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Rice Remorse: Most Japanese Feel Guilty About Wasting Staple Grain
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· October 21, 2026
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Unfinished RiceA survey targeting 400 people across Japan found that around 10% of respondents felt no guilt about not finishing their rice at mealtime, while the remaining 90% felt guilty about doing so. A majority said that they disliked leaving rice uneaten whether eating at home or dining out...
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Key points A majority said that they disliked leaving rice uneaten whether eating at home or dining out. Unfinished RiceA survey targeting 400 people across Japan found that around 10% of respondents felt no guilt about not finishing their rice at mealtime, while the remaining 90% felt guilty about doing so.
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What is this story about? Unfinished RiceA survey targeting 400 people across Japan found that around 10% of respondents felt no guilt about not finishing their rice at mealtime, while the remaining 90% felt guilty about doing so. A majority said that they disliked leaving rice uneaten whether eating at home or dining out...
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