Japan's private-sector rice imports rocketed higher in May as the country grapples with supply shortages that have become a major headache for both consumers and policymakers. Some 10,600 metric tons ...

A record 55 brands received the highest rank of Special A in the 2018 taste ranking for rice announced by the Japan Grain Inspection Association, based on evaluation of 154 types of rice from ...

In the week to April 6, Japanese supermarket rice prices hit an average of 4,214 yen ($29.65) per 5 kg, ... Brand Attribution Guidelines, opens new tab; Reuters and AI, ...

Freshly harvestd Kokuho Rose rice is transferred from a combine to a transport truck at Koda farms on Wed. Oct. 9, 2008. In 1963, Kokuho Rose was introduced to the American market as the first ...

The 10-year old whisky scored 96 out of 100, which tied with Hibiki Japanese Harmony, one of the most popular Japanese whisky brands. Moreover, Fukano Whisky earned the title of Top 100 spirits 2020.