Rice is in short supply at supermarkets in Japan. During late August ... impacted both supply and demand of the nation's staple grain. A supermarket in Tokyo has put up signs: 'Sales limited ...

While we’re used to hearty, warm meals that bring comfort and warmth, there’s something fitting about celebrating life’s ...

Japan sweltered in its warmest July on record in 2024. High heat disrupts the accumulation of starch inside rice grains, causing them to appear more opaque, mottled with white flecks and less ...

KAMIMOMI, Japan -- In the remote village of ... not only influence the growth cycle and yield of rice, but also hurt the quality of the grain. When temperatures rise above 81 degrees, the buildup ...

Asahi Shuzo is the first Japanese sake brewery to launch on the East Coast of the United States, even as there are others on ...

And with the rise in popularity of Thai, Indian, Japanese and ... going to eat white rice, go for the long-grain variety which tends to have a lower glycaemic index than short-grain varieties.

Hiroaki Kato, who opened a food truck selling "omusubi" Japanese rice balls ... Chicken over rice, a dish of spicy chicken and salad with flavorful long-grain rice, has become a staple of not ...

Chargé d’affaires Nguyen Duc Minh at the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan said Vietnamese rice has received high acclaim from demanding markets such as the US, Europe, the Republic of Korea, and Japan, ...

Rice is a versatile grain consumed by people around the world. It serves as a staple food for many people, especially in countries like China, Japan, India, Indonesia, and South Korea. There are ...

According to the farm ministry, the quality of rice deteriorated in 2023 due to nationwide heat wave and drought, resulting in “cloudy” rice and cracked grain. This resulted in a supply shortfall.

This fragrant, tender, fluffy rice variety ... in South Asian cuisines. When translated directly from Hindi, basmati means “queen of fragrance.” Its delicate aroma, long slender grains ...