Japan Retail Rice Price Hits Record High Again

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May 19, 2025 17:58 (JST)

Tokyo, May 19 (Jiji Press)–The average price of rice at supermarkets across Japan hit another record high in the week through May 11, the agriculture ministry said Monday.

The average price per 5 kilograms increased by 54 yen from the previous week to 4,268 yen, the highest level since the statistics began in March 2022.

A week earlier, the average turned lower after a 17-week record-breaking streak.

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