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Rising Prices Affecting 80 Pct of Families in Japan: Survey

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NIPPON
 
Some 80 pct of households in Japan have felt the impact of rising prices on their family budgets, a survey conducted by Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. in early September showed Thursday.
The online survey, which covered 5,484 people in their 20s to 60s from across the country who are workin...

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Qilin Cybercrime Gang Claims Hack On Japan's Asahi

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JAPAN TIMES
 
Qilin, a ransomware group with a track record of cyberattacks on major entities around the world, claimed responsibility on Tuesday for a hack on Japan’s Asahi Group, which disrupted production at the beer and beverage giant.
Asahi’s beer-making subsidiary, Asahi Breweries, said on ...

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Asahi Restarts Beer Production After Cyber-Attack

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BBC
 
Asahi has partially restarted production at all six of its breweries in Japan after it was forced to close them due to a cyber-attack.
Several major shops in Japan including 7-Eleven and FamilyMart had warned last week that they were running low on stocks of the beer after the hack affected...

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How Much For Matcha? Prices For Popular Powdered Tea Soar Due To Global Demand

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JAPAN TODAY
 
The world’s fondness for matcha is about to be tested by steep price increases.
Global demand for the powdered tea has skyrocketed around the world, fueled by consumer interest in its health benefits and by the bright green matcha lattes bubbling up on social media. In the U.S., ret...

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The Shape Of Pocky Is Now Legally Trademarked In Japan

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JAPAN TODAY
 
Every box of Pocky has a picture of the chocolate-covered pretzel sticks on it, but you could make the argument that it’s sort of redundant. In the 59 years that it’s been on the market, Pocky has become one of Japan’s most beloved sweet snacks, and you’d have a hard time finding so...

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Eel Imports Peak at Narita Airport Ahead of Day When Grilled Eel Traditionally Eaten

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JAPAN NEWS
 
Narita Airport is facing the busiest time of year for live eel imports as it gets closer to the Day of the Ox, a day in midsummer when grilled eel is traditionally eaten.
This year, the Day of the Ox takes place on July 19 and 31.
Of the 8,062 tons of eels imported into Japan last ye...

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Japan Eyes Huge Market with China Set to Resume of Japanese Beef Imports; Japan Govt Hopes to Nearly Double Beef Exports by 2030

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JAPAN NEWS
 
With China expected to resume importing Japanese beef, it is a huge step forward for the Japanese government, which aims to increase exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products.
A Japan-China agreement on an animal health and quarantine took effect Friday, paving the way t...

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Japan Private-Sector Rice Imports Surging

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NIPPON
 
Private-sector rice imports to Japan are soaring as domestic rice prices remain high, apparently for use in "bento" boxed meals and household consumption.
According to trade statistics released by the Finance Ministry on Friday, 10,607 tons of rice was imported by private-sector companie...

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Various Food Services Can Apply for Stockpiled Rice Contracts, says Japan’s Agriculture Minister; Rice Should Reach Far and Wide

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JAPAN NEWS
 
The government’s stockpiled rice can be sold under no-bid contracts to restaurant operators, ready-made meal providers and school and hospital food service businesses, announced Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Wednesday.
The businesses are in addition...

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Vietnam, Thailand Aim to Grow Rice Exports to Japan

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JAPAN NEWS
 
Vietnam and Thailand, which are among the world’s top three rice exporters, are expecting an increase in their exports of rice to Japan.
In both countries, production of japonica rice, which is the same short-grain variety as that produced in Japan, has been expanding amid a boom in ...

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