Find empty shelves of rice in Japan's supermarkets. What are the causes behind this August 27, 2024 at 11:15PM

Japan is seeing a rice shortage, with supermarket shelves emptying due to government warnings of a potential megaquake and typhoons. Hot weather has impacted harvests, but the Ministry of Agriculture assures that the situation will improve as new rice is released. Consumers are urged to avoid panic buying and to purchase only necessary amounts.