The Diplomacy of Food Dependence

Name: The Diplomacy of Food Dependence
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ISBN: 9783034358057

Japan–United States Relations, 1945–1973

Felice Farina

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English

Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
18 November 2025

Food & society; Diplomacy

This monograph examines Japan’s ""food problem""—the country’s dependence on food imports—within the framework of the diplomatic relations with the U. S. from 1945 to the early 1970s. Japan is highly reliant on food imports, with the U. S. as its primary supplier. Existing literature has often framed this dependence as a product of postwar power dynamics, portraying Japan as a passive participant in the ""American wheat strategy,"" which prioritized U.S. agricultural surpluses over domestic production. This study seeks to move beyond this narrative, offering a more nuanced perspective. Through an analysis of primary sources as well as secondary literature, it argues that Japan’s reliance on U.S. food imports was shaped not solely by external pressures but by negotiations, strategic considerations, and mutual interests. The goal is to highlight Japan’s agency in shaping its agricultural and food policies rather than portraying it as a passive recipient of external decisions.

By: Felice Farina
Imprint: Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 268g
ISBN: 9783034358057
ISBN 10: 3034358059
Pages: 124
Publication Date: 18 November 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Felice Farina is a researcher at the University of Naples L’Orientale, where he teaches Politics and Institutions of Contemporary Japan. His research focuses on Japan’s food history and food politics. He is the author of the book ""La via della soia"" and scientific articles on Japan’s gastrodiplomacy and food security.