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Japan Buys First South Korea Rice in Two Decades As Prices Surge

Surging rice prices in Japan have created a rare export opportunity for South Korea, which shipped its first rice to Japan since...

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Japan Retail Rice Prices Hit Another Record High

Japan’s average rice price hit a record high of 4,285 yen per 5 kg in the week through May 18, according to...

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Inflation Returns To Japan, Rice Prices Soar By 98%

Japan’s core inflation rose to 3.5% in April, driven by a 98.4% surge in rice prices year-on-year. This exceeded forecasts and reinforced...

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Survey: Only 7% of auctioned rice reserves has made it to stores in Japan

Despite the central government releasing 210,000 tons of stockpiled rice in March auctions, only 7.1% (14,998 tons) reached retailers by April 27....

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Japanese consumers turn to rice alternatives as prices rise

Japan’s soaring rice prices are reshaping consumer habits and agricultural priorities. With a 5kg bag of rice now costing over ¥4,200 (\$29)—double...

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Japan : Stores to get priority on gov’t rice stockpiles to ease prices faster

Japan will release 300,000 tons of reserve rice through July, with 60% allocated to retailers to speed up distribution and lower consumer...

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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...