Japan Archives - AgriInsite

Corn leads U.S. grain export inspections with strong shipments to Mexico and Japan

U.S. corn exports are surging, with inspections for the week ending October 2 at 1.6 million tons, mainly to Mexico and Japan,...

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Japan interested in importing non-refined rice bran oil from Bangladesh

Japan’s Sanwa Yushi Co. Ltd. is exploring imports of non-refined rice bran oil from Bangladesh to meet domestic demand, as Japan’s production...

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Japanese Farmers Push for Reforms in Rice Market Regulation

In Hokkaido, Japan, rice farmers are increasingly frustrated with government policies. Price spikes and mismanaged supply led to political upheaval and complicated...

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Japan Average Rice Price Falls for 2nd Straight Week

Japan’s average retail rice prices fell for a second consecutive week, with supermarket prices dropping 35 yen to 4,211 yen per 5...

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Japanese Farmers Push for Reforms in Rice Market Regulation

In Hokkaido, Japan, rice farmers express frustration with government policies that rely on temporary fixes. Rising rice prices and poor supply management...

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New tech, cultivation methods used to boost Japan’s rice yields, but retail prices still over 30 percent higher than 2024

Japan’s rice crisis continues despite the new harvest season, with retail prices near record highs. Farmers are turning to mechanization, automation, and...

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Rice prices in Japan’s supermarkets near record high

Rice prices in Japan are nearing record highs, with a 5-kg bag averaging ¥4,275 (\~\$29) in mid-September, up about ¥80 from the...

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Rice Prices in Japan Go Up Again, Effects of Releasing Govt-Stockpiled Rice Wanes after 3 Months

Rice prices in Japan are climbing again, nearing record highs. Despite 2025 production expected to exceed demand by 170,000–480,000 tons, competition among...