Rice crisis in Japan nudging government to consider using staple crop in tariff negotiations with United States
By Shagun Japan is grappling with a serious crisis in its rice supplies and is now considering putting the staple
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Tokyo’s rice prices surge 90% in March on year: CPI data
Prices of rice in Tokyo jumped around 90 percent in March from a year earlier, with the government’s recent release
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Japanese rice price to wholesalers hits record high in October
The average price of Japanese rice sold to wholesalers by suppliers in October struck a record high on rising production
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Rice Shortages in Japan: Ongoing Cuts to Production at Fault
By Yamashita Kazuhito Empty Shelves In August 2024, rice disappeared from Japanese supermarket shelves, and prices rose, but the Ministry
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Japan’s largest rice shortage in years is exacerbated by sushi-hungry tourists, weather
By Lee Ying Shan Sushi, onigiri and yakitori don — Japanese rice is a key staple in many of its
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Japan’s August rice price soars 23% on summer heat, quake warning
Rice prices sold at supermarkets in Japan in August jumped 23 percent from a year earlier due to tight supply
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Japan, Côte d’Ivoire sign €5.3m deal to support rice production
Japan will provide Côte d’Ivoire with equipment worth €5.3 million to support the West African country’s national plan to grow
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