Bangladesh rice farmers invent new varieties to withstand salt and storms
Farmers are reviving ancestral varieties and creating new ones that can withstand increasingly frequent storms, floods and droughts.
Tonoya Yo: Japan's fermentation fundamentals, made modern
Chef, brewmaster and hotelier Yotaro Sasaki takes locally grown Tono rice and traditional fermented fare to new culinary heights.
Japanese rice dealers turn to China amid domestic consumption drop
The government has a goal of increasing the value of rice exports to China fivefold from the 2019 level to ¥1.9 billion in 2025.
Dress up plain white rice with fresh edamame
Summertime is the season for fresh edamame. Dress up plain white rice by cooking it in umami-packed broth made from edamame pods, and stir in the fresh beans for even more flavor.
Futaba is the last municipality covered by the central government's evacuation order to resume rice planting.
Top 5: Tokyo’s best onigiri rice balls
One of the most ubiquitous snacks in Japan, onigiri or omusubi (terms for rice ball) are a definitive mealtime staple. The Japan Times shares the best places to grab a handmade pick-me-up.
Philippines cuts rice tariffs to ensure food security and fight inflation
The Southeast Asian nation, which is battling elevated inflation, took into consideration the increase in global rice prices and uncertainties in local rice supply with the decision.
Rice is keeping world’s food crisis from getting worse
Rice is the predominant source of nourishment each day for more than 3 billion people, and yet it hasn’t rallied anything like other agricultural commodities.
Six economies still restricting Japanese food imports due to 3/11
Despite extensive efforts by Japanese authorities, they have yet to wipe out concerns over radiation contamination, especially for produce from Fukushima prefecture.
Tying the flavors of the world together with omusubi rice balls
The "Omusubi Unites the World" program lets participants combine local rice with fillings inspired by popular international dishes.
Pandemic puts pressure on Japan to open up rice stockpile to charities
As job losses have surged due to the impact of the spread of the novel coronavirus, demand for food handouts has skyrocketed in Japan.
Fukushima rice farmers innovate to survive, 10 years after disaster
With a new local rice brand, and farmers returning to the area, the prefecture hopes to quash rumors regarding local produce.
