Japan's private-sector rice imports jump by 95 times in 2025
Published on: Wednesday 28 January 2026
Demand for foreign rice was strong despite high tariffs because of surging prices for domestically grown rice.
News source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/29/economy/japan-private-sector-rice-imports/
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