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2 clusters · 2 sources · 29 days · First seen · Last updated

Categories: BUSINESS

Entities: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) · Japan · Reiwa Rice Riots · Japanese rice farmers

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  1. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Japan's rice consumption hits record low as foreign tourists eat more

    Japan's domestic rice use fell to a record low as foreign tourists consume far more rice, prompting higher import volumes and government plans for early buy‑backs.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Japan hits record low food waste as rice sales slump to historic lows

    Japan's FY2024 food waste fell to a record low while 2025 rice sales to wholesalers dropped 17% to a historic low, amid rising inventories and falling prices.

Sources

soranews24.com · tremer.com