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Japan’s rice warehouse stockpile rate hits record high as consumers, restaurants reject high prices

Japan is facing record rice stockpiles as high prices reduce household consumption and businesses shift to cheaper imports. Despite strong harvests, nearly...

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Japan grants US$2,6m to Zimbabwe for rice production

Japan has extended a $2.6 million agricultural equipment grant to Zimbabwe to boost rice production and reduce import dependence. The support aims...

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Japan’s Rice Prices Likely to Fall in Coming Months

Japan rice prices are expected to decline over the next three months as inventories rise and supply improves. Industry sentiment remains bearish,...

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Rice prices in Japan drop for seventh straight week

Japan rice prices have fallen for seven straight weeks, averaging ¥3,935 per 5 kg amid ample supply and rising inventories. Higher stock...

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Japan Govt OKs Bill to Promote Demand-Based Rice Production

Japan is revamping its rice policy to better align production with demand, aiming to prevent price crashes from oversupply. The new bill...

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Water-Saving Rice Cultivation Method in Spotlight in Japan

Japan’s rice sector is adopting dry direct seeding to cut labor and water use amid workforce shortages. The method simplifies cultivation but...

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Japan’s rice production will continue to decline

Rice production in Japan in 2026/27 will reach 7.38 million tons, down 1.5% from the previous season, according to a report from...

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Rice prices in Japan fall for fifth straight week

Rice prices in Japan have declined for five consecutive weeks as wholesalers reduce inventories, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and...