Japan will release its stockpiled rice for use in processed foods and beverages such as miso, rice crackers, sake and shōchū distilled spirits, starting in August. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/05/japan/stockpile-rice-processed-foods-august/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #shinjirokoizumi #agriculture #rice #food #inflation