01:45⇢Rice Reserves Flow While Trump Eyes Barriers
⌨The newspapers extensively cover the government's announcement to release 210,000 tons of rice reserves to control rising prices, with 150,000 tons planned for initial release in mid-March (Asahi, NHK, TBS, Yahoo). Trump's new reciprocal tariff directive specifically targets Japan's "structural barriers" with potential implementation by April (Sankei, Kyodo). In retail developments, Don Quijote plans to open a new store at former Ito-Yokado location in Kitami (Hokkaido).