Japan enlists U.S.-based chefs in videos aiming to boost farm exports
In the video series, chefs at Michelin-starred restaurants in New York and Washington discuss the uses and benefits of agricultural products cultivated in Japan.
India's record rice crop brings problem of plenty for farmers juggling protest
Farmers are harvesting the largest rice crop in history but are vowing to keep up their fight against laws they call unfair.
Recipe: Rich and nutty chestnut rice
What do you get when you combine toasted chestnuts with subtly sweet new-harvest rice? A classic, craveable (and vegan!) fall dish.
Aso had said global warming is "not all bad," as it has made rice grown in Hokkaido more delicious.
Japanese rice 'tastier' due to global warming, gaffe-prone former PM Taro Aso says
People often associate a warming climate with negative developments, but there is "something good," the 81-year-old politician said.
Recipe: Mushroom and salmon takikomi gohan (mixed rice)
This classic autumn dish combines the best of land and sea into one bowl. Use any combination of umami-rich mushrooms you like to complement the briny salmon and garnish with fresh herbs.
Onigiri for Love: Little packages from chefs with big hearts
Yoshihiro Narisawa and Wagyumafia’s Hisato Hamada launched the rice ball charity project as a way to support producers in rural areas and express thanks to Japan’s health care workers.
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.
