https://www.alojapan.com/1252458/japanese-retailers-trying-to-overcome-soaring-rice-prices/ Japanese Retailers Trying to Overcome Soaring Rice Prices #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #JijiPress #news Newsfrom Japan Economy Apr 20, 2025 20:30 (JST) Tokyo, April 20 (Jiji Press)–The historic surge in rice prices in Japan has led retailers to seek alternatives, using less expensive ingredients like barley and noodles in bento meal boxes to curb prices and retain customers. Some retailers are expanding the sale of lower-priced foreign rice…