The amount of rice a household in Japan bought in 2024 rose 6.3 percent from a year earlier despite soaring prices, ...

The Japanese government is releasing supplies from its emergency rice stockpile for the first time to address shortages that ...

The Japanese government on March 18 handed over rice from its national reserve for sale on the open market -- the first batch ...

The Japanese government held a rare auction this week to make up for a rice shortage that an official called “truly ...

An advisory panel to Japan's farm ministry proposed on Friday a target to triple tourist food consumption to 4.5 trillion yen ...

Japanese inflation eased in February, government data showed Friday, with prices excluding fresh food rising 3.0 percent year ...

The term “strategic reserve” has been in the news lately as President Trump signed an executive order to create one for ...

Doubts remain over the reported 2024 harvest of 7.34 million tons, as many farmers claim their yields were lower due to ...

A former Subway shop has been transformed into a tiny wonderland of authentic Japanese specialties at affordable prices.

Following its inclusion on UNESCO’s cultural heritage list, Japanese brewers hope to showcase the true identity of sake and ...

Rice Box Cafe is a hidden gem in Gateway at Mililani Mauka that specializes in flavor-packed takeout meals with a touch of ...