How Japan is trying to solve its rice problem
The Japanese government is releasing supplies from its emergency rice stockpile for the first time to address shortages that ...
1st batch of Japan gov't reserve rice handed to buyer in bid to combat spiking prices
The Japanese government on March 18 handed over rice from its national reserve for sale on the open market -- the first batch ...
Why does Japan have a reserve of rice?
The term “strategic reserve” has been in the news lately as President Trump signed an executive order to create one for ...
Going Once, Going Twice: 165,000 Tons of Rice
The Japanese government held a rare auction this week to make up for a rice shortage that an official called “truly ...
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Japan's core inflation slows to 3% in Feburary
Japanese inflation eased in February, government data showed today, with prices excluding fresh food rising by 3% ...
Japan's CPI up 3% in Feb. led by record surge in rice prices
Japan's core consumer price index rose 3 percent in February compared to last year. The gain was led by a record surge in the price of rice.
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Japan households still buying more rice despite historically high prices
"Households appear to be thinking that it is better to buy now than later with rice prices seen rising further," said Kentaro Koyama, chief Japan economist for Deutsche Securities. The shortage that ...
Japan Inflation Slows But Uptrend Backs Case for Rate Hikes
Japan’s consumer inflation slowed slightly in February due to energy subsidies but maintained the uptrend keeping ...
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A look at the culture and tradition behind brewing sake in Japan
Following its inclusion on UNESCO’s cultural heritage list, Japanese brewers hope to showcase the true identity of sake and ...
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Japan's core inflation rate slows to 3% in Feburary
Japan's core inflation rate decelerated in February, government data showed Friday, with prices excluding fresh food rising 3 ...