Abstract
Looking at data on fruit vegetables in Japanese agriculture, particularly summer/autumn cucumbers, we can see that the national harvest volume in 2022 will be 262kt, the cultivated area will be 7.19kha, and the shipping volume in Fukushima Prefecture will be 29.7kt. The trend that can be inferred from these figures is that cucumber production nationwide appears to be stable. This suggests that although the area planted has increased slightly, yields have not increased significantly. Also, since Fukushima Prefecture has a higher shipping volume than other prefectures, it is possible that production in the area is particularly active. In this way, Japanese cucumber agriculture can be said to be characterized by stable production and regional differences in production distribution.
Summer and autumn cucumber harvest yields (main data).
Looking at data on summer/autumn cucumber harvests in Japan from 1973 to 2022, the highest harvest ever recorded nationwide was 644kt in 1977. However, looking at the year-to-year trends since then, we can see that yields have fallen to 40.8% from their peak. This indicates that production is declining compared to previous peaks. There are several reasons for this decline, but structural changes in agriculture and climate change may be contributing factors. Other possible factors include changes in demand and the introduction of new agricultural technologies. As such, Japan’s summer/autumn cucumber harvest volume has been declining since its peak in the past, and various agricultural factors can be said to be behind this.
The maximum is 644kt[1977] of Japan, and the current value is about 40.8%
Summer/autumn cucumber harvest volume (by prefecture).
Looking at the 2022 data on Japan’s fruit and vegetable harvests, Fukushima Prefecture recorded the highest overall yield of 33.3kt, breaking the previous record. This indicates that Fukushima Prefecture is a particularly active region for fruit and vegetable production. On the other hand, while the trends in harvest volumes in other regions and prefectures are unknown, it is possible that the increase in Fukushima Prefecture is also influencing the overall trend. Fruit vegetable production is influenced by different characteristics and factors in different regions, so there is diversity in production volumes in each region. In addition, factors such as climatic conditions and advances in agricultural technology are thought to affect production volume. As such, fruit vegetable harvest volumes have different characteristics depending on the region, and since Fukushima Prefecture recorded a new record high, it is important to take into account the production conditions in each region.
The maximum is 33.3kt of Fukushima, the average is 5.58kt, and the total is 262kt
Area planted with summer/autumn cucumbers (main data).
Looking at data from 1973 to 2022 on the area planted with summer/autumn cucumbers in Japan, the largest area ever recorded nationwide was 22.1 kha in 1973. However, looking at the yearly trends since then, we can see that the area under cultivation has decreased to 32.5% from the peak. This decrease is thought to be due to changes in the agricultural structure and demand. The modernization of agriculture and urbanization have led to a decrease in farmland and the number of farmers, which may have led to a decrease in the area under cultivation. Changes in demand are also likely to have an impact on planted area. If demand for summer-fall cucumbers declines, producers may be inclined to reduce planting area. As such, the area planted to summer/autumn cucumbers has been decreasing since its peak, and changes in agricultural structure and demand are thought to be behind this.
The maximum is 22.1kha[1973] of Japan, and the current value is about 32.5%
Area planted with summer/autumn cucumbers (by prefecture).
Looking at the 2022 data on the area of fruit and vegetable cultivation in Japan, Fukushima Prefecture recorded the highest overall value of 583 hectares, breaking the previous record. It appears that Fukushima Prefecture has experienced particularly large expansion in the area of land cultivated with fruit vegetables. This may indicate that Fukushima Prefecture plays an important role in fruit and vegetable production. On the other hand, although the trends in cultivated area in other regions and prefectures are unknown, it is possible that the increase in Fukushima Prefecture is also influencing the overall trend. Fruit vegetable production is affected by different characteristics and factors in different regions, so there is diversity in the cultivated area in each region. Other factors to consider include the impact of climatic conditions and agricultural policies. As such, the area of land planted to fruit vegetables has different characteristics depending on the region, and since Fukushima Prefecture has recorded a new record high, it is clear that it is necessary to take into account the production conditions in each region.
The maximum is 583ha of Fukushima, the average is 153ha, and the total is 7.19kha
Summer and autumn cucumber shipping volumes.
In 2022, the largest overall shipment volume of summer/autumn cucumbers in Japan was Fukushima Prefecture at 29.7kt, with an average of 4.42kt and a total of 208kt. These figures reveal several characteristics and trends regarding summer/autumn cucumber shipping volumes. First, Fukushima Prefecture recorded the largest overall shipping volume, indicating that the region is one of the major producers of summer/autumn cucumbers. Fukushima Prefecture’s climatic conditions and advances in agricultural technology may be boosting production in the region. However, the overall average shipment volume was 4.42kt, suggesting that there is considerable variation in shipment volumes between regions. This suggests that regional climate, land conditions, and farmers’ technical capabilities may be affecting shipping volumes. Additionally, the total shipping volume of 208kt shows that there is a considerable demand for summer/autumn cucumbers throughout Japan. This shows that summer and autumn cucumbers are an important fruit vegetable in Japanese food culture. In general, differences in shipping volumes in each region, including Fukushima Prefecture, and high demand throughout Japan shape the characteristics and trends regarding shipping volumes of summer/autumn cucumbers.
The maximum is 29.7kt of Fukushima, the average is 4.42kt, and the total is 208kt
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