Japan Rice Prices Fall for First Time in 3.5 Years
Government stockpile releases helped ease supply pressures as imported food costs, tourism and hoarding had driven demand higher, officials said.
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Japan rice prices fall for first time in 3.5 years
TOKYO: Rice prices in Japan finally fell in May for the first time in three and a half years, a government official said Friday (Jun 19), following sharp rises for the staple that put the government under huge pressure.Rice prices skyrocketed in 2024 and 2025 because of supply problems linked to multiple fact
Japan’s rice prices fall for first time in 3.5 years
Rice prices skyrocketed in 2024 and 2025 because of supply problems linked to hot weather and panic-buying after a ‘megaquake’ warning in 2024. (EPA Images pic) TOKYO: Rice prices in Japan finally fell in May for the first time in three and half years, officials said Friday, following sharp rises for the staple that put the government under huge pressure. Rice prices skyrocketed in 2024 and 2025 because of supply problems linked to hot weather a…
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