Group 1 - The core point of the article is that Japan's new rice trading price has reached a historical high, with the average price for all varieties of new rice at 37,058 yen per 60 kilograms, an increase of 163 yen from September [1] - The rise in rice prices is attributed to extreme high temperatures leading to poor harvests and a warning of increased earthquake risk in the eastern Pacific, which caused panic buying and a temporary rice shortage [2] - Although the new rice has been released, alleviating some of the rice shortage, prices remain high [2]

（文章来源：央视新闻） 2024年夏季开始，受极端高温致大米歉收等因素影响，日本大米价格开始出现上涨。 当地时间18日，日本农林水产省公布出货团体与批发商进行的新米交易价格，2025年10月产全品种平均 价格为每60公斤糙米37058日元，比9月上涨了163日元，创历史新高。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The recent increase in rice prices in Japan is attributed to the high cost of new rice entering the market and a decrease in government reserve rice supply, leading to a significant rise in consumer prices [1] Price Trends - As of November 9, the average price of a 5-kilogram bag of rice reached 4,316 yen, approximately 198 RMB, marking a consecutive weekly increase and surpassing the previous high of 4,285 yen set in May [1] - The price of new rice in supermarkets is generally over 5,000 yen, around 230 RMB, indicating a substantial price hike [1] Factors Influencing Price Increase - The surge in rice prices is influenced by the introduction of expensive new rice and a reduction in the supply of relatively cheaper government reserve rice [1] - Extreme high temperatures leading to poor rice harvests starting in the summer of 2024 are expected to further impact rice prices in Japan [1]

新华社北京11月15日电 日本农林水产省14日发布的统计数据显示，日本市场上一袋5公斤装大米均价涨至4316日元（约合198元人民币），再次 刷新纪录。许多日本民众感叹，这一重要主食已变成"奢侈品"。 根据农林水产省对日本全国约1000家店铺米价所作调查，截至本月9日的一周，一袋5公斤装大米均价为4316日元，连续第二周上涨，且刷新上一 轮涨价期间于今年5月创下的4285日元（197元人民币）纪录。 按日本媒体说法，新一轮米价上涨缘于价格高昂的新米上市推高整体价格，以及价格相对低的政府储备米供应减少。目前在日本超市，一袋5公斤 装新米的价格普遍超过5000日元（230元人民币）。 2024年夏季开始，受极端高温致大米歉收等因素影响，日本大米价格持续上涨。去年8月，气象部门发布日本东部太平洋南海海槽发生大地震可能 性增高的警示，引发民众囤积大米，一度出现"大米荒"。 日本前首相石破茂政府曾向市场投放政府储备米，米价一度有所回落。高市早苗上台后，新任农林水产大臣铃木宪和表示反对向市场投放储备 米，提出向低收入等特定人群发放大米折扣券。 日本媒体报道，部分城市已自行开始发放大米折扣券。但在一些地区，相关程序所涉人工 ...

中新网东京9月26日电 (记者朱晨曦)日本农林水产省26日发布的统计数据显示，日本市场上一袋5公斤装 大米均价为4246日元(约合202元人民币)，连续三周位于4000日元以上高位。 今年5月，日本5公斤装大米平均零售价一度飙升至4285日元，为该国有记录以来最高值。 2024年夏季以来，受极端高温致大米歉收等因素影响，日本大米价格持续上涨。去年8月，气象部门发 布日本东部太平洋南海海槽发生大地震可能性增高的警示，引发民众囤积大米，日本一度出现"大米 荒"。随着新米上市，"米荒"有所缓解，但米价依然居高不下。(完) 农林水产省对日本全国1000多家店铺米价进行调查，结果显示，9月15日至9月21日这一周，一袋5公斤 装大米均价为4246日元，较前一周下降29日元，仍位于4000日元以上高位。 （文章来源：中国新闻网） 据日媒报道，近期大米价格处于高位，一方面是由于价格相对高昂的新米开始上市，推高了大米整体价 格。另一方面则是由于平价的政府储备米供应减少。 ...

Group 1 - The average price of a 5-kilogram bag of rice in Japan reached 4,275 yen (approximately 205.5 RMB) during the week of September 8 to September 14, marking a continuous increase for three weeks and nearing the historical high of 4,285 yen (approximately 206 RMB) set in May this year [1] - The recent surge in rice prices is attributed to the introduction of relatively expensive new rice and a decrease in the supply of affordable government reserve rice [1] Group 2 - On June 11, the Japanese government initiated a new round of reserve rice distribution, with nearly 100 retailers applying to sell the rice, leading to long queues and a "rice scramble" among consumers [3] - A total of 120,000 tons of reserve rice was released, including 20,000 tons remaining from a previous auction and 100,000 tons newly introduced, all produced in 2021 [3] - The expected retail price for the 2021 reserve rice is approximately 1,800 yen (about 89 RMB) per 5 kilograms, while the 2020 reserve rice is expected to be around 1,700 yen (about 84 RMB), both significantly lower than market prices [3] Group 3 - Since the summer of 2024, rice prices in Japan have been rising due to extreme heat causing poor harvests, leading to a previous "rice shortage" triggered by warnings of increased earthquake risks in the region [4] - The availability of new rice has alleviated some of the previous shortages, but prices remain high [4]

Group 1 - The average price of a 5-kilogram bag of rice in Japan has reached 4,275 yen (approximately 205.5 RMB), marking a continuous increase for three weeks and nearing historical highs [1] - The price increased by 120 yen (approximately 5.8 RMB) from the previous week, remaining above 4,000 yen (approximately 192 RMB) for two consecutive weeks [1] - The surge in rice prices is attributed to the introduction of relatively expensive new rice and a decrease in the supply of government reserve rice [3] Group 2 - In May, the average retail price of a 5-kilogram bag of rice peaked at 4,285 yen (approximately 206 RMB), the highest recorded price in Japan [3] - Factors contributing to the price increase include extreme high temperatures leading to poor rice harvests and a previous warning about the potential for earthquakes, which caused panic buying and a temporary rice shortage [3] - Although the new rice has alleviated some of the supply issues, rice prices remain elevated [3]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles indicates that the price of rice in Japan is expected to rise significantly due to increased prepayments for new rice by agricultural cooperatives, driven by competition among buyers and reduced production caused by extreme summer heat [1][2] - Agricultural cooperatives in major rice-producing regions, such as Niigata Prefecture, have raised the prepayment for new rice by approximately 70% compared to last year, averaging 30,000 yen (about 1,456 RMB) per 60 kilograms [1] - In Toyama Prefecture, the prepayment has increased by 60%, averaging 26,000 yen (about 1,262 RMB) per 60 kilograms, while regions like Hokkaido and Akita have also seen increases of about 10,000 yen (approximately 485 RMB) [1] Group 2 - The rise in rice prices has been ongoing since the summer of 2024, attributed to extreme heat leading to poor rice harvests [2] - A previous warning about the increased likelihood of earthquakes in the eastern Pacific Ocean led to a panic buying situation, resulting in a temporary "rice shortage" last year, although the situation improved after the new rice was harvested [2]

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]