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Rice 5kg2,821JPYDown JPY 16 from the previous weekRegular gasoline 1L170.2JPYUp JPY 0.1 from the previous weekEggs Pack of 10309JPYAbout 1% higher than the previous monthCabbage 1kg376JPYAbout 89% above the usual seasonal levelKerosene (retail) 18L2,573JPYUp JPY 10 from the previous week
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Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries · 2026-10-16 Negotiated prices and trading volumes for the 2026 rice crop (September 2026) ↗Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries · 2026-10-21 Monthly Rice Report (October 2026) ↗

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Setsuyaku Life is a blog about reviewing everyday spending in a way that fits your life.

About the site

Site name: Setsuyaku Life
Domain: lifepodslog.com
Topics: everyday saving, especially food, shopping and recurring costs. We also cover cards and payments in Japan.

Setsuyaku Life squirrel

Setsuyaku Life squirrel

Like putting acorns aside a little at a time, everyday money choices can start small. I’m the squirrel who guides you around Setsuyaku Life.
Our motto is “Practical changes, less going without.”
We share clear ideas for reviewing food bills and recurring costs, while feeling comfortable spending on what you need.

This squirrel is a character who serves as the guide to Setsuyaku Life.

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