Rice shortage in Japan, Market Empty: There is a huge shortage of rice in Japan. For the last few weeks, rice has run out in many supermarkets in Japan. This is the first time that a shortage of rice is being seen in Japan.
The situation may improve after the new crop arrives in SeptemberRice shortage is also happening due to long holidays and record number of foreign tourists
According to The Japan Times, Supermarkets Where rice is available, people are being appealed to buy rice in less quantity.
Actually, the government in Japan had warned about the danger of earthquakes and storms.
Since then, people have started buying rice in panic and stocking it in their homes, due to which there is a shortage of rice in the market. In Japan, the months from May to November are called typhoon season.
During this period, around 20 storms come. This causes heavy rains, landslides and floods. In the typhoon season too, the most storms come in the months of August-September. This year, 19 to 21 storms are expected. The Japanese government had warned about these storms, after which people are panicking and stocking rice in their homes.
The situation may improve after the new crop arrives in September
Amid the rice shortage, the Japanese government on Tuesday urged people to remain calm. Agriculture Minister Tetsuhi Sakamoto said that there is a shortage of rice stock in some places in the country, but we will overcome it soon.
At present, there is sufficient stock of rice. Rice crop is produced only once a year. Harvesting of new rice will start in September, after which the situation will improve with the arrival of new crop in the market.
Rice shortage is also happening due to long holidays and record number of foreign tourists
Obon Festival is going on in Japan from 13th August. During Obon Festival, people pay tribute to their ancestors. Festivals are held in their memory. Due to this festival, people are on long holidays. Due to this, the demand for rice has increased. Along with this, a record number of foreign tourists have come to Japan this year.
Due to this also there is a shortage of rice. According to the report of Japan National Tourism Organization, more than 31 lakh foreign tourists have come to Japan till June this year. According to the Foreign Agriculture Service Report of the US Department of Agriculture, the total production of rice in Japan in 2023-24 was 7.3 million tonnes, while the consumption of rice was 8.1 million tonnes.
