Nhk World, Author at AgriInsite

Rice 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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Japan’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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Japan’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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Relief 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...

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Japan’s rice exports hit record high for Jan.-Jul. period

Japan's rice exports reached a record high of 24,469 tons from January to July, marking a 23% increase from the previous year,...

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Govt. urges smooth distribution of rice amid shortage

Japan's agriculture ministry has urged rice wholesalers to ensure smooth distribution due to a nationwide shortage. Supermarket stocks are low, causing consumer...