Japanese per capita rice consumption has hit a seven-year low in the 2025 fiscal year, dropping 6.1% to 4435 grams per month. This decline is attributed to insufficient supply and soaring prices impacting the traditional staple. Meanwhile, the International Organization for Standardization's Technical Committee for Tourism and Related Services held its 2026 annual meeting in Hangzhou, China, marking the first time the event has been hosted in the country. During the meeting, China proposed three new tourism standards related to rural and smart tourism, which are now proceeding to a voting process. AI
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