日本米价高企加重民生负担

Group 1 - The Japanese government reported a 67.5% increase in rice prices by 2025, the highest since 1971, with current retail prices averaging 4,095 yen (approximately 183 RMB) for 5 kilograms [1] - The rising rice prices are significantly impacting the domestic fast-food industry, with major chains like Yoshinoya and Marugame Seimen experiencing profit declines of 37% and 60% respectively [1] - Consumers are feeling the pinch, with prices for rice balls doubling from just over 100 yen to over 200 yen in recent years [1] Group 2 - Previous government measures to control rice prices, including reserve rice sales, have failed to yield desired results, leading to criticism of the current administration's agricultural policies [2] - The shift in agricultural policy under different administrations has created uncertainty, affecting farmers' trust and investment plans, which may exacerbate labor shortages in agriculture [3] - Experts emphasize the need for a stable supply strategy that includes long-term production plans to address rising rice prices and ensure food security for the population [3]