Why has Japan been hit with rice shortages, soaring prices despite normal crops?

Re:Why has Japan been hit with rice shortages, soaring price... by cynicalkane on Tuesday August 27, 2024 @12:49PM (#41369700)

Try The Rice Factory, a rice importer in New York state. They import prize rice from Japan, in refrigerated containers. It's a clear step up in quality from anything grown in California.

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Re:Why has Japan been hit with rice shortages, soaring price... by Spivak on Tuesday August 27, 2024 @01:28PM (#41370273)

Well yeah, but you're comparing steak from the blue ribbon cow to Tyson, I sure hope they win. You might still be right about regional quality but you should at least compare the best both have to offer.

I would be amazed if rice grown by Japanese immigrants like Koda or Tamkai couldn't reach the level and it really was the land that made the difference.

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Re:Why has Japan been hit with rice shortages, soaring price... by lbotos on Wednesday August 28, 2024 @09:42AM (#41379434)

I would agree that Tamaki Haiga is up there with imported Japanese rice. I think calrose and it's offshoots are less delicious options.

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