FRUIT
Cherries production by prefecture
Yamagata Prefecture grows or catches the most cherries in Japan: 8,590 t, 74.7% of the national total. Next come Hokkaido and Yamanashi Prefecture. This survey covers the main producing prefectures only; prefectures not listed were not surveyed.
| Rank | Prefecture | Output (t) | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Yamagata Prefecture | 8,590 | 74.7% |
| #2 | Hokkaido | 1,160 | 10.1% |
| #3 | Yamanashi Prefecture | 468 | 4.1% |
| #4 | Akita Prefecture | 250 | 2.2% |
| — | Japan total | 11,500 | 100% |
Source: MAFF, Crop Statistics Survey / Marine Fishery Production Statistics (e-Stat, 2024 final). Aquaculture counts harvested output.
Q&A
Common questions
Which prefecture produces the most cherries in Japan?
Yamagata Prefecture, with 8,590 t (74.7% of the national total) in 2024, according to Japan's Ministry of Agriculture.