日本5公斤装大米均价连续三周超4000日元

Core Insights - The average price of a 5-kilogram bag of rice in Japan is 4,246 yen (approximately 202 RMB), remaining above 4,000 yen for three consecutive weeks [1] - The price decreased by 29 yen compared to the previous week but is still at a high level [1] - In May, the average retail price reached a record high of 4,285 yen, the highest on record for Japan [1] Price Influences - The high rice prices are attributed to the introduction of relatively expensive new rice, which has increased overall rice prices [1] - A reduction in the supply of affordable government reserve rice has also contributed to the price increase [1] Market Conditions - Since the summer of 2024, extreme high temperatures have led to poor rice harvests, causing a continuous rise in rice prices [1] - A warning from meteorological authorities about the increased likelihood of earthquakes in the eastern Pacific region last August led to public panic buying, resulting in a temporary "rice shortage" [1] - The arrival of new rice has alleviated the "rice shortage," but prices remain high [1]