Lotus root production volume in Japan 2012-2021

In 2021, approximately 51.5 thousand metric tons of lotus roots were produced in Japan, the lowest amount of the past decade. The highest lotus root production of the last ten years was achieved in 2013 when numbers peaked at around 63.5 thousand tons. In Japanese cuisine, lotus roots are commonly served in nimono dishes (boiled and seasoned vegetables) or as tempura.

于2021年，日本共产约51500公吨莲藕，为近十年来的最低产量。过去十年中莲藕产量之最可追溯至2013年，当年产量峰值约为63500公吨。在日本料理中，莲藕通常以煮制调味蔬菜的煮物（nimono）或天妇罗的形式呈现。