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Japan’s rice prices up 91% in a year

Rice prices in Japan surged 90.7% in July year-on-year, though growth slowed from May–June highs above 100%. Inflation remains at 3.1%, above...

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Japan Extends Deadline for Stockpiled Rice Sales

Japan’s agriculture ministry has extended the deadline for selling government-stockpiled rice released under discretionary contracts, citing slow retailer deliveries. About 100,000 tons...

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Japanese Retail Prices of Rice Climb in Early Aug.

Retail rice prices in Japan averaged 3,737 yen per 5 kg from Aug. 4–10, up 195 yen weekly and 1.4 times higher...

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Editorial: Japan needs strategy for stable rice supply as it shifts to boost production

Japan is shifting farm policy to boost rice output, as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba urges stable supply measures amid shortages and rising...

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Japan First crop shows arrival of new rice will unlikely dent prices

Japan’s early rice prices have surged 50–80% over last year, with JA branches paying record advance rates for premium varieties like Koshihikari....

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Japan sets record temperatures, worries mount over rice crops

Japan hit a record 41.8°C temperature in Isesaki, raising fears over rice production. Over 53,000 people were hospitalized for heatstroke. Low rainfall...

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Japan’s rice curbs to be ended in policy reversal, as PM Ishiba to push for larger harvests

Japan will boost rice output amid soaring prices caused by a production shortfall. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba plans direct payments to eco-friendly...