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Challenges in Japan's Food Self-Sufficiency Rate In fiscal year 2023, Japan's food self-sufficiency rate stood at 38% on a calorie basis and 67% on a production value basis, the lowest among OECD member countries. The nation's dependence on imports is pronounced, with livestock feed self-sufficiency at 25% and wheat at just 13%, leaving it vulnerable to risks in the international market. Regionally, Hokkaido (199%) and Akita Prefecture (139%) have high rates, while Tokyo (1%) and Osaka (2%) are extremely low. The loss of local production and consumption culture, coupled with declining farmland and an aging agricultural workforce, further compounds the issue. During the 2021 logistics disruptions, reduced supplies of imported wheat impacted the domestic market. While the government aims to raise the self-sufficiency rate to 45% by 2030, additional measures are required, considering the uncertainties posed by climate change and the international situation.