Heat waves impact Japan's rice quality, leading to shortage
- Sulaiman Umar
- 28 Jul, 2024
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Japan is suffering from a rice shortage as quality issues stemming from a heat wave last year has led to a decline in distribution.
Some supermarkets have put restrictions on purchases of rice in order to prevent panic buying, and prices are shooting up due also to increased demand for dining out on the back of a tourism rebound.
This year's rice harvest is also feared to be impacted by the scorching heat, spurring concerns among producers and consumers.
Read full story at www.japantimes.com
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