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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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Japan to Move Up Auctions for Imported Rice

Japan will hold its first annual rice import auction on June 27—earlier than the usual September date—to stabilize domestic prices, Agriculture Minister...

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Farm minister suggests emergency imports could cut Japan rice prices

Japan’s farm minister Shinjiro Koizumi has hinted at emergency rice imports to curb soaring prices, stressing there will be “no sacred cows”...

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Japan to Review Curbs on Rice Production, Consider Payouts to Farmers as High Prices for the Staple Linger

The government is reviewing its rice output policy to ensure stable supply amid persistently high prices. Officials are considering loosening production controls...

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Tainan exports 500,000 kg of rice to Japan

Taiwan’s Fang Rong Rice Factory has shipped 500,000 kg of Tainan No. 11 rice to Japan, boosting exports amid Japan’s rice shortage....

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Japan panel to probe cause of soaring rice price

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has launched a ministerial task force to address rising rice prices. The panel will investigate supply system...

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Japan Govt to Consider Buying Back High-Bid Stockpiled Rice; Koizumi May Consider Rereleasing Through No-Bid Contracts

Japan’s government may repurchase rice sold under former Minister Taku Eto’s competitive bidding system if distributors agree. Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said...