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News Navigator: What’s with the spiking price of rice in Japan?

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The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about why the price of rice has risen so steeply in Japan recently. Question: Rice prices are rising, aren’t they? Answer: Yes, they are. According to the National Supermarket Association of Japan, as of August, the retail price of rice has increased by about 10-20% […]