Total cultivated area of paddy fields by region in Japan

The total cultivated area of rice paddies in Japan varies greatly depending on the region. Many of the individual farms are small-scale and have limited area, but in areas with large-scale farms, extensive rice paddies can be seen. Major rice-producing areas, such as the Tohoku region and Niigata Prefecture, are home to a concentration of vast paddy fields where high-yielding varieties are cultivated. On the other hand, the area of paddy fields in urban areas is on the decline, and land use is becoming more diverse. There is a demand for efficient land use that makes use of the characteristics of each region.