National News Rice prices double in Japan as inflation accelerates Hiroshi HIYAMA AFP Jun 19, 2025 The price of rice doubled in Japan in the 12 months to May, data showed Friday, as an acceleration in inflation piled fresh pressure on Prime …
National News Rice prices Japan's hot political issue, on and off the farm Richard A. BrooksUpdated Aug 6, 2025 A supply chain snarl-up has caused a shortage of rice in shops
National News Japan's core inflation rate hits 19-month high Richard A. Brooks Feb 20, 2025 In January, the price of cabbage almost tripled year-on-year after last year's record summer heat
National News Japan's core inflation rate hits 19-month high Hiroshi HIYAMAUpdated Apr 1, 2025 Japanese inflation accelerated in January, further pressuring households as prices excluding fresh food rose 3.2 percent on-year, government d…
National News Yen drops as Bank of Japan maintains key interest rate Philip FONG Dec 18, 2024 Japan's government recently passed an extra budget to help pay for a massive economic stimulus package
National News Yen drops as Bank of Japan maintains key interest rate Kyoko HASEGAWA Dec 18, 2024 The yen weakened against the dollar Thursday after the Bank of Japan kept borrowing costs unchanged, extending a retreat for the currency that…
