In fiscal year 2021, the agricultural sector, including enteric fermentation and rice cultivation, was the by far largest source to generate methane emissions in Japan, accounting for more than ** percent of total methane emissions in the country. Waste, including land filling and wastewater treatment, followed with the second largest share, accounting for slightly more than ** percent of methane emissions.
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