Japanese Tourists Flock to Korea to Buy Cheaper Rice
Creatrip Team
a year ago
Japanese tourists in Korea are purchasing large amounts of rice due to rising prices in Japan. Despite efforts by the Japanese government to release stockpiled rice, prices have been increasing for 14 consecutive weeks. In Korea, rice is sold at about half the price of Japan, attracting tourists to Korean supermarkets like Lotte Mart in Seoul. Social media posts by Japanese tourists highlight their surprise at the affordability and quality of rice in Korea. Meanwhile, Korea's rice consumption is declining due to westernized diets, leading to lower prices.
