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Gov't urges use of rice flour amid slump in consumption of Japan staple

Source: japantoday.com Published Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:44:32 +0000

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Key context: With the decline of rice consumption in Japan, the farm ministry is encouraging the use of rice flour to make sweets as a way of expanding how the… This development from japantoday.com highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

With the decline of rice consumption in Japan, the farm ministry is encouraging the use of rice flour to make sweets as a way of expanding how the…

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