Rice crisis in Japan: prices surge and supply grows unstable

1. Concern over a "rice crisis" is growing in Japan as rice prices surge and supply becomes increasingly unstable.
2. At a large supermarket in Tokyo, rice prices have risen by an average of more than 10% from last month, and some premium varieties have risen by nearly 20%.
3. The Japanese government is considering releasing stockpiled rice, and voices are calling for fundamental measures, such as developing new varieties and securing stable import sources.

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