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

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

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

Rice is essential to Japanese culture, tradition and politics. People take pride in the oval-shaped sticky Japonica grain. It ...

With Japan mired in a rice crisis, the government is considering revising rice farming policies to increase production in its ...

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

Japan is attempting to curtail rising rice prices by targeting a reduction to 2,000 yen per 5 kg through faster supermarket distribution. Crop damage and tourism demand have surged costs, challenging ...

U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass, who assumed his position in April, contributed an opinion piece to the Mainichi ...

There is a crisis in Japan which has a political fallout, which could shake the minority government of Prime Minister Shigeru ...

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

Japanese Minister’s Rice Gaffe Shakes Ishiba Government | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G Japan’s agriculture minister has ...