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Detailed explanation-1: -This is the first time a product from Japan has filed for a tag at the Geographical Indication Registry in Chennai. The Embassy of Japan, New Delhi, has filed an application seeking a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Nihonshu/Japanese sake, an alcoholic beverage.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nihonshu is an alcoholic beverage also known as Japanese sake. The Embassy of Japan in New Delhi is seeking a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for nihonshu. It is also the first time a product from Japan has filed for a GI tag at the Geographical Indication Registry in Chennai.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is the Geographical Indication Protection System? In Japan, there are many agricultural products which have obtained high quality and reputation as a result of unique production methods and natural characteristics such as regional climate and soil conditions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Key facts Recently, Japan sought a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the first time in India. The Japanese Embassy in New Delhi applied for a GI tag for nihonshu (Japanese sake) at the Geographical Indication Registry in Chennai. Japanese ..

Detailed explanation-5: -With efforts of the J&K administration, GI tagging of Kashmir’s Saffron, hand knotted carpets, papiermache and several other products resulted in huge success for local producers, as they got global buyers for their produce and products. RaktseyKarpo Apricot of Ladakh got its first ever Geographical Indication (GI).