A: Hey there! Did you catch the news today?
B: No, what's up?
A: So, our buddy Koizumi announced that Japan wants to sell more stuff made from rice!
B: Really? I didn't know we had so much of it.
A: Well, they want to make more rice because the population is shrinking and getting older.
B: Ah, I see. So they need new markets, right?
A: Exactly! And they're starting with places like the US. They even showed some frozen sushi and fried rice made from soybeans instead of pork.
B: That sounds interesting! Will it be at our local stores or online shops?
A: Yep, both! They said they aim to boost exports by more than seven times in the next eight years. Can you imagine how much rice we'll see around here?
B: No, what's up?
A: So, our buddy Koizumi announced that Japan wants to sell more stuff made from rice!
B: Really? I didn't know we had so much of it.
A: Well, they want to make more rice because the population is shrinking and getting older.
B: Ah, I see. So they need new markets, right?
A: Exactly! And they're starting with places like the US. They even showed some frozen sushi and fried rice made from soybeans instead of pork.
B: That sounds interesting! Will it be at our local stores or online shops?
A: Yep, both! They said they aim to boost exports by more than seven times in the next eight years. Can you imagine how much rice we'll see around here?
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Summary
Japan aims to increase rice production due to population decline and aging, focusing on selling more rice-based products globally. Initial export markets include the US, with plans for frozen sushi, fried rice made from soybeans, and other rice products available in both local stores and online