All posts tagged "Japan rice prices"
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99Rice News in EnglishJapanese 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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56Rice News in English70,000 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....
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72Rice News in EnglishJapan imposes restrictions, fines on rice dealers
TOKYO – Japan will ban the resale of rice from government emergency reserves to curb price hikes, Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi announced....
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553Rice News in EnglishWhat’s behind the surge in Japan’s rice prices?
Rice prices in Japan have doubled since 2023 due to a poor harvest, extreme weather, an earthquake, and panic buying. The government’s...
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420Rice News in EnglishJapan’s rice prices soar as farmers face rising costs, declining production
Japan’s rice farmers face a paradox: rising consumer prices but declining profits due to shrinking farmland, aging labor, and soaring input costs....
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Japan’s Average Rice Price Falls for 2nd Straight Week
Japan’s average retail rice price fell for the second consecutive week to 4,223 yen per 5 kg, still double last year’s rate....
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323Rice News in EnglishJapan to Release Additional 200,000 Tons of Stockpiled Rice
Japan will release 200,000 tons of stockpiled rice—100,000 tons each from the 2020 and 2021 harvests—to stabilize supply, Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi...
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108Rice News in EnglishConvenience stores in Japan begin selling govt. stockpiled rice
Japan's major convenience stores, including Lawson and FamilyMart, have begun selling low-priced rice from national reserves under a new no-bid contract system....
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104Rice News in EnglishJapanese govt. lists US tariffs, rice supply as top policy priorities
Japan’s draft economic policy prioritizes countering US tariffs and stabilizing rice supply. It outlines support for domestic industries and sustainable farming. To...
