Japan’s Food Import Costs Surge Amid Weather, Yen Weakness

TOKYO — Japan’s food import costs have surged, driven by a combination of poor harvests, a weakening yen, and increasing competition from other nations. The country’s total food imports have surpassed 10 trillion yen ($67 billion) for the third consecutive year.

Agricultural imports, including meat, saw a 5% increase year-on-year, reaching 9.54 trillion yen in 2024. Meanwhile, seafood imports rose by 2%, totaling 2.06 trillion yen, according to data from Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries.

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