Teikoku Databank, a research company that tracks historic changes in the cost of assembling a plate of Japan’s beloved curry ...

In stores, you'll find a huge selection: from long, slender basmati grains to round, sticky Japanese rice. Each has its unique properties and works best in different dishes. Cooking loose rice ...

In reality, broadly speaking, only two are used – Japanese short-grain (‘uruchimai’) for most everyday cooking, and glutinous rice (‘mochigome’) for sweet dishes such as mochi.

The sample, the size of a grain of rice, was placed into a secure container, marking the end of the mission, according to Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, which manages the plant.

If you want to incorporate an unusual and sophisticated flavor to your grains, look to your favorite blend of tea.

According to government figures, average Japanese domestic rice prices last year hit a record ... Rice market experts suspect wholesalers are withholding the grain to take advantage of rising ...