Japan says 'no' to strawberry and grape copycats

Nearly 2,000 varieties of native produce banned from transport abroad

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Amao strawberries are among the natively developed fruits whose seeds and seedlings are banned from being taken out of Japan.

DAISHI CHIBA and ALEX FANG, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO/NEW YORK -- Crunchy, fragrant and sweet, Japan's Shine Muscat grape went through more than 15 years of testing and selection before it was finally released as a new breed.

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