Japan's Salmon Farming Industry Moves Inland
A massive land-based Atlantic salmon farming facility is taking shape in a mountainous industrial district of Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, where foreign-owned Pure Salmon Japan has begun raising approximately one million young fish as part of an 80 billion yen project that is expected to become one of the world's largest operations of its kind, with plans to ship 10,000 tons of salmon annually from…
In a mountainous industrial district of Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, Japan, a massive land-based Atlantic salmon farming facility is currently under construction. The facility, operated by foreign-owned Pure Salmon Japan, is part of an 80 billion yen project aiming to become one of the world's largest operations of its kind. The complex, expected to be fully operational by February 2028, will raise approximately one million young salmon, growing them to a market size of around 5 kilograms per fish.
This shift from coastal to land-based farming is driven by the need to control water quality and protect fish from diseases and parasites, leading to a reduction in the use of certain treatments and injections typically required in conventional aquaculture. With a production cycle of about two years, the facility will be capable of producing around 10,000 tons of salmon annually.
The location was chosen for its serene environment, convenient access to major population centers, and potential for competitive pricing. The company aims to offer domestically raised Atlantic salmon at prices comparable to conventionally marketed salmon, making it accessible to ordinary Japanese consumers.
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