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The average size of a Japanese farm is just seven acres versus the whopping 462 acres typical in the U.S. Part of this phenomenon stems from historical factors and geographic constraints. Post-World War II land reforms reallocated farms into smaller plots, which perpetuated the focus on small-scale, often part-time farming. Farmers in Japan are often engaged in agriculture as a side venture rather than a means of full-time living, making it difficult to achieve the necessary economies of scale for sustainable profitability.