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Japan rice auction 2025 starts to stabilise surge prices

**TOKYO:** Japan’s government rice auctions, aimed at curbing soaring rice prices, have delivered 30% of auctioned stock to retailers and restaurants so...

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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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Japan’s Agriculture Ministry Starts Survey of Rice Farmers Across Japan on Production Outlook

Japan’s Agriculture Ministry has launched a nationwide online survey to gather rice farmers’ mid- and long-term production plans. Running through July, the...

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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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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....