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Chicken prices hit record high in Japan, forcing changes ... - 毎日新聞 Kiyoken Co.'s "Yokohama fried rice" bento, which replaced "chicken in chili sauce" with "shrimp in chili sauce" on June 1, 2026, is seen in Yokohama that day. (Mainichi/Yuko Shimada) TOKYO -- As prices for a wide range of foods continue to climb across Japan, chicken and eggs -- long regarded as affordable staples for budget-conscious consumers -- have also remained stubbornly expensive. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said June 16 that the average retail price of chicken thighs in June was 155 yen (about $1) per 100 grams, the highest level since comparable records began in 2003. The rise in chicken prices has forced a growing number of restaurants and food manufacturers to either change their menus or raise prices. Many would rather avoid altering signature offerings for fear of losing customers, but for some, that is no longer an option. Forced menu changes "We couldn't raise prices, so we decided to replace ingredients." That is how a spokesperson for Kiyoken Co., a food company based in Yokohama, described the situation. The company partially changed the side dishes in its "Yokohama fried …

Japan's chicken and egg prices hit record highs in June survey News Retail prices for chicken and eggs inJapanrose in June to their highest levels since the agriculture ministry began compiling the data in August 2003, the ministry said on Tuesday (17 June). The nationwide average price of chicken increased by 1 yen from the previous month to 155 yen per 100 grams. The ministry said demand for chicken, seen as a relatively low-cost option, remained firm as prices continued to rise. More expensive imported chicken also helped shift demand towards domestic products, adding further upward pressure to overall chicken prices, according to the ministry. Egg prices also stayed at record levels. The national average price for a 10-egg pack was 309 yen, matching the previous highs recorded in March and May. The ministry linked the elevated price to chicken culls carried out in response to bird flu outbreaks. To help stabilise egg supplies, the ministry announced a package of measures aimed at reducing the impact of future outbreaks. The steps include encouraging chicken management methods designed to minimise culling and setting up a public-private study group to examine ways of i…

Chicken, Egg Prices in Japan Hit Record Highs - nippon.com Chicken, Egg Prices in Japan Hit Record Highs News from Japan Economy Jun 17, 2026 15:04 (JST) English 日本語 简体字 繁體字 Français Español العربية Русский Tokyo, June 17 (Jiji Press)--Retail prices of chicken and eggs in Japan in June rose to their highest levels since the agriculture ministry started collecting data in August 2003, the ministry said on Tuesday. The national average price of chicken rose 1 yen from the previous month to 155 yen per 100 grams. Demand for relatively inexpensive chicken has been solid amid soaring prices. Higher prices of imported chicken helped to lift demand for domestic products, pushing up overall chicken prices, the ministry said. The national average price of a packet of 10 eggs stood at 309 yen, matching the highest level marked in March and May, affected by a cull of chickens due to bird flu outbreaks. The ministry announced a package of measures to ensure a stable supply of eggs, whose prices often soar due to bird flu outbreaks. The measures include promoting chicken management methods to minimize culling and establishing a public-private study group on ways to detect infected chickens ear…

Eggs, chicken at record high: Japan’s food staples get pricier Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Bluesky Threads According to the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, the national average price of chicken rose by 1 yen from May to 155 yen per 100 grams. Demand for chicken has remained strong as consumers seek affordable protein options amid broader food price increases. Rising costs of imported chicken have further boosted demand for domestic products, driving overall prices higher. Egg prices also climbed, with the national average for a pack of 10 eggs reaching 309 yen. This matches the record highs previously seen in March and May, largely due to widespread culling of chickens following bird flu outbreaks. To stabilize supply and prevent sharp price fluctuations, the ministry unveiled a package of measures. These include promoting improved poultry management practices to reduce the need for culling and establishing a public-private study group focused on early detection of infected chickens. The ministry emphasized that these steps are aimed at ensuring a more resilient supply chain for eggs, which remain particularly vulnerable to disruption caused by avian influenza. Ear…

Prices of chicken and egg in Japan hit record highs Retail prices of chicken and eggs in Japan in June rose to their highest levels since the agriculture ministry started collecting data in August 2003. The national average price of chicken rose ¥1 per 100 grams from the previous month to ¥155 per 100 grams, the ministry said on Tuesday. Demand for relatively inexpensive chicken has been solid amid soaring prices. Higher prices of imported chicken helped lift demand for domestic products, pushing up overall chicken prices, the ministry said. The national average price of a packet of 10 eggs stood at ¥309, matching the highest level marked in March and May. The increase has been attributed to a cull of chickens due to bird flu outbreaks. The agriculture ministry announced a package of measures to ensure a stable supply of eggs, whose prices often soar due to bird flu outbreaks. The measures include promoting chicken management methods to minimize culling and establishing a public-private study group on ways to detect infected chickens early. The ministry’s monthly survey covers 470 stores across the country to calculate the average price. The latest survey was conducted from J…

Eggs, chicken at record high: Japan's food staples get pricier - Qazinform Retail prices of chicken and eggs in Japan surged to their highest level since the government began tracking data in August 2003,JIJI PRESSreports. According to the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, the national average price of chicken rose by 1 yen from May to 155 yen per 100 grams. Demand for chicken has remained strong as consumers seek affordable protein options amid broader food price increases. Rising costs of imported chicken have further boosted demand for domestic products, driving overall prices higher. Egg prices also climbed, with the national average for a pack of 10 eggs reaching 309 yen. This matches the record highs previously seen in March and May, largely due to widespread culling of chickens following bird flu outbreaks. To stabilize supply and prevent sharp price fluctuations, the ministry unveiled a package of measures. These include promoting improved poultry management practices to reduce the need for culling and establishing a public-private study group focused on early detection of infected chickens. The ministry emphasized that these steps are aimed at ensuring a more resilien…

Chicken, Egg Prices in Japan Hit Record Highs | 時事通信ニュース 農林水産省が１６日発表した６月の食品価格動向調査によると、鶏肉（もも肉）や鶏卵の全国平均小売価格が、いずれも２００３年８月の調査開始以降の最高値となった。近年、鳥インフルエンザの発生で価格が高騰しやすい鶏卵に関し、安定供給のための対策パッケージも発表した。 鶏肉価格は１００グラム当たり１５５円と、前月比１円上昇し、過去最高を更新した。同省によると、物価高で節約志向が強まる中、比較的安価な鶏肉の需要は堅調に推移。輸入鶏肉の値上がりで国産への切り替えが進み、全体の価格を押し上げた。 鶏卵は最高値となった今年３、５月に並び、１パック（サイズ混合・１０個入り）当たり３０９円だった。鳥インフルによる殺処分が影響した。 対策パッケージは、殺処分を最小限にする管理手法の導入促進のほか、感染した鶏を早期発見するスマート畜産技術などに関し、官民検討会を立ち上げるとしている。（2026/06/16-18:48） 英文版に切り替え Retail prices of chicken and eggs in Japan in June rose to their highest levels since the agriculture ministry started collecting data in August 2003, the ministry said on Tuesday. The national average price of chicken rose 1 yen from the previous month to 155 yen per 100 grams. Demand for relatively inexpensive chicken has been solid amid soaring prices. Higher prices of imported chicken helped to lift demand for domestic products, pushing up overall chicken prices, the ministry said. The national average price of a packet of 10 eggs stood at 309 yen, matching the highest level marked in March and May, affected by a cull of chickens due to bird flu outbreaks. The ministry announced a package of measures to ensure a stabl…

Chicken prices hit record high in Japan, forcing changes to bento menus TOKYO -- As prices for a wide range of foods continue to climb across Japan, chicken and eggs -- long regarded as affordable staples for budget-consci