From restaurants to rice fields – why Japanese businesses are growing their own food

From restaurants to rice fields – why Japanese businesses are growing their own food

Rising rice prices and supply concerns are pushing Japanese companies into agriculture and fisheries. Restaurant operator giant Watami has begun growing its own rice to secure stable supplies, while home goods manufacturer Iris Ohyama is also entering rice cultivation.

Originally aired on May 26, 2026 on news every.
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