Editorial

14:23 JST, April 15, 2025

Despite the release of stockpiled rice by the government, rice prices continue to soar, causing growing dissatisfaction among the public. The government should devise measures to dispel concerns about the supply and demand for rice.

The Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry released stockpiled rice on March 10-12 and March 26-28. However, there were no signs of prices falling, so the ministry has decided to release additional stockpiles later this month. It is planning additional releases every month through July.

When the ministry released stockpiled rice in March, it explained that supply-demand conditions were not tight and that there was no need to rush to make a purchase. However, according to an announcement on April 14,........

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