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115Rice News in EnglishJapan’s Rice Price Outlook Index Surges in Aug.
Japan’s rice price outlook index surged 23 points to 69 in August, marking its biggest rise since 2012, according to Zen-Noh. The...
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120Rice News in EnglishJapan 2025 Rice Prices Seen Rising from Year Before
Rice prices in Japan for the 2025 harvest are expected to surpass 2024 levels due to rising production costs and weather damage...
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98Rice News in EnglishJapan Extends Deadline for Stockpiled Rice Sales
Japan’s agriculture ministry has extended the deadline for selling government-stockpiled rice released under discretionary contracts, citing slow retailer deliveries. About 100,000 tons...
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103Rice News in EnglishJapanese Retail Prices of Rice Climb in Early Aug.
Retail rice prices in Japan averaged 3,737 yen per 5 kg from Aug. 4–10, up 195 yen weekly and 1.4 times higher...
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133Rice News in EnglishJapan Average Rice Price Logs 1st Rise in 10 Weeks
Japan’s average retail rice price rose to 3,625 yen per 5 kg in the week to July 27, marking the first increase...
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95Rice News in EnglishJapan Average Rice Price Down for 9th Straight Week
Japan's average rice price dropped for the ninth consecutive week to ¥3,585 per 5 kg, due to the release of government-stockpiled rice....
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193Rice News in EnglishJapan : Ishiba Pushes for Policy Shift to Increase Rice Production
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced a policy shift to boost rice production and ensure stable supply, promising income security for motivated...
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130Rice News in English
Japanese Willing to Pay More for Preferred Rice Despite Soaring Prices
A recent survey by Tiger Corporation highlights Japan’s ongoing rice shortage and rising prices, despite government stockpile releases. Only 33.9% of respondents...
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112Rice News in EnglishJapan to Move Up Auctions for Imported Rice
Japan will hold its first annual rice import auction on June 27—earlier than the usual September date—to stabilize domestic prices, Agriculture Minister...
