Rice moves through a multi-layered supply chain in Japan before reaching consumers, a structure that drives up costs and ...

Why are rice prices soaring in Japan? After covering the issue for nearly a year since last summer, I think I now know the ...

Japan's agriculture minister, Taku Eto, resigned on May 21 just six months into his term, following a public backlash to his ...

By Mari Yamaguchi / The Associated Press  RICE is essential to Japanese culture, tradition and politics. People take pride in the oval- shaped sticky Japonica grain, which is still a staple even ...

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is reportedly considering dissolving the country’s parliament if the opposition moves ...

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba may dissolve parliament if the opposition submits a no-confidence motion against him, ...

“We expect that we will have a favorable outcome that will benefit consumers,” agriculture minister Taku Eto said at a news conference on March 14, hoping that the high rice prices will start ...

Worldcategory· May 19, 2025 Japanese farm minister apologises after saying he has 'never had to buy rice' Japan's farm minister Taku Eto apologised on Monday after saying he had "never had to buy ...

The government may consider buying back stockpiled rice that was released though general competitive bidding under former ...

The rice aid will be prioritized for non-rice-producing regions such as Papua and Maluku, as well as major urban centers that ...