Salmon and trout were the most popular seafood in Japan, according to a survey conducted between January and February 2024. Over 19 percent of respondents named the fish species their favorite type of seafood, with tuna following in second place. Shrimp was the most popular fishery product from the group of shellfish.
Most popular types of fish and shellfish in Japan as of February 2024
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Sankei Living Shimbun. (March 7, 2024). Most popular types of fish and shellfish in Japan as of February 2024 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 05, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1469100/japan-most-popular-seafood/
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Sankei Living Shimbun. (2024). Most popular types of fish and shellfish in Japan as of February 2024. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 05, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1469100/japan-most-popular-seafood/
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