Posts By The Mainichi
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122Rice News in EnglishJapan farm minister aims to make rice available in 2,000-yen range per 5 kg by early June
Japan’s new agriculture minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, aims to lower rice prices to the “2,000-yen range” (\~\$14–\$21) per 5kg by early June. The...
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57Rice News in EnglishJapan rice prices still high as direct deals with farmers surge
Japan’s rice prices have nearly doubled through direct business-to-farmer deals, bypassing JA Zen-Noh, from January to April 2024. Direct transaction prices reached...
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211Rice News in English
Japan supermarket chain sells Taiwanese rice as low-cost alternative amid price hike
Seiyu, a major Japanese supermarket chain, has started selling Taiwanese rice to address high domestic rice prices. The new Taiwanese brand, "Musubi...
