Posts By Nhk World
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77Rice News in EnglishRetail rice prices in Japan drop for 7th straight week
Retail rice prices in Japan have declined for seven consecutive weeks, averaging 3,534 yen (about \$24) per 5 kg by July 6,...
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84Rice News in EnglishJapan supermarket rice prices drop to 5-month low
Rice prices at Japanese supermarkets have dropped for the sixth consecutive week, reaching a five-month low, according to the agriculture ministry's latest...
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481Rice 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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109Rice 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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105Rice News in English
Japanese 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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198Rice 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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174Rice 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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228Rice 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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200Rice 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...
