Rice prices soar amid ongoing shortage
In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
June 17, 20255m 53s
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Show Notes
The cost of putting a bowl of rice on the table in Japan continues to soar, despite the release of more than 200,000 tons from the national stockpile. Imported rice is playing an important role to meet demand as Japan looks for a long-term solution to the current shortage.