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Japan’s rice stocks swing from 1.5 million to 2.43 million tons

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  • Japan’s government is buying rice after a shortage turned into a record surplus.
  • Private rice stocks reached 2.43 million tons by mid-2026, up from roughly 1.5 million.
  • The agriculture ministry forecasts the surplus will grow larger heading into 2027.
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