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Japan Boosts Rice Sales Amid Soaring Prices and Demand

4/9/2025

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Japan plans to increase monthly rice sales from its emergency stockpile until July to curb rising prices.
Rice prices have soared, with 5 kg now costing 4,206 yen ($29), a 104.5% increase from last year.
The government has released 212,000 tons of rice, with an additional 100,000 tons scheduled for auction in late April.
Price hikes are attributed to poor harvests, panic-buying, and increased consumption driven by tourism.

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Story summary

Japan plans to increase monthly rice sales from its emergency stockpile until July to curb rising prices.
Rice prices have soared, with 5 kg now costing 4,206 yen ($29), a 104.5% increase from last year.
The government has released 212,000 tons of rice, with an additional 100,000 tons scheduled for auction in late April.
Price hikes are attributed to poor harvests, panic-buying, and increased consumption driven by tourism.