Why don't Japaneses use Brazil as a base to produce their food?

Question

We just use 7% of our land to produce food (and it's one of the largest productions of the planet). They would pay only US$ 0,20 for a lot of bananas, instead of US$ 50,00 for only one.

Answer 1

They just might, given enough time and finances

Answer 2

They could buy it direct but choose not too.  Perhaps they are buying through us because it is easier and convenient, albiet expensive.

Answer 3

1- Safety of supply is only guaranteed with a domestic production (see why Japanese rice is 6x as expensive as on international markets)

2- Cost of transportation for fresh products

3- Agricultural export is a major driver for deforestation of the rainforest in Brazil. I don´t think it is a wise idea to increase the production there if it is not sustainable.

Answer 4

Because it isn't Japan's Land. A huge amount of paperwork and payment would have to go through for Japan to obtain some land in Brazil.

P.s. Saudi Arabia owns 11% of America. Just thought i'd tell you.