1. The price of a 5-kg bag of rice at Japanese supermarkets reached an all-time high of 4,316 yen (approximately $28) in the week ending November 14, 2025.
2. This rise in price is attributed to continuous high prices for newly harvested rice and a decrease in sales volume of lower-priced government stockpile rice.
3. Another survey revealed an even higher average price of 4,444 yen ($29) for the same quantity of rice across various retailers, setting a new record since the survey began in February 2025.
2. This rise in price is attributed to continuous high prices for newly harvested rice and a decrease in sales volume of lower-priced government stockpile rice.
3. Another survey revealed an even higher average price of 4,444 yen ($29) for the same quantity of rice across various retailers, setting a new record since the survey began in February 2025.
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In November 2025, the price of a 5-kg bag of rice hit an all-time high at Japanese supermarkets, reaching approximately $28 or 4,316 yen. This spike is due to consistently high prices for newly harvested rice and decreased sales of lower-priced government stockpile rice. A subsequent survey
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251114_20/#summary
Date: Nov. 14, 2025
Notes: 2025-11-14
Created: 2025/11/15 01:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 22:07
Last Read: 2025/11/15 07:18