Japan rice prices double, raising pressure on PM Ishiba


Public support for Ishiba's administration has tumbled to its lowest level since he took office last year, partly because of frustration over the cost of living. - AFP

TOKYO: Rice prices in Japan soared 99.2 per cent in June year-on-year, official data showed Friday (July 18), piling further pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ahead of elections this weekend.

Public support for Ishiba's administration has tumbled to its lowest level since he took office last year, partly because of frustration over the cost of living.

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