All posts tagged "Japan rice"
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74Rice News in EnglishRice imports to Japan surge in May
Japan imported 10,605 tons of tariffed rice in May—3.5 times the total for all of fiscal 2024—driven by surging domestic prices and...
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61Rice News in EnglishJapan : Rising rice prices fueling consumer shift toward noodles, pasta
Japanese consumers are turning away from expensive rice toward cost-effective staples like noodles and pasta. Supermarket chains like Ito-Yokado and Lawson are...
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116Rice News in EnglishJapan’s Rice Crisis: Boom in Private-Sector Imports Amid Soaring Prices
Japan’s private-sector rice imports surged to 10,600 metric tons in May amid severe shortages and doubled prices caused by extreme weather and...
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94Rice News in EnglishJapan 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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281Rice News in EnglishJapan’s retail rice prices fall below 4,000 yen, hitting prime minister’s target
Japan’s retail rice prices fell below 4,000 yen per 5kg for the first time in four months, dropping 6.1% to 3,920 yen...
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73Rice News in EnglishIndia 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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79Rice News in EnglishJapan’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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297Rice News in English
Rice prices double in Japan as inflation accelerates
Japan’s rice prices surged 101% year-on-year in May, pushing core inflation to 3.7%—the highest since January 2023. The crisis, driven by supply...
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90Rice 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...
