Japan Releases 120,000 Tons of Reserved Rice to Ease Shortage Crisis
The Japanese government recently released 120,000 tons of rice from its 2021 reserves to address the country's ongoing rice shortage crisis. This move is an attempt to stabilize the market and alleviate shortages, but it has sparked controversy over the quality of the released rice and the underlying issues that led to the crisis. The released rice, produced in 2021, is being referred to as "Kuko-mai" or "stored rice," while the 2020 produce is being viewed as barely meeting the standards for human consumption, with some even likening it to "animal feed."






