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Japan faces a rice crisis as emergency supplies are released

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The Impending Rice Crisis in Japan: Challenges and Cultural Significance

This chapter examines the rice crisis in Japan, attributing it to poor weather, fewer farming households, and higher demand, resulting in price surges and shortages. It also explores the cultural importance of rice and the government's measures to address food security amidst economic inflation.

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