日本媒体25日报道，随着新米陆续进入收获期，日本各地农协大幅提高收购新米的预付款。由于该预付 款被视作大米市场价格的基准，这意味着今年秋季以后日本大米价格恐进一步走高。 2024年夏季以来，受极端高温致稻米歉收等因素影响，日本大米价格持续上涨。去年8月，气象部门发 布日本以东太平洋南海海槽发生大地震可能性增高的警示，引发民众囤米潮，日本一度出现"米荒"。去 年新米上市后"米荒"有所缓解，但米价依然居高不下。 日本大米收购预付款由各地农协根据当地稻米种植情况和消费动向决定，在新米收获前支付给种植者。 在大米主要产区新潟县，农协将新米预付款较去年提高约70%，平均达到每60公斤3万日元（约合1456 元人民币）。其中，鱼沼产的越光米收购预付款为每60公斤3.25万日元（1578元人民币）。 （文章来源：新华社） 在另一大米产区富山县，农协将预付款较去年提高60%，平均达到每60公斤2.6万日元（1262元人民 币）。此外，北海道和秋田县的每60公斤大米收购预付款比去年普遍高出约1万日元（485元人民币）。 按日本媒体说法，新米收购预付款大幅提高，意味着收购商之间竞争激烈，加上今年夏季酷暑影响稻米 产量，大米涨价潮 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Japanese government is investigating the sudden rise in rice prices, which have increased significantly due to factors such as extreme heat and previous natural disaster warnings, leading to consumer panic buying and long queues for government-subsidized rice [2][3]. Group 1: Price Increase and Investigation - Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio announced a thorough investigation into the reasons behind the sudden spike in rice prices [3]. - Since summer 2024, rice prices in Japan have been on the rise due to poor harvests caused by extreme heat [3]. - The consumer price index for rice showed an increase of 98.4% in April compared to the previous year, marking the highest increase since 1971 [3]. Group 2: Government Response and Consumer Behavior - The Japanese government has started selling reserve rice in limited quantities to stabilize prices, leading to long queues at supermarkets [4][5]. - In Hokkaido, a store sold out 1,000 bags of reserve rice quickly, with each 5-kilogram bag priced at 2,150 yen (approximately 107 RMB), about half the market price [5]. - The government has implemented a direct supply model for reserve rice sales, bypassing middlemen, and has mandated that retailers complete sales by the end of August [5].

Group 1 - Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio replaced Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Takashi Eto due to inappropriate remarks regarding rice purchasing, amid concerns over rising rice prices affecting the upcoming summer elections [1] - The appointment of former Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi as the new Agriculture Minister reflects a shift in strategy to address public concerns over rice price increases [1][2] - Koizumi emphasized his commitment to tackling the rice price issue and intends to focus on rice-related matters as the new minister [1] Group 2 - Rice prices in Japan have been rising since last autumn, prompting the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to release government rice reserves starting in March, although the response has been criticized as slow and ineffective [2] - Eto's controversial statement about never buying rice due to receiving it from supporters highlights a disconnect with public sentiment regarding the rising cost of rice [2]

Core Viewpoint - Rising rice prices in Japan have led to an unexpected trend where rice has become a popular gift for Mother's Day, highlighting a shift towards practicality in gift-giving [1] Group 1: Consumer Behavior - Consumers are increasingly choosing rice as a gift for Mother's Day due to its practicality compared to traditional gifts like flowers and cakes [1] - A store in Nishinomiya reported a doubling in sales of gift rice compared to the previous year, indicating a significant increase in consumer interest [1] Group 2: Market Trends - Rice has appeared on "Mother's Day recommended gifts" lists in various shopping venues, showing a notable increase in sales compared to previous years [1] - Staff at a shopping mall in Osaka noted that gifting rice has become a new trend, reflecting a broader consumer focus on the utility of gifts [1] Group 3: Price Dynamics - Since the summer of 2024, extreme heat has led to poor rice harvests, contributing to a continuous rise in rice prices in Japan [1] - The average price for a 5-kilogram bag of rice has reached 4,233 yen (approximately 211 RMB), marking a record high for 17 consecutive weeks [1] - The Japanese government has auctioned off three batches of reserve rice since March in an attempt to control rising prices, but the upward trend remains uncurbed [1]

金十数据5月7日讯，日本政府周三表示，该国大米价格上涨至每5公斤4233日元（合30美元）的创纪录 平均水平，是一年前的两倍多，这表明政府释放库存对稳定供应的效果有限。日本大米价格连续第17周 上涨，与此同时，日本首相石破茂指示执政自民党政策负责人制定措施，以减轻米价飙升的负面影响。 截至4月27日的7天里，全国超市销售的大米平均价格每5公斤上涨了13日元，这是自2022年3月开始收集 数据以来的最高水平。大米供应最近出现紧张，部分原因是去年夏天的高温和入境旅游激增带来的需求 增长。为了使市场流通顺畅，政府决定将31.2万吨库存大米投放市场。 （日本共同社） 日本大米价格连续第17周上涨 再创新高 ...

Group 1 - The average price of 5 kilograms of rice in Japanese supermarkets reached a record high of 4,220 yen during the week of April 14 to April 20, marking a continuous increase for 16 weeks [1]

以下文章来源于日经BP ，作者日经BP 编者荐语： 日经中文网"开设了"日经BP精选"栏目。日经BP是日本经济新闻社媒体集团的一员，成立于1969年。作 为日本领先的B2B媒体公司，聚焦经营管理、专业技术及生活时尚三大主要领域。敬请读者关注。 大米太贵了！日本首相石破茂在众议院预算委员会会议上表示，"真切感受到上涨了5成"。但 这种切身感受究竟是否准确呢？通过日本总务省"零售物价统计调查"观察各都道府县的大米零 售价格数据，可以发现地区差异巨大。 2024年夏季大米从日本的超市货架上消失，出现"令和大米骚动"。虽然暂时的短缺状态正在缓 解，但日本政府人士预测的"新米上市后价格就会稳定"的前景却并未出现。在日本，大米的销售 价格依然居高不下。由于大米是每天餐桌上不可或缺的主食，价格飙升直接影响到日本家庭的收 支。 2025年2月17日，在众议院预算委员会会议上，当被问及大米销售价格暴涨时， 石破茂首相回答 称"真切感受到上涨了5成"。 上涨5成（1.5倍）这个数字是否符合你的切身感受？下面通过日本总务省"零售物价统计调查"观 察各都道府县的大米零售价格数据。 阅读更多内容请点击下方" 阅读原文 " （本文由日经 ...

Core Viewpoint - Japan is currently facing a rice supply shortage, with rising prices causing public dissatisfaction and prompting government intervention to stabilize the market [1][3][4]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - Despite an increase in rice harvest by 180,000 tons last year, procurement agents reported a shortfall of 230,000 tons, leading to confusion in the industry [6]. - The price of a standard 5-kilogram bag of rice has surged to an average of 3,952 yen, a staggering 95% increase compared to the previous year [13]. - The Japanese rice market is dominated by a complex distribution system, with collection agents playing a crucial role in purchasing from farmers and selling to wholesalers and retailers [21]. Group 2: Government Response - The Japanese government has decided to release part of its emergency rice reserves, auctioning off 210,000 tons to address the supply gap [26]. - Government policies aimed at supporting small farmers have inadvertently contributed to the current supply crisis, as they have restricted rice production to maintain price stability [28]. Group 3: Consumer Impact - Consumers are feeling the pressure from rising rice prices, leading to limited purchasing options in supermarkets and a shift towards alternative food products [18][19]. - The ongoing price increases have sparked public anger, with food costs becoming a focal point in political discourse and impacting election outcomes [16]. Group 4: Agricultural Challenges - The average age of rice farmers in Japan is around 71 years, with a 25% decrease in the number of farmers from 2015 to 2020, indicating a declining agricultural workforce [31]. - Rising costs of fertilizers and pesticides are further squeezing farmers' profit margins, contributing to the overall decline in rice cultivation [29].