Posts By Nhk World
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13Rice 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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58Rice 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...
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55Rice News in EnglishJapan’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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48Rice News in EnglishGovt. 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...
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105Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishJapan-Brazil team to study use of ethanol to raise crop resilience
NHK has learned that researchers from Japan and Brazil will start a joint study to use ethanol to enhance the tolerance of...
