日本米蛋价高不下鸡蛋拌饭水涨船高

Core Insights - Japan's rice and egg prices have reached record highs, leading consumers to seek cheaper alternatives for these staple foods [1][2] Group 1: Price Increases - The average price of a 5-kilogram bag of rice in Japan is 4,337 yen (approximately 194 RMB), remaining above 4,000 yen for 16 consecutive weeks [1] - The average wholesale price of medium-sized eggs in Tokyo is 324 yen per kilogram (approximately 14.5 RMB), marking the highest price recorded [1] - Over 20,000 food items in Japan have experienced price increases this year, with nearly 3,600 more expected to rise in price early next year [1] Group 2: Consumer Behavior - Japanese consumers are substituting expensive ingredients like beef, butter, and tomatoes with cheaper options such as chicken, margarine, and carrots [2] - Due to high rice prices, many are opting for noodles and bread as alternatives [2]