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Rice Prices Drop for Fourth Week Amid High Costs
10/18/2025
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- The average price of rice at about 1,000 Japanese supermarkets fell by ¥63 to ¥4,142 per 5 kilograms for the week ending October 15, 2025, a fourth straight weekly decline.
- Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said high prices may deter rice purchases.
- A higher blended rice share rose to 29% and contributed to the decrease.
- The average price of brand rice rose by ¥29 to ¥4,440, continuing its six-week rise.