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Japan’s rice importers to lift purchases twenty fold led by US grain

Japan’s private sector is set to import over 40,000 tonnes of rice in fiscal 2025—20 times more than last year—as domestic prices...

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Japanese retailers trying to overcome soaring rice prices

Retailers in Japan turn to rice alternatives amid soaring prices. Convenience stores like Lawson are replacing rice with barley and noodles in...

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Japan turns to US rice amid soaring domestic prices

Facing a severe rice shortage and record-high domestic prices, Japanese consumers and businesses are increasingly turning to cheaper imported varieties like California’s...

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Japan to hold third auction of stockpiled rice next week

Japan’s agriculture ministry will hold its third rice auction from April 23–25, offering 100,000 tons of 2023 stockpiled rice, including premium varieties...

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Japan’s rice prices continue to rise despite government intervention

Retail rice prices in Japan climbed for the 14th straight week, reaching ¥4,214 ($29.30) for a 5-kg bag—more than double last year’s...

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Japan inflation probably accelerated in March on rice price rise: Reuters poll

Japan's core inflation probably accelerated in March from the previous month as rice prices rose, a Reuters poll showed, a sign of...

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Japan approves over D112M grant for rice production in Gambia

The Government of Japan has approved a grant of GMD 112,686,048 for The Gambia's "Agricultural Land Development Project for Improving Rice Production."...