Rice Crisis
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Rice Prices Remain High, but Agriculture Minister Intends to Change Policy on Increasing Production
Newly appointed Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki expressed his intent...
November 9, 2025
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General NewsVietnamese Men Arrested for Stealing Over 100 Kg of Rice, Likely to Resell It
Three Vietnamese nationals were arrested Friday on suspicion of stealing over 100 kilograms of br...
September 19, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Table Rice Demand Forecast for ’25 Crop Jumps Significantly
The demand for rice used as food, also called table rice, for this year’s harvest is estimated to...
September 12, 2025
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General NewsStink Bug Outbreak Across Japan Sparks Rice Price Concerns; Cause Thought to Be Hotter Temperatures, Longer Summers
Rice-eating stink bugs are appearing in greater numbers in paddy fields across Japan, casting a s...
September 6, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentGovt to Support Rice Farmers Increase Crop Yields
The government has revised its agricultural policy, shifting to a new strategy aimed at boosting ...
August 7, 2025
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General NewsLow-Income Single Parents Struggle to Buy Rice; NPO Reports Ominous Weight Loss in Children
A majority of low-income single-parent households said they had experienced being unable to buy r...
August 3, 2025
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General News
Future Rice Prices Remain Uncertain; Influence of Factors Like Weather, Government Buybacks Yet to Be Seen
Two months have passed since the government began discretionary contracts with various retailers ...
July 26, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentIncreased Imports of U.S. Rice Likely to Have Limited Impact in Japan; Aircraft Agreement, LNG Project May Cause Issues
The outline of the Japan-U.S. trade and tariff investment agreement announced Wednesday by the ad...
July 26, 2025
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Economy5-Kilogram Bag of Rice Price Falls Below ¥4,000: 1st Time in 4 Months
The average price of a 5-kilogram bag of rice sold at supermarkets across Japan between June 9 an...
June 23, 2025
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BusinessAgriculture Minister Calls Rice Distribution ‘Black Box’; Complex Structure Said to Raise Prices, Cause Delays
A complex distribution system considered unique to Japan’s rice industry has been pointed to as a...
June 19, 2025
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EconomyVarious Food Services Can Apply for Stockpiled Rice Contracts, says Japan’s Agriculture Minister; Rice Should Reach Far and Wide
The government’s stockpiled rice can be sold under no-bid contracts to restaurant operators, read...
June 19, 2025
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Asia-PacificVietnam, Thailand Aim to Grow Rice Exports to Japan
BANGKOK — Vietnam and Thailand, which are among the world’s top three rice exporters, are expecti...
June 17, 2025
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EconomyAgriculture Minister Considers Review of Japan’s Rice Harvest Statistics (UPDATE 1)
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said on Monday that the crop yield ...
June 16, 2025
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EconomyTariff-Free Rice to Be Auctioned Off 3 Months Early, as Japan Seeks to Tame High Prices for the Staple
The government will auction off the first batch of duty-free rice for the year on June 27, about ...
June 13, 2025
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General NewsSmall, Midsize Stores Apply for Stockpiled Rice; 80,000 Tons Designated in Aim to Distribute Cheaper Rice More Widely
The Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry started to receive applications on Friday from s...
May 30, 2025
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Japan’s Newly Harvested Rice Arrives on Store Shelves; Prices Soar 30％-50％ Following Shortage
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Price Rises Planned for Rice Products at Retailers, Restaurant Chains, Food-Product Manufacturers
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5-Kilogram Bag of Rice Price Falls Below ¥4,000: 1st Time in 4 Months
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Japan Sells 141,796 Tons of Reserve Rice in Auction
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Advance Payments for 2025 Rice Foretell Rising Prices; Big Buyers Moving Early; Farmers Spurred to Grow More