Japan's rice prices fell for the first time in 18 weeks to 4,214 yen ($28.50) per 5 kilograms, the government said Monday, with the release of its stockpiles appearing to finally have an effect on stabilizing supply.During the seven days through May 4, the average price of rice sold at supermarkets across the nation fell by 19 yen per 5 kg from the previous week, when it hit its highest level since data collection began in March 2022, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.But with prices still sitting at around double from a year earlier, it remains to be seen whe…READ FULL ARTICLE
