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Japan Faces Food Crisis as Prices Surge 25%

3/3/2025

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In Japan, inflation has hit 4%, but the real crisis lies in soaring food prices, with staples like rice and eggs skyrocketing by 25% over the past year. Families are tightening their belts as real wages dip by 0.3%. In a bid to tackle these record prices, the government is selling off emergency rice supplies, yet heavy reliance on imports adds to the struggle.

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Story summary

In Japan, inflation has hit 4%, but the real crisis lies in soaring food prices, with staples like rice and eggs skyrocketing by 25% over the past year. Families are tightening their belts as real wages dip by 0.3%. In a bid to tackle these record prices, the government is selling off emergency rice supplies, yet heavy reliance on imports adds to the struggle.