It’s eaten with almost every meal, but a shortage of rice has sent prices soaring in Japan. The crisis has forced the ...

The question of how Japanese people manage to maintain some of the lowest rates of heart disease in the world while consuming ...

The traditional Japanese diet is full of nutrient-dense foods like vegetables, fish, and rice, all of which provide a balanced intake of protein, carbs, and healthy fats. Eating smaller meals ...

Japan wants to boost its rice exports almost eightfold by 2030, a ministry official said Thursday, despite currently suffering a domestic shortage of the grain. The country's rice consumption has ...

With rice prices staying high, Japanese retail giant Aeon said Wednesday that it will sell a blend of rice produced in Japan and the United States. Under the name "Nisui no Takumi," the blended ...

A Japanese bento chain has apologised after its “no more rice” April Fool’s prank triggered public anger. Takeaway rice bowl chain Hokka Hokka Tei admitted that it “showed a lack of ...

The crispy, crunchy morsels are usually served with a side of rice or thinly sliced cabbage slaw. Karaage was said to be the late Anthony Bourdain's favorite food in Japan, something he'd buy at ...