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Rising temperatures threaten Japan's sake rice crops
Original: As temperatures rise, Japan’s sake rice is feeling the heat
Japan's sake rice harvest is under pressure as rising temperatures affect the crop used to brew the country's traditional rice wine. Higher heat can alter grain quality and the starch composition brewers rely on, prompting concern across the sake industry. Growers and brewers are watching how warming conditions reshape rice farming regions and production.
Why now: Climate change is visibly affecting a culturally significant Japanese product, drawing attention to its impact on agriculture and tradition.
Evidence
- As temperatures rise, Japan’s sake rice is feeling the heat · The Japan Times
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