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

In the U.S., the rice brand "Nishiki," produced in California, has gained popularity among Japanese residents. Previously, California rice was known for its long, dry grains, suitable for dishes ...

For the first batch of rice set for auction, the government has disclosed information such as the locations of storage warehouses, years of harvest, places of origin and brands. Masshigura from ...

The retail price of Koshihikari, one of major Japanese rice brands, rose 4 % in February from the previous month to a record high of 4,363 yen per 5 kilograms in central Tokyo, according to the ...

While consumers have suffered from shortages of rice on store shelves across the nation, exports of the Japanese staple food have been booming. Producers shipped a record amount of rice overseas ...