Japan's Rice Prices Soar 🍚📈
For 13 weeks straight, the price of 5 kg of rice in Japan has stayed above 4,000 yen (≈$25.50). That's a record high, and it's hitting wallets hard. Rice is more than food here—it's a daily ritual.
Defense vs. Daily Needs 🛡️ vs 🍽️
While many families juggle rising grocery bills, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi remains focused on expanding defense spending. Citizens ask: why invest more in militarization when a basic staple becomes a luxury?
Why It Matters to You
Rice isn't just for sushi or onigiri. In rice-loving cultures across South Asia and Southeast Asia, rice graces almost every meal. When Japan faces rice-price pain, it resonates across the region, reminding us how national budgets affect our everyday lives.
As young pros juggling rent, bills, and big dreams, these price hikes show how top-level policy decisions trickle down to our plates. Everyone deserves access to affordable food—rice included! 🍚❤️
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Rice or defense? Japan's residents feel the cost of militarization
cgtn.com
