Thoughtless remarks were made at a time when many people are struggling to obtain rice, the staple food of Japan. It is no wonder that questions arose about the qualifications of the man who made ...

Japan’s agriculture minister has resigned because of political fallout over his comment that he “never had to buy rice” ...

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s comparison of Japan’s finances to Greece’s during a tax debate drew backlash for spooking ...

Newly appointed agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi faces critical challenges, including addressing the rising price of ...

Japan’s agriculture minister has resigned over his controversial comments about getting free rice from supporters amid ...

Firebird by Suetomi is the Singapore offshoot of Makitori Shinkobe, a prominent Tokyo yakitori omakase restaurant with a ...

With tropical cocktails and a menu of creative Japanese fusion, this downtown spot off the beaten path could be missed, but ...

Giant panda Fuhin is pictured on May 20, 2025, at Adventure World zoo and amusement park in Shirahama in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan. Wakayama prefectural police presented a certificate of ...

Former Japanese environment minister Shinjiro Koizumi was appointed the new agriculture minister on Wednesday following the ...

Taku Eto may forever be known as Japan’s modern-day Marie Antoinette. At a time when the price of rice is at a record high, ...

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has asked the new agriculture minister, Koizumi Shinjiro, to make efforts to stabilize rice prices.