Posts By Japan Times
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24Rice News in EnglishJapan : With latest move, farm ministry sets sights on ¥1,800 for a 5-kg bag of rice
Japan’s agriculture ministry will sell older rice stockpiles to small retailers through no-bid contracts, with 5kg bags priced as low as ¥1,800...
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49Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishJapan to Introduce Car Fuel with Up to 10% Biofuels from Fiscal 2028; Limited Rollout Expected at Areas with Refineries
Japan’s Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry will introduce gasoline mixed with up to 10% biofuels starting fiscal 2028, two years earlier than...
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87Rice News in EnglishJapanese retailers trying to overcome soaring rice prices
Retailers in Japan turn to rice alternatives amid soaring prices. Convenience stores like Lawson are replacing rice with barley and noodles in...
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69Rice News in EnglishJapan to hold third auction of stockpiled rice next week
Japan’s agriculture ministry will hold its third rice auction from April 23–25, offering 100,000 tons of 2023 stockpiled rice, including premium varieties...
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389Rice News in EnglishPrice of rice sold to wholesalers surges to another high in Japan
Japan's 2024 rice prices hit a record high for the fifth consecutive month in January, rising 69% year-on-year to ¥25,927 per 60...
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157Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishGreen hydrogen hype fades as high costs force project retreat
Climate-friendly hydrogen, once a highly anticipated green energy solution, is facing setbacks due to its high costs. Developers are canceling projects, including...
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175Rice News in EnglishDemand for Calrose rice rises amid Japanese rice shortage
Amidst the rice shortage in Japan, consumers are turning to California rice, known as Calrose rice, as a cheaper alternative . Calrose...
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166Rice News in EnglishJapan : Agricultural Ministry holds meeting on rice shortage in stores
On Wednesday, the agriculture ministry met with stakeholders to address rice shortages in stores. Despite a balanced overall supply-demand situation, private-sector rice...
