A scarcity of rice is causing discontent among farmers and consumers in Japan and drawing attention to a policy some say has ...

Under the name 'Nisui no Takumi,' the blended rice will be sold from around April 10 at some 2,000 stores across Japan except ...

As rice prices surge in Japan, a government survey shows farms plan to expand acreage for the crop, which should alleviate ...

The first rice from government stockpiles hit store shelves on March 29 although there was nothing on the label to indicate ...

In the village of Inakadate, Japan, elaborate expanses of “rice paddy art” grace the surrounding landscape. Looking for a way to boost tourism and contribute to the village’s rich culture, town ...

If men could actually die of shame, then Donald Trump’s economic team would be toast—instead, it is only their reputations ...

Japanese rice is more expensive than rice grown in other countries due to its high production costs. To ensure the Japanese variety is accepted overseas, the ministry will help Japanese food and ...

Shigeru Ishiba thinks consumption tax on food should not be lowered, against the wishes of political dissenters, in spite of ...

Niigata Prefecture is renowned for its snowy winters, but it has an even greater reputation as a major producer of sake and rice, particularly Koshihikari, one of the most popular rice brands in ...

As rice prices surged, the Japanese government anticipated that rice stocks would ... New York stock market rises as Trump hints at flexible tariff policies Expectations are growing that the mutual ...

The product is a blend of 80 pct U.S.-grown rice and 20 pct Japanese rice, according to Aeon, based in Chiba, near Tokyo. "We are eager to sell rice at a price as low as possible," Executive Vice ...