Extreme summer heat impacts Japanese fruit and veg production
Japan is grappling with the repercussions of this summer's extreme heat and insufficient rainfall, which have adversely impacted crop growth, including fruits and vegetables. The unfavorable conditions have led to decreased shipments and significant price hikes.
In Aomori Prefecture, known for its Tsugaru apples, the agriculture ministry reports that 10% of the harvest couldn't be

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