在日本的能源结构中，煤炭一直占一次能源供给的20%左右，且这一数值大于其他发达国家的煤炭资源占比。这说明日本对煤炭资源的利用有一定的优势。本文简述了日本煤炭产业的发展历程与特点，分析了日本煤炭产业的优势及其原因，并总结了日本煤炭资源的合理利用经验，以对正处于转型期的我国煤炭及相关产业提供借鉴与启示。
In Japan’s energy portfolio，the supply of coal has always accounted for about 20%，and this value is higher than that of other developed countries. It can be inferred that the utilization of coal resources in Japan has certain advantages. This paper briefly introduces the developing course and characteristics of the coal industry in Japan，and attempts to analyze the advantages and underlying causes. As Chinese coal industry is in the process of transforming，this paper also summarizes the Japan’s experience and points out the enlightenment for China.
