経済｜とんかつ店の苦悩 国産豚肉高騰 / Economy | The Struggles of Tonkatsu Shops Amid Rising Domestic Pork Prices

Summary

Currently, the price of domestic pork has reached an all-time high, causing distress for tonkatsu and shabu-shabu restaurants.

The reason for this surge is the ongoing extreme heat, which has led pigs to eat less and delayed shipments. As a result, the rising costs of food are significantly impacting household budgets. Consumers are left wondering when prices will finally go down.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, I heard that domestic pork prices have skyrocketed! What’s going on with that?
Log: Well, a big reason is that the recent heat wave has caused pigs to eat less, which has delayed shipments.
Chako: Wow, so that’s why the prices are going up! Can’t they ship them out faster?
Log: It’s challenging because it’s influenced by natural conditions. What do you think, Navi?
Navi: When temperatures are high, animals tend to have reduced appetites, so shipment delays are unavoidable. This can be seen as an impact of the natural environment on agriculture.
Chako: I see, we can’t go against nature. I really hope prices come down soon!

Admin’s Note

The soaring prices of domestically produced pork are having a significant impact on our diets. For families that frequently use pork in their meals, this is likely becoming quite a burden. As Chako’s question suggests, we cannot ignore the influence that the natural environment has on the economy. I feel it’s important to consider the effects that future climate change will have on agriculture as well. As consumers, we all want to find a way to secure pork at stable prices.