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Japan’s Rice Crops Are in a Climate Cooker

Rice fields in Misato, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan in September 2024.
Photographer: Noriko Hayashi/Bloomberg

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By Aaron Clark and Amanda Kolson Hurley

August 8, 2025 at 12:10 PM UTC

Today’s newsletter looks at how Japan’s rice crops are at risk as farms face record-breaking heat. You can also read and share the full story on Bloomberg.com.

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