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Insufficient Rice Supply Hits Japan; Sever Heat, Rising Demand from Inbound Tourist Among Factors

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The Yomiuri Shimbun

20:07 JST, August 23, 2024

Japan has recently been hit by insufficient supply of rice. Declining supplies due to severe heat last summer combined with the return of inbound tourists has led to emptied supermarket shelves and purchase restrictions. Although shipments of rice harvested in 2024 will likely ease the shortage from...

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