There are an estimated 10 million head of pigs on Japanese farms, virtually all of which are destined for the domestic market. Photo: Kyodo
Japan cracks down on African swine fever and Chinese tourists carrying pork products into the country
- Awareness campaign has been aimed in large part at the tens of thousands of Chinese visitors coming to Japan during the Lunar New Year holiday
- The ministry’s website includes images of a number of pork products reportedly confiscated from inbound Chinese travellers
There are an estimated 10 million head of pigs on Japanese farms, virtually all of which are destined for the domestic market. Photo: Kyodo