FRUIT
European pears production by prefecture
Yamagata Prefecture grows or catches the most european pears in Japan: 17,800 t, 70.1% of the national total. Next come Aomori Prefecture and Niigata Prefecture. This survey covers the main producing prefectures only; prefectures not listed were not surveyed.
| Rank | Prefecture | Output (t) | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Yamagata Prefecture | 17,800 | 70.1% |
| #2 | Aomori Prefecture | 1,790 | 7.0% |
| #3 | Niigata Prefecture | 1,620 | 6.4% |
| #4 | Nagano Prefecture | 1,100 | 4.3% |
| #5 | Fukushima Prefecture | 538 | 2.1% |
| — | Japan total | 25,400 | 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 european pears in Japan?
Yamagata Prefecture, with 17,800 t (70.1% of the national total) in 2024, according to Japan's Ministry of Agriculture.