Japan's recent import of South Korean rice marks its first in 25 years, driven by rapidly increasing prices of domestically produced rice, which have more than doubled. This has led to a shift in consumer attitudes towards foreign rice, with some, like restaurant owner Arata Hirano, opting for American rice despite the initial skepticism. Reports indicate that demand for South Korean rice is expected to reach levels not seen since 1990, prompting interest in exports from the US as well. Financial pressures are reshaping consumer preferences across Japan.
While Japanese consumers have traditionally been sceptical about the quality and taste of foreign rice, the current crisis has forced them to develop a taste for imported varieties.
The price of Japan-grown rice has more than doubled since this time last year, fuelling demand for cheaper foreign grain, despite heavy tariffs imposed on imports.
I had no idea the rice I had eaten wasn't grown in Japan. I have no qualms about eating imported rice. Prices have gone up, so I'm looking for cheaper options.
South Korea's rice exports to Japan are expected to reach their highest since 1990, opening up potential export opportunities for producers in the US.
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