Rice Crisis
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Yomiuri EditorialRelease of Stockpiled Rice: Can Distribution Blockages Be Resolved?
Soaring rice prices show no sign of abating. How can distribution blockages and speculative moves...
March 1, 2025
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EconomyStockpiled Rice to Be Released, Govt Says; 1st Time to Release Rice Reserves for Market Stabilization
The government has decided to release about 210,000 tons of stockpiled rice reserved for emergenc...
February 14, 2025
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EconomyJapan Govt to Outline Plan for Release of Stockpiled Rice Reserved for Emergency Use
The government plans to outline the release of stockpiled rice reserved for emergency use, includ...
February 8, 2025
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Yomiuri Editorial
System for Stockpiling Rice: Make Prompt Decision on Release to Stabilize Prices
Rice, a staple food, has continued to rise in price for some time, putting a strain on household ...
February 6, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentFarm Ministry Eases Rules for Release of Stockpiled Rice; Govt Criticized for Slow Response to Soaring Prices
The Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry on Friday eased rules for the release of governm...
February 1, 2025
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EconomyPrice Rises Planned for Rice Products at Retailers, Restaurant Chains, Food-Product Manufacturers
In response to the rising price of rice, retailers, restaurant chains and food-product manufactur...
January 26, 2025
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General NewsSeiyu to Start Selling Taiwanese Rice Thursday; Has Similar Taste to Japanese Rice But Is 20％ Cheaper
Seiyu Co. will start selling rice produced in Taiwan on Thursday in response to a steep rise in t...
November 13, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Rice Policy: Prolonged High Prices Creates Heavy Burden
Amid the persistent high prices of rice, frustration is growing among people. It is hoped that th...
November 4, 2024
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General NewsRice Prices Remain High amid Scramble For Supplies; Rising Production Costs Also A Factor
A 47-year-old stay-at-home mom could not help but sigh as she saw the rice prices at a Benny supe...
October 4, 2024
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EconomyJapan’s Newly Harvested Rice Arrives on Store Shelves; Prices Soar 30％-50％ Following Shortage
Rice harvested in fiscal 2024 has arrived on supermarket shelves and elsewhere this month, easing...
September 10, 2024
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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