Japan’s farmed salmon taps into growing appetite at home and abroad

Agriculture

Imports face headwinds while Japanese cuisine’s popularity in Asia may spur demand

Salmon raised in the Tsugaru Strait in northern Japan. The country’s northern regions are emerging as significant salmon producers. (Japan Salmon Farm)

ASAHIKAWA, Japan — Farmed salmon is growing into a new revenue source for Japan’s fishing industry, with aquaculture sites spreading to about 150 locations nationwide and 2026 production expected to rise 10% on the year to a record high.