In the fiscal year 2022, the volume of total food waste generated in Japan was estimated to reach approximately **** million metric tons. About half was from food waste generated in the ***, such as the ***. The source defines food waste or food loss as food that was disposed of, although it was still edible.
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CAA. (April 11, 2025). Estimated volume of food waste generated in Japan in fiscal year 2022, by type (in million metric tons) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from /statistics/695863/japan-food-waste-volume/
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Estimated volume of food waste generated in Japan in fiscal year 2022, by type (in million metric tons) [Graph], CAA, April 11, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/695863/japan-food-waste-volume/