Japan's August rice price soars 23% on summer heat, quake warning

More fear based demand and fewer farmers is the actual reason for the hike.

Maybe the govt. should stop limiting rice harvesting. They should also get rid of that fear inducing panic message on our TVs for two weeks straight.

all was started with gov panicking news abt typhoon this and that so there was a herd reaction.

artificially produced panic abt shortage of rice brought nice extra profits to supermarkets.

as simple as is.

we just get new rice from local farmer.same price as last year.no chemicals,no extra supermarket charges.you know what you eat.

dont get fooled.there is no shortage of rice and no reason to hike price at all.there just a greed behind of all of it

I have ordered 30 kg of new brown rice delivered in October. ¥8500. Half the store price. Organic and no chemical from a young farmer.

Not here. Same price.

wallace

we always buy rice from local farmer.support his family hardwork.

The rice I ordered is not local. It's from a young farmer in Okayama through a friend network. Delivered too for the same price.

wallace

yes .we live in countryside too.

eggs buying from JA,milk from local milk farm,bread from local bakery and rice-yes also from our family friend-farmer.shopping ftom supermarket reduced as we wants to support local makers/businesses.

greetings to downvoter above.enjoy your click :)

I have ordered 30 kg of new brown rice delivered in October. ¥8500. Half the store price. Organic and no chemical from a young farmer.

No chemicals? He's pulled the wool over your eyes!

David Brent

I have ordered 30 kg of new brown rice delivered in October. ¥8500. Half the store price. Organic and no chemical from a young farmer.

No chemicals? He's pulled the wool over your eyes!

No, he did not. He is a friend of family and is well know by us.

Did you miss the Eastmann comment?

"we just get new rice from local farmer. same price as last year. no chemicals, no extra supermarket charges. you know what you eat."

David Brent

yes

NO CHEMICALS

you read right.Guys family making rice for generations .same style.truly bio product.you will never get one in COSTCO even you want...

We lnow them for over 25yrs now and yes we are helping them when need hand in peak seasons/spring and autumn/

thats all abt your WOOL

My favorite Asian store closed and sold rice at 20% off. I can send 7 fifteen pound bags to Japan if someone can foot the mailing bill. I imagine that when the crop comes in there will be plenty of rice. The price won't come down all the way because the middle-men will pocket some money, but it might still come down a little.