The decline of Japan's farmers

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Farmers were considered to be one of Japan's most politically powerful groups. The competition from imports because of politicians started demotivating the farmers, which created political problems.

Author: Fackler, Martin
Influence, Farmers, Imports, Political systems

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Rice racket rocks a nation

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The rice blending scandal of Japan is discussed. More than 40 companies have been cited as mixing cheap quality American rice with the Japanese rice, which is of superior quality.

Author: Fackler, Martin
Legal issues & crime, Government domestic functions, Rice, Rice Farming, Company legal issue, Investigations, Grain industry, Inspection, Domestic policy

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