This is because of land scarcity and Japanese hot and wet climate conditions. There are six categories depending on the history of the usage of agricultural chemicals and pesticides. It is natural that consumption of agricultural chemicals is depending on the region. In cool areas like Hokkaido, farmers do not have to use so much pesticides. On the other hand, in warm areas like Kyushu, they have to use more pesticides.
Obscurity still exists even in the government guideline.
As there is no clear specification of organic food, it is very hard to tell the market size of the Japanese organic food market. In this market, organic food is distributed through three channels. Among them, distribution through the home delivery service companies seems to occupy the highest percentage both in terms of volume and value. The first paragraph of the report suggests organic food to be attracting the attention of both food industry and general consumers. According to some traders, this boom is significantly due to the attitude of supermarket buyers.