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Japan pledges immediate rice relief for consumers to prevent shift to foreign brands
Japan's new agriculture minister pledged on Friday to quickly move rice from government stockpiles to store shelves where ...
Japan’s farm minister resigns over rice gaffe, as stubbornly high prices threaten government’s grip on power
An off-the-cuff remark about never paying for rice has cost Japan’s agriculture minister his job, as pressure mounts on the ...
Japan farm minister aims to make rice available in 2,000-yen range per 5 kg by early June
TOKYO -- Japan's newly appointed agriculture minister is aiming to make rice available in the "2,000-yen range" (around $14 ...
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Japan’s inflation rises to 3.5%, its fastest rate in two years
Government data on Friday showed Japan’s core inflation jumped to 3.5% in April, its highest in more than 2 years. The rise ...
Rice gaffe by Japan's agriculture minister leads to resignation and political fallout | AP Explains
Japan’s agriculture minister has resigned because of political fallout over his comment that he “never had to buy rice” ...
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Hard Numbers: SCOTUS removes protections for Venezuelans, France to build overseas prison, Rice prices soak Japan’s PM, US borrowing costs rise
The US Supreme Court ruled on Monday that the Trump administration can end temporary deportation protections for nearly ...
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Japan steamed about rice comments
Japan’s agriculture minister Taku Eto told people at a party fundraiser yesterday that he doesn’t have to buy rice because his supporters give him more than he needs. That came at a time when rice is ...
Japan's Yoshinoya bets big on ramen noodles for next phase of expansion
Japan's Yoshinoya said on Monday it was betting on ramen noodles for its next phase of growth, looking to turn it into a ...