Posts By Nhk World
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98Rice News in EnglishJapan rice exports hit record in 2025, grew at slower pace
Japan’s rice exports hit a record 48,000 tonnes in 2025, marking the fifth straight annual high. However, growth slowed to 3.7% as...
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188Rice News in EnglishPrivate firms in Japan import record amount of rice in 2025
Japan’s private companies imported a record 96,000 tonnes of rice in 2025 as domestic prices surged to historic highs. Despite heavy tariffs,...
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365Rice News in EnglishRice prices in Japan’s supermarkets near record high
Rice prices in Japan are nearing record highs, with a 5-kg bag averaging ¥4,275 (\~\$29) in mid-September, up about ¥80 from the...
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320Rice News in EnglishJapan starts early release of tax-free rice imports to cool prices
Japan has begun releasing tax-free imported rice earlier than usual to curb persistently high grain prices. Under its 770,000-ton minimum access commitment,...
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260Rice News in EnglishJapan’s supermarket rice prices dip for first time in 3 weeks
Japan’s agriculture ministry reports rice prices fell 0.7% in late August to 3,776 yen (\$26) per 5 kg bag, marking the first...
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533Rice 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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502Rice News in English
Japan 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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701Rice 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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518Rice 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....
