Key Facts
• Nationwide phone survey conducted on May 24–25, 2025.
• 59.8% believe rice prices will drop under Minister Shinjiro Koizumi.
• 35.1% think rice prices will remain unchanged.
• Survey conducted by Kyodo News.
• Koizumi expressed concern over rising rice prices in remote islands.
• Prime Minister instructed a review of stockpiled rice contracts.
• Koizumi pledged full efforts to stabilize rice prices.
Summary
A Kyodo News survey conducted on May 24–25, 2025, revealed that 59.8% of respondents believe rice prices will decrease following the appointment of Shinjiro Koizumi as Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, while 35.1% think prices will remain stable. Koizumi has expressed concern over rising rice prices in remote islands and pledged to focus on price stabilization. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister has directed a review of stockpiled rice contracts to address the issue.
