Falling output pushes up prices as government dips into emergency stocks.. WRITER: AFP SANJO, Japan – All is calm at Satoshi Yamazaki’s rice farm, with its freshly
Sanjō (Japan) (AFP) – All is calm at Satoshi Yamazaki’s rice farm, with its freshly planted rows of vivid-green seedlings, but a row over the cost of the staple in
Justin McCurry in Tokyo The political and cultural insulation of Japan’s beloved grain is falling apart, and experts warn the country’s relationship with the staple will have
By Himari Semans Japan will release an additional 200,000 metric tons of stockpiled rice harvested in 2021 and 2020 through no-bid contracts to all retailers and rice shops, the
South Korean rice exports to Japan are gaining momentum, with total shipments expected to hit 830 tons in 2025 as a supply shortage continues to drive up demand across Japan.
By Xinhua TOKYO – The average price of rice in Japan in the week through May 25 fell for the first time in three weeks following the release of government stockpiles,
Xinhua. TOKYO — Japanese government-stockpiled rice released through no-bid contracts with retailers has hit store shelves in the country, amid high prices of other types of
KYODO NEWS TOKYO – The Japanese government on Friday vowed to explore new overseas markets and provide support for more efficient production as part of efforts to increase
A survey released Friday suggested that 41.0% of large-scale rice farmers in Japan expect retail prices for rice harvested in 2026 to be lower than for rice harvested in 2025,
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