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- Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry urged citizens not to panic-buy toilet paper amid the Middle East conflict.
- Social media posts show stockpiling, recalling the 1973 oil shock and the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
- The Japan Household Paper Industry Association said 97% of toilet paper is produced domestically and production remains unaffected.
- Retail groups echoed these reassurances.
