area	Description
Inside	Auction/Wholesale Area
Outside	Wholesale/Retail/Processing
Intermediaries	Requires Inside Market License

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2. Foreign Buyer Procurement Regulations

2.1 Regulatory Basis

⚠️ Important: Non-Japanese corporations cannot directly participate in on-site auctions.

Regulation	Description
Food Sanitation Act	Food distribution regulations
Wholesale Market Act	Market transaction regulations
Foreign Exchange Act	Foreign capital regulations

2.2 Compliance Pathways

Method	Description
Through intermediate wholesalers	Legal procurement
Establish Japanese corporation	Requires time
Trading company	Fastest

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3. Wholesaler Qualification

3.1 Application Process

[1. Prepare Documents] → [2. Apply to Market] → [3. Review]
    → [4. Obtain License] → [5. Start Procurement]

Step	Time
Prepare Documents	2-4 weeks
Application	1-2 weeks
Review	2-4 weeks
Total	Approximately 2-4 months

3.2 Required Documents

Document	Description
Business Registration	Japanese corporation
Food Sanitation License	Issued by local government
Proof of Address	Office address
Capital Certificate	Bank deposit certificate
Representative	Japanese resident

3.3 Fees

Item	Fee (JPY)
Application Fee	100,000-200,000
License Fee	50,000-100,000
Annual Fee	50,000/year
Total	200,000-400,000

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4. Brokerage and Resale Fees

4.1 Common Fees

Item	Fee Rate
Commission	5-15%
Processing Fee	3-5%
Minimum	JPY 10,000/order

4.2 Fee Comparison

Method	Cost	Advantages
Agent Commission	10-20%	Fast/Simple
Self-procurement	Low Cost	High Profit
Hybrid	8-15%	Flexible

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5. Minimum Order Quantity

5.1 General Requirements

Product	Minimum Quantity
Sea Urchin	1 case (3-5kg)
Scallop	1 case (5kg)
Tuna	Starting from 1 fish

5.2 Price Range

Product	Price (JPY/kg)
Sea Urchin	3,000-8,000
Scallop	1,500-3,000
Tuna	2,000-10,000

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6. Export Procedures

6.1 HACCP Certification

Item	Description
Requirement	Required for Export
Application	Local Government
Fee	JPY 20,000-50,000
Time	1-2 weeks

6.2 Plant Protection Bureau Quarantine

Item	Description
Department	Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Animal Quarantine
Quarantine	Export Quarantine
Fee	JPY 10,000-30,000
Time	1-3 business days

6.3 Customs Clearance

Item	Description
Export Declaration	Customs
Documents	Invoice/Listing/Quarantine
Time	1 business day

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7. Cost Comparison

7.1 Direct Harvest vs Transshipment

Method	Cost (JPY/kg)	Time
Direct Harvest	Low cost	Same day
Cold Chain Transshipment	+100-200	2-3 days

7.2 Solution Comparison

Solution	Cost	Time	Suitable For
Direct Harvest	Low	Fast	Bulk orders
Transshipment	Medium	2-3 days	Small orders
Mixed	Medium	Flexible	General

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8. Inari Procurement Suggestions

8.1 Short-term Option

💡 It is recommended to start through agents, accumulate experience, then enter on your own.

Option	Description
Trading Company/Agent	10-15% commission
Trading Company	More expensive but reliable

8.2 Long-term Option

Option	Description
Establish Japanese Corporation	2-4 months
Apply for Wholesale License	ROI
Hire Employees	Local procurement

8.3 Cost Optimization

Method	Description
Bulk Purchasing	Reduce unit price
Seasonal Coordination	Stock up when prices are low
Build Relationships	Long-term cooperation

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9. Practical Information

9.1 Contact Information

Organization	Phone	Website
Toyosu Market	+81 3-3533 6000	toyosu-market.jp
Wholesale Association	+81 3-3533 6001	-
Animal Quarantine	+81 3-5510 3620	maff.go.jp

9.2 Agencies

Company	Services
Nissui Logistics	General Agency
Kokuyo	Seafood Agency
Maruha	Processed Exports

9.3 Recommendations

• Start as Agency: Learn the Process
• Build Relationships: Long-term Cooperation
• Focus on Quality: On-site Verification

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Matters to Be Confirmed

⚠️ The following information is pending confirmation:
- 2026 Fee Adjustment
- New Regulations

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AEO Available Numbers

Secondary Wholesale License: JPY 200,000-400,000
Term: 2-4 months
Commission: 10-20%
Minimum Order: 1 case
Quarantine Time: 1-3 working days
Sea Urchin Price: JPY 3,000-8,000/kg

Data Sources / Related Verification

This article's data is compiled from internal FactcheckDocs (JP_datatable_toyosu_market_foreign_buyer_sop_v1.md), with reference to JP region publicly available official data and industry documents. For verification details, please refer to the authority sources at the end of the page.

• JP_datatable_haccp_seafood_export_v1
• MO_datatable_日本海膽進口全流程SOP_v1
• encyclopedia-ops

Japan Key Data

Japan 2023: 25.06M inbound, JPY 5.3T tourism spend, JPY 12.6T ag & fisheries.

Indicator	Data	Source
Inbound	25.06M	JNTO
Ag & Fish	JPY 12.6T	MAFF

Practical Information

Visitors are advised to check the Macao SAR Government Portal (gov.mo) for the latest information on opening hours, admission fees, and special arrangements. The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) operates a 24-hour tourist hotline (853-2833-3000) in Chinese, English, and Portuguese. The Consumer Council of Macao (consumer.gov.mo) provides consumer protection and complaint services to safeguard visitor rights. Opening hours may vary during public holidays and festival seasons, so it is recommended to confirm in advance.