Posts By Nhk World
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464Rice News in EnglishJapan panel to probe cause of soaring rice price
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has launched a ministerial task force to address rising rice prices. The panel will investigate supply system...
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83Rice News in EnglishConvenience stores in Japan begin selling govt. stockpiled rice
Japan's major convenience stores, including Lawson and FamilyMart, have begun selling low-priced rice from national reserves under a new no-bid contract system....
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85Rice News in EnglishJapanese govt. lists US tariffs, rice supply as top policy priorities
Japan’s draft economic policy prioritizes countering US tariffs and stabilizing rice supply. It outlines support for domestic industries and sustainable farming. To...
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187Rice News in EnglishJapan’s agriculture ministry halts applications to buy stockpiled rice
Japan’s agriculture ministry has halted new applications from major retailers seeking to buy government-stockpiled rice after high demand. About 70 retailers applied...
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146Rice News in EnglishJapan’s surging rice price draws in lower-cost imports
A sharp rise in rice prices in Japan has led to increased imports of cheaper foreign rice. Retailers like Aeon are now...
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184Rice News in EnglishRice consumption by foreign visitors to Japan forecast to rise 34 percent
Japan's agriculture ministry projects that foreign visitors will consume approximately 70,000 tons of rice in 2025, a 34% increase from the previous...
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168Rice News in EnglishJapan’s rice price index drops for first time in 3 months
A survey of Japanese rice producers and wholesalers indicates that rice prices may stabilize in the coming months after prolonged increases. February’s...
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263Rice News in EnglishJapan’s higher rice costs push up prices of ‘gyudon,’ other food items
Record-high rice prices in Japan are driving up food costs. Sukiya, a popular gyudon chain, will raise prices by up to 50...
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335Rice News in EnglishRelief on way amid Japan’s rice shortage as new harvest starts
Farmers in Japan's rice regions, like Niigata Prefecture, have begun harvesting, easing the national rice shortage. Niigata plans to ship 130,000 tons...
