依照日本广播协会说法，尽管进口大米投放量增加，但由于国产大米价格已经上涨，整体米价或将进一 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。日本农林水产省公布的数据显示，9月1日至7 日，日本约1000家超市的大米平均价格为每5公斤4155日元（约200.2元人民币），较前一周上涨264日 元，为连续第二周上涨。这是自2022年3月开始有数据记录以来的最大涨幅，反映出今年日本新米开始 销售以及价格较低的政府储备米供应减少。 日本福冈县福冈市，超市摆放着新上架的大米。 由于大米价格高企，日本政府今年提前向市场投放免税进口大米，以平抑米价。不过，日本媒体认为此 举恐难奏效。日本农林水产省消息称，日本政府上周开始向大米批发商交付零关税进口的主食用大米， 比往年提早大约3个月。 根据世界贸易组织规则下的最低市场准入承诺，日本每年从国外零关税进口大米77万吨，其中10万吨用 于民众主食，其余的用于动物饲料和加工原料。往年 ...

Core Points - The Japanese government has started to release tax-free imported rice to stabilize high rice prices, but media reports suggest this may not be effective [1][3] - Japan's annual zero-tariff rice import commitment is 770,000 tons, with 100,000 tons designated for human consumption and the rest for animal feed and processing [3] - The government began the bidding process for tax-free rice imports in June, approximately three months earlier than usual, and has delivered about 60,000 tons so far [3] Industry Insights - Private companies imported 26,000 tons of rice directly in July, a dramatic increase of about 200 times compared to the same period last year, with import taxes exceeding $2 per kilogram [3] - Despite the increase in imported rice, domestic rice prices have already risen, leading to concerns that overall rice prices may continue to increase [1][3] - Since the summer of 2024, extreme heat has caused poor rice harvests, contributing to a sustained rise in rice prices in Japan [3]

新华财经北京9月17日电 由于大米价格高企，日本政府今年提前向市场投放免税进口大米，以平抑米 价。不过，日本媒体认为此举恐难奏效。 日本财务省数据显示，私营企业7月直接进口了2.6万吨大米，比去年同期增加约200倍，这些大米进口 税在每千克2美元以上。 依照日本广播协会说法，尽管进口大米投放量增加，但由于国产大米价格已经上涨，整体米价或将进一 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。 （文章来源：新华社） 日本广播协会16日援引农林水产省消息报道，日本政府上周开始向大米批发商交付零关税进口的主食用 大米，比往年提早大约3个月。 根据世界贸易组织规则下的最低市场准入承诺，日本每年从国外零关税进口大米77万吨，其中10万吨用 于民众主食，其余的用于动物饲料和加工原料。往年，主食用大米最早在9月招标，饲料和加工原料用 大米在8月招标。农林水产省说，今年6月开始免税进口大米招标，迄今已交付大约6万吨米。 ...

Core Insights - South Korea is entering a new rice harvest period, but market supply tightness has led to rising rice prices [1] - The government has decided to "lend" 30,000 tons of government reserve rice to local distributors to stabilize prices [1][2] Price Trends - As of August, the average retail price for a 20-kilogram bag of rice in South Korea is 58,000 KRW (approximately 300 RMB), which is over 10% higher than the annual average and nearing the 60,000 KRW (approximately 310 RMB) price threshold [1] Government Intervention - This is the first time the South Korean government has used a "lending" method to release reserve rice into the market, contrasting with previous auction methods [2] - The condition for local distributors is to return the rice using this year's new harvest [1]

Core Insights - Japan's rice prices have remained high over the past year, prompting the government to release reserve rice and implement measures to increase production starting this year [1][2] - While some farmers are benefiting from higher prices, there are concerns about the potential influx of foreign rice affecting domestic producers [1] - The government’s short-term measures may not address long-term stability in rice production, as highlighted by local business owners [1] Group 1: Government Actions - The Japanese government has ended a decades-long rice reduction policy and is now promoting rice production increases [2] - The government is releasing low-priced reserve rice to stabilize market prices, but this may only have a temporary effect [1] Group 2: Farmer Perspectives - Farmers like Hisaichi Hosaka welcome the direction of the new policy but express concerns over the costs associated with expanding rice cultivation and rising production costs due to increased prices of fertilizers and pesticides [2] - There is apprehension that if rice prices revert to around 400 yen per kilogram (approximately 20 RMB), it would be detrimental to producers [2]

Group 1 - The Japanese government plans to release a total of 300,000 tons of reserve rice, targeting large retailers with annual sales of over 10,000 tons [1] - The pre-tax price for 60 kg of brown rice is expected to be 10,700 yen (approximately 534 RMB) [1] - The average price of 5 kg of rice in Japanese supermarkets reached a new high of 4,285 yen during the week of May 12 to 18 [1] Group 2 - There are mixed evaluations regarding the actions of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Yoshikazu Koizumi, with some expressing hope for stable low-price supply of reserve rice [2] - Concerns have been raised about the transparency and fairness of Koizumi's new strategy, with uncertainty about its effectiveness in lowering rice prices [2] - Some Japanese citizens are hopeful for a decrease in rice prices, while others are skeptical about the sustainability of low prices post-elections [2]

在素有"稻米之乡"美誉的茨城县，甚至出现了"盗米贼"。据警方统计，2025年1月1日至4月27日期间，茨城县累计发生14起大米失窃案，被盗大米总量约 4.5吨。 由于大米被盗后追回难度大，人们只能各出奇招防盗。有的农户不惜花高价购买GPS定位器，预先藏入米袋中，上演现实版的"米粒追凶"。 据CCTV国际时讯，日本总务省5月23日公布4月消费者物价指数。其中，大米类价格较去年同期上涨98.4%，连续7个月刷新历史最大涨幅。这也是自1971 年有可比数据以来的最大涨幅。 据央视财经，由于米价高涨，一些日本民众开始分食米饭。一位家里有7口人的日本民众向记者展示了家中分食米饭的视频，"以克为单位来精确称米"。 据环球时报，日本新上任的农林水产大臣小泉进次郎24日说，政府计划直接将储备米卖给零售商，而非像之前一样拍卖给中间商，希望以此平抑米价。 小泉进次郎当天在札幌市发表演讲时表示，政府将绕过那些阻碍政府控制价格的拍卖机制，与零售商"直接签合同"，同时调低米价，以一袋5公斤装大米 2000日元（约合101元人民币）的价格出售。 此外，数据显示，5月21日，韩国20公斤大米的零售均价是56147韩元（约合人民币294元） ...

Core Viewpoint - Japan's rice prices are soaring, prompting the government to implement a new plan to release reserve rice into the market to stabilize prices, which have reached historical highs [1][3]. Group 1: Government Actions - The Japanese government plans to release a total of 300,000 tons of reserve rice, targeting large retailers with annual sales of over 10,000 tons [3]. - The selling price for the reserve rice is set at 11,556 yen (approximately 581 RMB) for every 60 kilograms, with an expected retail price of 2,160 yen (approximately 109 RMB) for every 5 kilograms [3]. - The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will cover the transportation costs of the reserve rice to retailers, and retailers are required to complete sales by the end of August [3]. Group 2: Market Conditions - The average price of 5-kilogram bags of rice in Japanese supermarkets reached a new high of 4,285 yen (approximately 216 RMB) during the week of May 12 to 18 [7]. - Factors contributing to the rising rice prices include extreme heat leading to poor harvests and public panic buying due to warnings of potential earthquakes affecting rice production [7]. - Despite previous auctions of reserve rice since March, the upward trend in rice prices has not been effectively curbed [7].

Core Viewpoint - The Japanese government is implementing a new rice reserve release plan to stabilize rising rice prices, which have reached record highs, with the average price for a 5-kilogram bag at 4,285 yen, more than double the price from the same period last year [1][2]. Group 1: Price Statistics - As of May 18, the average price for a 5-kilogram bag of rice is 4,285 yen, an increase of 17 yen from the previous week [1]. - This price is more than double the 2,120 yen recorded during the same period last year, marking a new high since the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries began tracking this data [1]. Group 2: Government Response - The government plans to sell reserve rice directly to retailers at an average price of 10,700 yen for 60 kilograms, which is nearly half the previous auction price [1][2]. - The initial release will consist of 300,000 tons of reserve rice, with 200,000 tons from the 2022 harvest and 100,000 tons from the 2021 harvest [2]. - The government aims to lower the retail price for consumers to 2,000 yen for a 5-kilogram bag following the implementation of this plan [2]. Group 3: Political Context - The new plan comes after criticism of the previous government's slow response to rising rice prices, with three batches of reserve rice auctioned since March without effectively curbing price increases [2]. - The recent resignation of former Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Takashi Eto, due to inappropriate comments about rice, has led to the appointment of Shinjiro Koizumi as the new minister [2].