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 ...

Japan's agriculture minister, Taku Eto, resigned on May 21 just six months into his term, following a public backlash to his ...

This means consumers have paid a premium, contributing to a downward trend in rice consumption alongside other factors such ...

Persistent rice overproduction in Japan means that soaring rice prices are a symptom of systemic issues within Japan’s rice ...

Japan seeks a strategic breakthrough at the G7, promoting economic diplomacy amid global trade tensions. Tokyo Aims to Turn ...

Japan's rice supply debacle continues as the government is now seeking to lower the price of its stockpiled grain, and focus ...

Although largely paused, President Trump's tariffs present a major threat to Japan's already flagging economy.

Rice is getting too expensive in Japan. Many people can’t afford it, and it’s becoming a big problem. The government is ...