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Japan rice crisis shows signs of easing as prices stabilize and stocks return to shelves

After months of steep increases, rice prices in Japan have finally dipped below ¥4,000 per 5kg bag, offering some relief to consumers....

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India may improve trade deficit with Japan by selling quality rice

India, the world’s top rice exporter, may soon find new demand from Japan, which is battling soaring rice prices and shrinking domestic...

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Rice prices double in Japan as inflation accelerates

Japan’s rice prices surged 101% year-on-year in May, pushing core inflation to 3.7%—the highest since January 2023. The crisis, driven by supply...

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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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Japan Agriculture Minister Calls Rice Distribution ‘Black Box’; Complex Structure Said to Raise Prices, Cause Delays

Japan’s agriculture minister has called for reform of the country’s rice distribution system—criticized as opaque and inefficient—amid rising prices and ongoing shortages....

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Vietnam, Thailand aim to grow rice exports to Japan

Vietnam and Thailand, major rice exporters, are expanding japonica rice production to meet Japan's rising demand amid local shortages and high prices....

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70,000 rice-related businesses in Japan to be surveyed

TOKYO – Japan’s agriculture ministry will survey 70,000 rice-related businesses to investigate rising rice prices and shortages, Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi announced....