For the first time in 25 years, Japan has started importing rice from South Korea in an effort to tackle a dramatic surge in domestic prices and ease growing consumer frustration. This is a rare move ...

(Mainichi/Kazugi Yamaguchi) TOKYO -- Rice prices in Japan have continued to rise for 15 consecutive weeks despite the release of crops stockpiled by the government. The Ministry of Agriculture ...

TOKYO, April 19 (Reuters) - Japan is considering increasing its soybean and rice imports as a concession in trade negotiations with the U.S. over President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs ...

Japan’s rice crisis has forced the country to import he grain from South Korea for the first time in over 25 years to mitigate the effects of soaring prices, raising consumer sentiments. According to ...

The United States has criticized Japan’s rice import and distribution system as a trade barrier, saying it is “highly regulated and nontransparent.” U.S. President Donald Trump has also ...

The Japanese government is considering expanding tariff-free imports of U.S.-grown rice as part of negotiations over higher levies imposed by Washington, sources familiar with the matter said Tuesday.

Tokyo, April 23 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government is considering expanding imports of U.S. rice as a bargaining chip in tariff negotiations with the administration of U.S. President Donald ...

When a severe rice shortage sent prices skyrocketing in Japan last year, Tokyo restaurant owner Arata Hirano did what had once seemed unthinkable: He switched to a US variety. The price of the ...

TOKYO – The government may propose increasing duty-free imports of U.S. rice in negotiations over U.S. tariffs, according to government sources. The United States has said that it would be difficult ...