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For Japan’s rice growers, postwar policy shifts yet to deliver stable future

Japan’s rice policy has swung repeatedly since WWII—rising output after wartime shortages, then curbing surpluses under *gentan* quotas from 1970. Demand fell...

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Rice News in English

Japan 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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Wheat News in English

Japan slashes wheat prices for mills as costs decline

Japan will cut imported wheat prices for flour mills by 4% from October to 61,010 yen (\$413.66/ton), its fifth straight reduction. Falling...

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Wheat News in English

US agricultural sales to increase by $8 bln following agreement with Japan

Donald Trump signed an executive order finalizing a U.S.-Japan trade agreement projected to boost American agricultural exports by \$8 billion annually. Japan...

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Rice News in English

Stink bug outbreak across Japan sparks rice price concerns

Rice-eating stink bugs are spreading rapidly across Japan due to extreme heat and warmer winters, threatening the government’s push to boost rice...

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Rice News in English

Japan’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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Rice News in English

Japan’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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Rice News in English

The U.S.-Japan Rice Dispute and Its Implications for Agricultural and Trade-Related Investment Opportunities

The U.S.-Japan rice dispute reveals tensions over trade policy, protectionism, and market access despite a July 2025 deal expanding U.S. rice exports....