Pork production volume in Japan 2014-2023
In 2023, the production volume of pork amounted to approximately 1.29 million tons.
Popular pork dishes in Japanese cuisine include, among others, chashu (slowly braised pork belly), tonkatsu (breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet), and katsudon (rice dish served in a bowl topped with tonkatsu, simmered together with vegetables, eggs, and a flavorful sauce).