The government decided on Friday to prohibit the reselling of rice purchased at retail shops to ensure that rice reserves recently released at lower prices will stably reach consumers.

Under the ban, which will take effect June 23, those who sell rice at a higher price than they paid at supermarkets and online shops will face up to one year in prison, a fine of up to 1 million yen, or both. ……

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    If the stores were smart they would tariff the rice based on the buyers address. Making those weirdos in Sumida-ku pay 145% more will grow the domestic economy and lead to greater prosperity somehow. - Trump 3:16

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      Trump doesn’t need to be brought up in every fucking comment section. This is literally about rice in Japan so stop with American politics.