1. Rice prices in supermarkets across Japan reached nearly a record high of 4,275 yen per 5-kilogram bag in the second week of September, up about 80 cents from the previous week.
2. The rise in rice prices has been ongoing for three consecutive weeks, approaching an all-time high of 4,285 yen.
3. Demand for rice is projected to remain relatively stable at around 7 million tons in the next year, considering increased demand from tourists. Previous forecasts underestimated actual consumption, leading to the surge in rice prices over the past year.
2. The rise in rice prices has been ongoing for three consecutive weeks, approaching an all-time high of 4,285 yen.
3. Demand for rice is projected to remain relatively stable at around 7 million tons in the next year, considering increased demand from tourists. Previous forecasts underestimated actual consumption, leading to the surge in rice prices over the past year.
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Summary: Rice prices in Japan's supermarkets hit record high
Summary
Rice prices in Japan reached a nearly record high of 4,275 yen per 5-kg bag in the second week of September, increasing by about 80 cents from the previous week. This marks the third consecutive week of price rise, approaching an all-time high of 4,285 yen. Demand for rice is projected to remain