The Japanese government on March 18 handed over rice from its national reserve for sale on the open market -- the first batch ...

With domestic rice prices remaining high in Japan, demand is increasing for cheaper imported grain. The agriculture ministry ...

The Japanese government held a rare auction this week to make up for a rice shortage that an official called “truly ...

The term “strategic reserve” has been in the news lately as President Trump signed an executive order to create one for ...

Japan's core consumer price index rose 3 percent in February compared to last year. The gain was led by a record surge in the price of rice.

Japan is famous for combining ancient traditions with futuristic cities, but it also has a surprising side. Scattered across ...

Japan’s consumer inflation slowed slightly in February due to energy subsidies but maintained the uptrend keeping ...

The Japanese government is releasing rice from its emergency reserve for the first time to address a supermarket shortage and soaring prices. Japan's agriculture ministry held an auction last week ...

Doubts remain over the reported 2024 harvest of 7.34 million tons, as many farmers claim their yields were lower due to ...

Following its inclusion on UNESCO’s cultural heritage list, Japanese brewers hope to showcase the true identity of sake and ...

Japanese inflation eased in February, government data showed today, with prices excluding fresh food rising by 3% ...