Russia's military invasion of Ukraine is becoming inevitable even in Japan, which is far away.
It is beginning to affect a wide range of fields around the world.
Sea urchin price doubled Concerns about further soaring Ibaraki Hitachinaka
A fishery company located in the "Nakaminatoosakana Market" in Hitachinaka City purchases and sells Russian bahununi.
According to the fishery company, the current price of Russian bahununi is about 200 grams, which is 7800 yen, which is about twice as much as usual.
With the military invasion of Ukraine intensifying economic sanctions on Russia, fisheries companies are in short supply, and the situation of shortages continues.
For this reason, fisheries companies are concerned that prices may rise further in the future.
Yukio Nishino, managing director of a fishery company, said, "Russian sea urchins can disappear from the market at any time, and the prices of Hokkaido and Canadian sea urchins may rise further. It may also affect red salmon and sea urchins. "
Gas price soaring Public bath management pressure Nara
Prices are skyrocketing worldwide due to concerns that the military invasion of Ukraine will disrupt the supply of crude oil and natural gas from Russia, an energy exporter.
In response to this situation, public baths in Kyobate, Nara City are concerned about further increases in fuel costs for boiling water.
In this public bath, hot water is boiled with gas, but the gas bill in February was about 500,000 yen, an increase of more than 60% compared to the same month of the previous year when the number of business days was almost unchanged.
In addition to the fact that the number of passengers is declining due to the spread of the new corona infection, the bathing fee is decided by Nara prefecture, so it is not possible to raise the price at the discretion of the business operator, which is a factor that puts pressure on management. am.
For this reason, the union made up of 14 businesses in the prefecture is considering asking the prefecture to raise the tariff in the future.
Mitaka Yamazaki, the president and owner of the union, said, "Looking at the current international situation, the rise in fuel costs is unlikely to stop, and I think we have no choice but to raise prices. It also has a big impact on us, so I hope it will be settled as soon as possible. "
Rising heavy oil prices put pressure on agricultural management Nara Heguri Town
At the "Heguri Greenhouse Rose Association" in Heguri Town, Nara Prefecture, four farmers ship about 2.5 million cut flower roses annually to Osaka and other places in agricultural houses, such as school graduation ceremonies and entrance ceremonies. From this month to next month, when there are many events, the peak of shipping is.
Of these, Satomi Nakasuji, a member of the union, is busy caring for white and pink roses, which are about to be shipped.
It is necessary to keep the temperature at least 18 degrees for growing roses and 24 degrees or more for growing seedlings, and heavy oil for heating is indispensable from October to May of the following year.
However, due to the rise in crude oil prices, the price of heavy oil used for heating is about 30% higher than last year as of this month.
As the price of crude oil futures soars due to the worsening situation in Ukraine, there are concerns among union members that if the price of heavy oil rises further, management will be under pressure in the future.
Mr. Nakasuji said, "Even if the price of heavy oil rises, considering the customer, it is not possible to reduce the shipment volume or quality, and future management is uncertain. The invasion to Ukraine is resolved quickly. I want you to do it. "
Soaring food costs Zoo is also in trouble Ehime Tobe Town
Ehime Prefectural Tobe Zoo, located in Tobe Town, Ehime Prefecture, raises about 150 species and 650 animals, and the most consumed hay in the food is about 120 tons per year.
The zoo relies on imports of all five types of hay from the United States, but the price per kilo of hay has risen by 10% to 17% in January due to rising transportation costs associated with high oil prices.
If the recent sharp rise in crude oil prices is reflected, we are concerned that the price will rise further due to price revisions after April.
In addition, the cost of procuring vegetables and fruits is rising, and the annual food cost is expected to be about 50 million yen, which is more than 5 million yen higher than before Corona.
It is difficult to reduce the amount of animals in order to maintain the health of the animals we raise, so we are surpassing the donations of mandarin oranges and vegetables from nearby farmers.
While the cost is high, the number of visitors has decreased by 30% since the spread of the corona infection, and the operation continues to be severe.
Takaaki Ikeda, who is in charge of feed at Tobe Zoo in Ehime Prefecture, said, "I can't reduce the amount of food, so I'm doing my best with what I can buy and what I have. I want you to come. "
Considering closure of used car parts export company Kita-ku, Osaka
A company that exports used car parts to Russia in Kita-ku, Osaka is beginning to be unable to send money to the local area and is considering closing due to uncertainties about the future.
Takeshi Iwasa, who runs a trading company in Kita-ku, Osaka, has been doing business specializing in trade with Russia for nearly 50 years since the Soviet era, such as exporting about 100 tons of used car parts a month.
However, due to economic sanctions and the exclusion of Russia from the international payment network "SWIFT", Mr. Iwasa's company is beginning to have difficulty collecting payments through local banks.
Furthermore, due to the sharp depreciation of the Russian currency, the ruble, and the depreciation of the ruble, the prices of imported goods in Russia have risen, and there is a risk that even if they are exported from Japan, buyers will not be able to find them. ..
For this reason, Mr. Iwasa is considering taking a leave of absence until the situation settles down because the future is uncertain.
On the 8th, I called the Russian import and sales company of the customer and asked about the timing of remittance, but the answer from the other party was only "Since the rate is moving greatly, I will remit when it calms down", the situation I could see the confusion.
Mr. Iwasa said, "Because I have experienced the collapse of the Soviet Union, I was prepared to have this kind of thing when doing business with Russia, but I hope Russia and Ukraine will manage to talk calmly and make a peaceful solution. I was talking.