Rice Crisis
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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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Politics & GovernmentStockpiled Rice Slow to Reach Retailers, Consumers; Over 90% Sold in March Still with Govt., Distributors in Mid-April
Government stockpiled rice auctioned in March is taking time to become available to consumers. As...
May 1, 2025
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EconomyRice Prices Rise for 15th Straight Week, with Releases of Stockpiled Rice Slow to Circulate
Five kilograms of rice went for an average of ¥4,217 at supermarkets from April 7-13, up by ¥3 fr...
April 22, 2025
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General NewsRice Retail Price Increases for 14 Consecutive Weeks
The average price per 5 kilograms of rice sold in supermarkets between March 31 and April 6 was ¥...
April 15, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialAdditional Release of Stockpiled Rice: Urgently Dispel Concerns Contributing to High Prices
Despite the release of stockpiled rice by the government, rice prices continue to soar, causing g...
April 15, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentGovt Announces Monthly Release of Stockpiled Rice to Stabilize Prices; 100,000 Tons to Be Sold in April Auction
The government will release stockpiled rice reserved for emergency use every month from April to ...
April 10, 2025
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General NewsRice Stock up by 190,000 Tons from 2024, Inventory Survey Shows; Prices Increased in February for 12th Consecutive Month
Rice inventories at the end of January increased by 190,000 tons from the previous year, accordin...
April 2, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentIshiba Emphasizes Price Control Measures at Press Conference; Says He Will Continue Oil Subsidies, May Release More Stockpiled Rice
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba emphasized that the government will focus on measures to cope with ...
April 1, 2025
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EconomyMixed Feelings as Stockpiled Rice Arrives at Stores; In Spite of Expected Short-Term Price Relief, Worries Arise about Persistent Market Problems
The first lots of government-stockpiled rice, released to ease distribution, have reached shelves...
March 28, 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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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
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Tariff-Free Rice to Be Auctioned Off 3 Months Early, as Japan Seeks to Tame High Prices for the Staple