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

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

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

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

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The question of how Japanese people manage to maintain some of the lowest rates of heart disease in the world while consuming ...

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

Rice prices in Japan are no laughing matter, as food vendor Hokka Hokka Tei found on Tuesday when an April Fools’ prank went ...

Japonica rice is the dominant variety in Japan, characterized by its small ... General trading company Kanematsu Corp. is preparing to import 10,000 tons of U.S.-grown "Calrose" rice in 2025. This is ...

Japan's new food supply emergency measures law took effect on Tuesday, allowing the government to instruct farmers to submit ...

New-crop rice has appeared in Japanese supermarkets, but has failed to alleviate steep and continued inflation...Read More ...

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 ...