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Japan supermarket chain sells Taiwanese rice as low-cost alternative amid price hike

Seiyu, a major Japanese supermarket chain, has started selling Taiwanese rice to address high domestic rice prices. The new Taiwanese brand, "Musubi...

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Japan’s rice crisis shows the price of faulty food security policy

Japan's rice shortage in the summer of 2024 was driven by unseasonable weather, increased demand from tourism, and household stockpiling after an...

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Japan’s largest rice shortage in years is exacerbated by sushi-hungry tourists, weather

Japan faces its worst rice shortage in decades, driven by bad weather, increased tourist demand, and restrictive policies. Summer 2024 saw depleted...

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Govt. urges smooth distribution of rice amid shortage

Japan's agriculture ministry has urged rice wholesalers to ensure smooth distribution due to a nationwide shortage. Supermarket stocks are low, causing consumer...