Tag: Milk in japan

Genetically, a high prevalence of lactase non-persistence exists among East Asian populations, meaning a significant majority of Japanese people are typically lactose intolerant. This prevalence is rooted in genetics and the country's traditional dietary history, which lacked dairy products until relatively recently.

While traditionally not a staple, a 2016 survey found that Japanese dairy consumers were more likely to have adequate nutritional intake, particularly for calcium, than non-dairy consumers. The meteoric rise of why milk is so popular in Japan is a story of government health initiatives, postwar westernization, and a unique appreciation for its high-quality, creamy taste.