
Japan\’s rice price surge doubles, sparking pressure on PM
Rice prices in Japan soared 99.2 percent in June year-on-year, official data showed Friday, piling further pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ahead of elections – Copyright AFP Yuichi YAMAZAKIKyoko HASEGAWARice prices in Japan soared 99.2 percent in June year-on-year, official data showed Fri