In an attempt to lessen their need for foreign oil and to help cut down on green house emissions, Japan has set forth plans to convert the majority of its fuel resources to biofuels with 40% of its cars using biofuels in 5 years. They are currently concentrating on the use of ethanol. This is according to an article published Forbes.

Vehicles in Japan account for 20% of energy consumption in Japan. Most of this demand is currently met by Middle Eastern Oil. The Environment Ministry is looking to launch ethanol production on the island of Miyako in the Okinawa island chain. This where the majority of the countrys sugar cane is produced.