Lawson introduced new varieties of Japanese rice balls onigiri using glutinous barley, a type of barley characterized by its sticky, chewy texture when cooked, accompanied by bonito flakes, salmon ...

The "Otaue-sai" rice planting festival, which prays for a good harvest in autumn, was held on June 25 at a rice field of ...

A new study from scientists at the Japan Institute for Health Security has found that a popular Japanese diet – full of ...

In the week to April 6, Japanese supermarket rice prices hit an average of 4,214 yen per 5kg, marking their 14th straight week of increase and more than double the same period a year earlier.

A seismic change in mindset for Japanese businesses and consumers could allow Tokyo leeway to relax some restrictions if rice becomes a thorny topic in tariff talks with President Trump, who has ...

Japanese consumers have historically steered clear of foreign rice. But facing high prices, they rushed last week to buy the first South Korean imports to Japan in decades, clearing the shelves ...