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....
Japan's grain market is set to grow modestly, with a projected CAGR of +0.5% in volume and +1.7% in value through 2035....
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...
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba confirmed Agriculture Minister Taku Eto will remain in office despite backlash over Eto's comment that he had...
Japan’s Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry will introduce gasoline mixed with up to 10% biofuels starting fiscal 2028, two years earlier than...
Japan will release 300,000 tons of reserve rice through July, with 60% allocated to retailers to speed up distribution and lower consumer...
Japan will release 300,000 metric tons of rice from emergency stockpiles through July to combat soaring prices, which have doubled in a...
Japan’s agriculture ministry plans to auction 100,000 tons of reserve rice monthly from May to July to stabilize soaring retail prices. Despite...
Japan is signaling readiness to increase U.S. soybean and corn imports to ease trade tensions with President Trump. LDP’s Hiroshi Moriyama said...