In fiscal year 2022, deer meat was the most consumed type of game in Japan, with about 871 tons. The consumption of game meat grew in popularity in recent years, promoted through governmental efforts to reduce damage to agricultural crops caused by wild animals.
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Consumption volume of game meat in Japan in fiscal year 2022, by type
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Consumption volume of game meat in Japan in fiscal year 2022, by type
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fiscal year 2022; the fiscal year in Japan starts on April 1 of the stated year and ends March 31 of the following year
Supplementary notes
“Others” indicates wildlife meat other than deer and wild boars, meat for household consumption, etc.
Consumption volume refers to the volume of game meat for wholesale and retail, processing, and cooking at restaurants owned by the butchering facilities.
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MAFF. (September 29, 2023). Consumption volume of game meat in Japan in fiscal year 2022, by type (in tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 14, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1180147/japan-game-meat-consumption-volume-by-type/
MAFF. "Consumption volume of game meat in Japan in fiscal year 2022, by type (in tons)." Chart. September 29, 2023. Statista. Accessed June 14, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1180147/japan-game-meat-consumption-volume-by-type/
MAFF. (2023). Consumption volume of game meat in Japan in fiscal year 2022, by type (in tons). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: June 14, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1180147/japan-game-meat-consumption-volume-by-type/
MAFF. "Consumption Volume of Game Meat in Japan in Fiscal Year 2022, by Type (in Tons)." Statista, Statista Inc., 29 Sep 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1180147/japan-game-meat-consumption-volume-by-type/
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