Japan's private-sector rice imports surged 95-fold in 2025 from the previous year to 96,834 tons, as demand for foreign rice was strong despite high tariffs because of surging prices for domestically grown rice https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/29/economy/japan-private-sector-rice-imports/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #rice #trade #inflation