Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles indicates that the price of rice in Japan is expected to rise significantly due to increased prepayments for new rice by agricultural cooperatives, driven by competition among buyers and reduced production caused by extreme summer heat [1][2] - Agricultural cooperatives in major rice-producing regions, such as Niigata Prefecture, have raised the prepayment for new rice by approximately 70% compared to last year, averaging 30,000 yen (about 1,456 RMB) per 60 kilograms [1] - In Toyama Prefecture, the prepayment has increased by 60%, averaging 26,000 yen (about 1,262 RMB) per 60 kilograms, while regions like Hokkaido and Akita have also seen increases of about 10,000 yen (approximately 485 RMB) [1] Group 2 - The rise in rice prices has been ongoing since the summer of 2024, attributed to extreme heat leading to poor rice harvests [2] - A previous warning about the increased likelihood of earthquakes in the eastern Pacific Ocean led to a panic buying situation, resulting in a temporary "rice shortage" last year, although the situation improved after the new rice was harvested [2]
日本新米收购预付款大幅提高 大米涨价潮恐再现
Xin Hua She·2025-08-25 13:01