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Japan’s Rice Shortage Has Reversed Into a Record Glut

Japan’s private rice inventory reached a record 2.43 million tons in June, well above the normal 1.8–2 million tons. The surplus marks a sharp reversal from the shortage two years ago, when stores rationed rice and the government released emergency reserves.

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Japan has gone from a rice shortage to a rice glut. Private inventory hit a record 2.43 million tons in June, far above the 1.8 to 2 million tons considered normal. Two years ago, shops were rationing bags and the government was releasing emergency reserv
Unseen JapanSep 26

Japan’s Rice Shortage Has Reversed Into a Record Glut

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Japan has gone from a rice shortage to a rice glut. Private inventory hit a record 2.43 million tons in June, far above the 1.8 to 2 million tons considered normal. Two years ago, shops were rationing bags and the government was releasing emergency reserv