Japan's agriculture minister was forced to resign Wednesday because of political fallout over recent comments that he “never had to buy rice” because he got it from supporters as gifts. The ...

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

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's agriculture minister resigned Wednesday ... but rice remains a staple food and integral part of Japanese culture and history. The shortfall started last August on panic ...

TOKYO — Japan's agriculture minister resigned Wednesday ... but rice remains a staple food and integral part of Japanese culture and history. "Rice is the stable food for the Japanese.

He has proposed agricultural reforms ... but rice remains a staple food and an integral part of Japanese culture and history. “Rice is the staple food for the Japanese. When its prices are ...

Japan’s agriculture minister resigned Wednesday ... but rice remains a staple food and integral part of Japanese culture and history. “Rice is the stable food for the Japanese.

He recently proposed agricultural reforms ... but rice remains a staple food and integral part of Japanese culture and history. The shortfall started last August on panic buying following a ...