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Stores in Japan Lower Prices for Rice-Based Products Convenience stores and restaurants in Japan are lowering the prices of some of their rice-based products, including onigiri rice balls and sushi plates. Last year, increasing rice costs in Japan caused many stores to increase the prices of some of their rice-based products. But in recent months, the cost of rice has been decreasing. In July, the average price for 5 kilograms of rice dropped below 3,500 yen — about $22 — for the first time since 2024, according to government data. As a result, some places are now lowering the prices of some of their products. Lawson, one of Japan's largest convenience store chains, has announced that, from September 29, it is reducing the price of 20 of its onigiri products by 10 yen, or about 6 cents. For example, the price of onigiri with tuna and mayonnaise will drop to 171 yen — about $1.07 — down from 181 yen, or about $1.14. This comes after Lawson raised the prices of these products five times in the past four years, according to Jiji Press. Seven-Eleven has also announced that it is reducing the price of two of its hand-wrapped rice balls — salmon and spicy pollock roe — by 19 yen, or about 12 cents. The new prices will start from September 8. Sushi restaurant chain Kura Sushi has also said it will change its prices from September 4. The cheapest plates will cost 110 yen — about 69 cents — down from 115 yen, or about 72 cents. #reading_for_today

“Ordinary life is even more horrible than war.”

For the purpose of لهدف

Ex She goes to the gym daily for the purpose of gaining muscle.

Ex He moved to the city for the purpose of finding better job opportunities.

probationary تحت التجربة تستخدم مع الموظفين

Ex He has been working as a probationary teacher for six months.

Ex Failure to meet expectations during the probationary term will lead to termination.

perspicacious حاد الذكاء

Ex The judge speaks perspicaciously and debunks the claims.

Ex A perspicacious leader anticipates problems before they happen.

Eminently جدًا

Ex The car was eminently practical, so it was more popular than others.

Ex The decision was eminently reasonable given the circumstances.

New Museum Celebrates the World of Jellyfish They have no brains, hearts or bones, and they have been in the world's oceans for hundreds of millions of years. Jellyfish might seem like something from another planet, but a new museum in the US is hoping to show people what a beautiful and important part of our world they are. The Jellyfish Museum in Pompano Beach, Florida, is believed to be the first museum in the US dedicated to these animals, and one of the few such spaces in the world, according to the city and the museum's founders. It was created by Alex and Yana Yanovsky, who previously ran aquariums in Ukraine, including their first jellyfish museum in Kyiv. Yana thought of the idea for the jellyfish museum after noticing how popular the jellyfish were at their other aquariums. Jellyfish have been found in our oceans for over 500 million years, making them older than the dinosaurs — and even trees! Their long history is part of their allure, along with their mesmerizing movements. The Jellyfish Museum is home to about 20 species of jellyfish found in Florida waters and other parts of the world. Some current occupants in the museum's 21 tanks include Japanese sea nettles, moon jellyfish, spotted jellies and upside-down jellyfish. The museum also has guides to teach people about jellyfish and the importance of protecting them. "The biggest idea here is to leave people with the feeling that they know something more about the population of jellyfish," museum manager Iryna Pelypkanych said. "Because so far, we know around 4,000 different species that can be called jellyfish." Iryna Pelypkanych, general manager of the Jellyfish Museum, is interviewed at the facility Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Pompano Beach, Fla. #reading_for_today

“Above all, do not lose your desire to walk. Everyday, I walk myself into a state of well-being & walk away from every illness. I have walked myself into my best thoughts, and I know of no thought so burdensome that one cannot walk away from it. But by sitting still, & the more one sits still, the closer one comes to feeling ill. Thus if one just keeps on walking, everything will be all right.”

Neither here nor there غير مهم

Ex Playing video games is neither here nor there; it wastes your time.

Ex Your age is neither here nor there when it comes to talent.

inflict يسبب

Ex I have tried not to inflict hate on students

Ex The bad economic choices inflicted a huge crisis.

Grim كئيب

Ex The environment in a hospital is usually grim, so, nobody wants to stay for a long time.

Ex The weather today is grim and rainy.