Soaring rice prices and increased consumer frugality are driving changes in dining habits of Japanese, including adding ...

Japan's agriculture minister resigned because of political fallout over recent comments that he "never had to buy rice." The resignation comes as the public struggles with record high prices of rice.

Despite its evolution over centuries, onigiri retains its roots in Japanese culture as a symbol of comfort food shared among ...

A record surge in the price of rice drove Japan's consumer inflation higher in April. The country's staple crop nearly doubled in price compared to the same month a year earlier.

Find kimchi onigiri, shokupan toasties and tofu doughnuts at Onigiri Kitchen.

Rice prices continue to surge in Japan due to a combination of factors, ranging from inbound tourism and hoarding to poor ...

As rice prices continue to rise, convenience store chain Lawson Inc. will begin selling frozen onigiri nationwide that are ...

Mkheidze said he tried Japanese rice balls for the first time during the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. He quickly got hooked by how delicious and convenient they are and started eating them during ...

TOKYO — Japan’s agriculture minister resigned Wednesday because of political fallout over recent comments that he “never had to buy rice” because he got it from supporters as gifts.

TOKYO, May 21 (Reuters) - Japanese farm minister Taku Eto resigned on Wednesday after remarks he made about rice triggered a firestorm of criticism from voters and lawmakers, posing a fresh ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s agriculture minister resigned Wednesday because of political fallout over recent comments that he “never had to buy rice” because he got it from supporters as gifts.