Japan rice prices soar again in June, jumping by 99%
Friday 18th July 2025, 8:40AM
Rice prices in Japan soared 99.2% in June year-on-year, official data showed today, piling further pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ahead of elections this weekend.
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