Japan. Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Notes:
In 1925, Nōshōmushō (established in 1881) was divided into Nōrinshō and Shōkōshō which merged to form Nōshōshō in 1943, and a part of Shōkōshō became Gunjushō. In 1945, the names of Nōrinshō and Shōkōshō were resumed and Gunjushō was abolished. In 1949, Shōkōshō became Tsūshō Sangyōshō. In 1978, Nōrinshō became Nōrin Suisanshō. Works by these bodies are found under the name used at the time of publication.