Rice Crisis
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Prime Minister One Step Behind in Rice Remark Saga; Finally Dismissed Cabinet Member Under Opposition Pressure
Unable to withstand the rapidly mounting pressure from opposition parties, Prime Minister Shigeru...
May 22, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Ruling Bloc Hopes New Agriculture Minister Koizumi Will Resolve Rice Issue, Raise Election Prospects
The ruling parties have expressed hope that newly appointed agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi...
May 22, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialDismissal of Agriculture Minister : Swiftly Stop Wobbling of Rice Policy
Thoughtless remarks were made at a time when many people are struggling to obtain rice, the stapl...
May 22, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentKoizumi, Japan’s New Agriculture Minister, Faces Soaring Rice Prices and Possible Surge in Imports from U.S.
Newly appointed agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi faces critical challenges, including addres...
May 22, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentEto Dismissed as Japan’s Agricultural Minister; Chosen Successor Koizumi Vows to Tackle High Rice Prices (UPDATE 2)
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday dismissed agriculture minister Taku Eto, who was criti...
May 21, 2025
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Yomiuri Editorial
Soaring Rice Prices: Shift to Agricultural Policy Based on Consumers’ Perspective
The problematic remarks by Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Taku Eto regarding rice, ...
May 21, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentIshiba Keeps Agriculture Minister Eto in Office Despite Criticism over ‘Never Bought Rice’ Remark; Demands Solution for Soaring Rice Prices
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba told reporters on Tuesday morning that he would keep Agriculture, F...
May 20, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentAgricultural Minister: I Have Never Bought Rice; Remarks Criticized by Opposition Parties, Others
Amid soaring rice prices, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Taku Eto said he has never...
May 20, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentPoll Highlights Discontent Over U.S. Tariffs, Rice Prices; Nearly Half Favor Shift to Opposition-Led Government
The 31% support rate for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Cabinet in a recent poll appears to refl...
May 19, 2025
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Politics & Government
Govt to Set Aside Portion of Stockpiled Rice for Priority Buyers; Quicker Delivery to Retailers Sought
The Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry will introduce a system to set aside a portion o...
May 18, 2025
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EconomySoaring Rice Prices Driving Imports of Cheap Overseas Rice in Japan
Imported rice is gaining popularity in Japan amid soaring prices of domestic rice, with the retai...
May 16, 2025
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EconomyAdvance Payments for 2025 Rice Foretell Rising Prices; Big Buyers Moving Early; Farmers Spurred to Grow More
The planting of rice to be harvested in 2025 is getting into full swing, but despite an increase ...
May 16, 2025
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General News
Aeon to Sell 100% California Rice from June 6, Offering Consumers Cheaper Alternative
Aeon Co. announced Tuesday it will begin selling bags of rice containing only U.S.-produced rice ...
May 13, 2025
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EconomyRice Prices Dip for First Time in 18 Weeks as Govt Stockpiles Reach Supermarket
The average retail price of rice sold at supermarkets between April 28 and May 4 was ¥4,214 per 5...
May 13, 2025
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CompaniesJapanese Consumers Turn to Rice Alternatives Amid Price Surge; Glutinous Barley, Long-Grain Rice Becoming Popular
Soaring rice prices and increased consumer frugality are driving changes in dining habits, includ...
May 7, 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