Water shortage hits rice farmers; Tokyoites urged to conserve | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

The scorching heat this summer is threatening the rice crop in parts of eastern Japan and may lead to water shortages in the greater Tokyo metropolitan area for the first time in seven years, authorities warn.

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