CNBC stood in two lines today: one for discounted rice, and one for Nintendo's newest console, Nintendo Switch 2. Kaori ...

Japan's farm minister said on Tuesday the government stood ready to offer more stockpiled rice as consumers formed long ...

Japan's farm minister said on Tuesday the government stood ready to offer more stockpiled rice as consumers formed long ...

Rice is a household staple in Japan, but supermarkets have been having trouble keeping shelves stocked after a wave of panic ...

Two major convenience store chains in Japan began selling government-released stockpiled rice at select stores in Tokyo and ...

The price of Japan-grown rice is soaring due to high inflation, low farm yields and a growing tourism sector. Japan is facing ...

Japan's Ambassador to Indonesia, Masaki Yasushi, revealed that the rice crisis currently hitting Japan is caused by three ...

The Japanese government is releasing stockpiled rice to retailers at reduced prices to address high consumer costs.

This means consumers have paid a premium, contributing to a downward trend in rice consumption alongside other factors such ...