Is there food scarcity in Japan? Understanding the Nation's Food Security Challenges
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Japan's calorie-based food self-sufficiency rate stood at just 38% in fiscal 2021, one of the lowest among developed countries. This statistic is central to understanding the complex answer to the question, "Is there food scarcity in Japan?", as it reveals a deep-seated reliance on global supply chains that recent events have shown can be vulnerable.
