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Finally! Japan’s big three convenience store chains announce rice ball price reductions

Onigiri (rice balls) used to be a Japanese convenience store item with no real downside. Tasty, filling, and healthier than just about any other snack on the shelves, they were also very reasonably priced, with most varieties costing about 120-140 yen (roughly US$0.75 […]

Finally! Japan’s big three convenience store chains announce rice ball price reductions

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Onigiri (rice balls) used to be a Japanese convenience store item with no real downside.

Tasty, filling, and healthier than just about any other snack on the shelves, they were also very reasonably priced, with most varieties costing about 120-140 yen (roughly US$0.75 […]

After years of going up, onigiri prices are starting to come down.

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Onigiri (rice balls) used to be a Japanese convenience store item with no real downside. Tasty, filling, and healthier than just about any other snack on the shelves, they were also very reasonably priced, with most varieties costing about 120-140 yen (roughly US$0.75 […] After years of going up, onigiri prices are starting to come down.

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After years of going up, onigiri prices are starting to come down.

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