A: Hey there! Guess what? Any idea why I look so excited today?

B: Well, you seem pretty pumped up. What's going on?

A: China decided to start importing Japanese seafood again! Can you believe it?

B: Really? That sounds amazing! Which products are they talking about?

A: Scallops, for one. A guy named Ise Takeshi from Hokkaido said he's thrilled because now more people in China can enjoy Japan's tasty seafood.

B: Wow, that's great news! So, who else is happy about this?

A: Our Fisheries Minister Koizumi Shinjiro calls it a big deal. He said it's important for Japan because marine products are one of our top exports.

B: That makes sense. I bet everyone will be working hard to make sure exports to China start soon, right?

A: Exactly! Koizumi also thanked everyone who worked on this issue. He knows it's a big deal for us.

B: Sounds like a win-win situation for both countries! I can't wait to try some of that Japanese seafood again!
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Japanese seafood exporters and government officials have reacted positively to China's announcement it will resume imports of the country's marine products.



Ise Takeshi, the head of a scallop producer in Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido, said, "I'm glad the sales channels will increase and Japan's delicious seafood products will be available to people in China."
Ise's company had been stepping up exports to the US and Vietnam in an effort to expand its export markets beyond China.



Japanese Fisheries Minister Koizumi Shinjiro called the move an important development. He said: "It is a major milestone. Marine products are an important export item for Japan. The public and private sectors will work together to resume exports to China swiftly and smoothly." Koizumi said he appreciates all who have made efforts on the issue.