Shinjiro Koizumi tackles entrenched agricultural systems, aiming to modernize Japan's farming, boost food security, and ...

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

Japan's agriculture minister, Taku Eto, resigned on May 21 just six months into his term, following a public backlash to his ...

Japan’s Agriculture Minister, Taku Etō, officially resigned on May 21, 2025, following public remarks he made about receiving ...

The top “Koshihikari” brand now sells for nearly 5,000 yen ($35) per 5 kilograms (11 pounds). Rice stocks at Japan ...

Farm minister resigns amid outrage as staple grain doubles in price, exposing deeper fault lines in agriculture and politics.

JICA hopes the investment will help ensure stable food procurement by Japan, which imports such crops as soybeans and corns ...

Japan’s rice prices have surged over 150%, triggering supermarket rationing, emergency reserves, and a ministerial ...

Earlier, Deputy Minister for Agriculture, David Silinde said that JICA, WB and AfDB have recently committed over 1.4tri/- for ...