In total, 100,000 tons of reserved 2023 rice will be auctioned. Read more
The move comes after two previous releases appeared to have had little effect in stabilizing prices. Read more
In a bid to stop the surging price of rice, the government auctioned off a portion of its emergency stockpile. Read more
The weighted average of the auctioned rice prices came to ¥21,217 per 60 kilograms. The rice is expected to hit store shelves as early as late this month. Read more
It is the first time stockpiled rice will be released to ensure smooth distribution. This was previously limited to cases of seriously poor harvests and large-scale disasters. Read more
This will be the first time the stockpile has been used to reduce prices instead of due to emergencies. Read more
The government will discuss selling part of its strategic rice reserve next week, the agriculture minister said Friday. Read more
The initiative aims to promote rural revitalization through corporate-sponsored training programs and employee side jobs connecting businesses with farming villages. Read more
Tokyo shoppers were paying 23% more than a year ago for 5 kilogram bags of rice last month, while wholesale prices have risen 28% — the biggest hike since 1975. Read more
The California rice is a medium-grain variety cheaper than the Japanese short-grain cultivar, but with a similar taste. Read more
