日本鸡蛋价格逼近历史最高值：一公斤鸡蛋批发价约15元人民币

Group 1 - Recent surge in egg prices in Japan due to rising feed costs and reduced production from summer heat, nearing historical highs [1][2] - As of July 27, the wholesale price of medium-sized eggs in Tokyo reached 325 yen per kilogram, close to the peak of 350 yen per kilogram during the "egg shortage" in spring 2023 [1] - Many restaurants and cake shops are struggling with increased costs, leading to concerns about potential loss of customers due to price hikes [1] Group 2 - The first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed in Hokkaido on May 22, raising concerns about further increases in egg prices [2] - The current avian influenza season has started approximately one week earlier than the previous season, which could lead to a new record in egg prices if the outbreak spreads [2] - From October 2022 to April 2023, over 17 million birds were culled in Japan due to avian influenza, marking the highest number of culls in a single season [2]