1. A supermarket north of Tokyo is experiencing a surge in demand for last year's rice due to its relatively lower price compared to newly harvested rice, which has seen a significant increase in cost.
2. The average price of a 5-kilogram bag of rice across the country has risen by approximately 135 yen over the past week, with prices for new rice exceeding 4,000 yen causing concern among consumers.
3. Officials at the supermarket expect purchase prices of new rice to decline in the near future, potentially lowering overall costs for consumers. Additionally, they anticipate increased circulation of rice to help alleviate price pressures.
2. The average price of a 5-kilogram bag of rice across the country has risen by approximately 135 yen over the past week, with prices for new rice exceeding 4,000 yen causing concern among consumers.
3. Officials at the supermarket expect purchase prices of new rice to decline in the near future, potentially lowering overall costs for consumers. Additionally, they anticipate increased circulation of rice to help alleviate price pressures.
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Summary
North Tokyo supermarket sees rise in demand for last year's rice due to lower prices compared to new rice, which has seen a significant increase (around 135 yen in a week, exceeding 4,000 yen) amid consumer concerns. Officials expect reduced costs with future decline in purchase prices of new rice
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Category ID: listed_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251017_21/#summary
Date: Oct. 17, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-17
Created: 2025/10/18 01:10
Updated: 2025/12/08 00:04
Last Read: 2025/10/18 06:33