SEAFOOD
Sandfish (hatahata) production by prefecture
Tottori Prefecture grows or catches the most sandfish (hatahata) in Japan: 617 t, 43.2% of the national total. Next come Hokkaido and Hyogo Prefecture. This survey covers the main producing prefectures only; prefectures not listed were not surveyed.
| Rank | Prefecture | Output (t) | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tottori Prefecture | 617 | 43.2% |
| #2 | Hokkaido | 394 | 27.6% |
| #3 | Hyogo Prefecture | 263 | 18.4% |
| #4 | Ishikawa Prefecture | 70 | 4.9% |
| #5 | Fukui Prefecture | 37 | 2.6% |
| #6 | Akita Prefecture | 16 | 1.1% |
| #7 | Aomori Prefecture | 14 | 1.0% |
| #8 | Kyoto | 7 | 0.5% |
| #9 | Yamagata Prefecture | 4 | 0.3% |
| — | Japan total | 1,427 | 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 sandfish (hatahata) in Japan?
Tottori Prefecture, with 617 t (43.2% of the national total) in 2024, according to Japan's Ministry of Agriculture.