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74Rice News in EnglishSoaring Rice Prices in Japan Led to Massive Spike in Private Imports in 2025
Japan's 2025 private rice imports surged 95-fold to 96,834 tonnes as soaring domestic prices doubled retail rice costs. A government white paper...
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105Rice News in EnglishJapan : Various Companies Enter Rice Production after Supply Shock
Japanese companies are increasingly entering rice production after supply disruptions and price spikes last summer. Restaurant operator Watami plans to produce 600...
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161Rice News in EnglishJapan Voices Worry over Rice Imports in White Paper
Japan warned that rising private-sector rice imports, driven by sharply higher domestic rice prices in 2025, could weaken local rice production. The...
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205Rice News in EnglishJapan’s Rice Prices Likely to Fall in Coming Months
Japan rice prices are expected to decline over the next three months as inventories rise and supply improves. Industry sentiment remains bearish,...
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205Rice News in EnglishJapan Govt OKs Bill to Promote Demand-Based Rice Production
Japan is revamping its rice policy to better align production with demand, aiming to prevent price crashes from oversupply. The new bill...
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205Rice News in EnglishWater-Saving Rice Cultivation Method in Spotlight in Japan
Japan’s rice sector is adopting dry direct seeding to cut labor and water use amid workforce shortages. The method simplifies cultivation but...
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Japan’s Average Rice Price Sets New Record High
Japan’s average retail rice price hit a record 4,335 yen per 5 kg in the week to Sunday, driven by costlier brand...
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543Rice News in EnglishJapan Average Rice Price Falls for 4th Straight Week
In Japan, the average rice price at around 1,000 supermarkets fell 63 yen to 4,142 yen per 5 kg, marking the fourth...
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469Rice News in EnglishJapan Average Rice Price Down for 3rd Week in Row
In Japan, average rice prices at 1,000 supermarkets fell 6 yen to 4,205 yen per 5 kg for the week ending Oct....
