The average price of a 60kg bag of rice harvested in 2024 has reached an all-time high of more than ¥26,400 ($184). While Japan has not run out of supply, it has yet to recover from a poor 2023 ...

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Two major convenience store chains in Japan began selling government-released stockpiled rice at select stores in Tokyo and Osaka on Thursday, joining major supermarkets and e-commerce platforms in a ...

Overall, the report found four toxic metals in these rice products: Arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury. HBBF reported that these chemicals can lead to cancer, IQ loss and other health effects. The ...

A One-Pan Wonder Full of Southern Flavor Dirty rice is one of those dishes that tastes like home—warm, savory, deeply ...

Japan's farm minister said on Tuesday the government stood ready to offer more stockpiled rice as consumers formed long ...

Navigating a tight budget doesn't mean sacrificing nutritious and satisfying meals. For many, Walmart stands out as a go-to ...

Though people had a smile when he queued up on Sunday morning, it faded away as the wait got longer. The transactions got ...

“First and foremost, we represent the manufacturers of plastic retail bags,” says Matt Seaholm ... cities to imposing sugar taxes. Romer says large companies are more successful at the ...

At the end of the school year, a lot gets tossed by Duke students at my downtown Durham apartment building. This year I ...

Rice grains are thrown over newly-weds as they exit the church to symbolise a shower of blessings. When Filipinos move to a new home, superstition says they must bring a bag of rice with them so ...

Rice is essential to Japanese culture, tradition and politics. People take pride in the oval-shaped sticky Japonica grain, which is still a staple even though total consumption has fallen over the ...