The resignation comes as the public struggles with record high prices of the country’s traditional staple food.

Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has died after being ... to introduce Tokyo as the next host city. In an instantly meme-able segment, Abe, wearing an oversized red cap, was shown ...

Japan's agriculture minister has resigned after saying he has "never had to buy rice" while the country struggles with shortages and rising costs of its staple grain. Taku Eto offered his ...

TOKYO, May 21 (Reuters) - Japanese farm minister Taku Eto resigned on Wednesday after remarks he made about rice triggered a firestorm of criticism from voters and lawmakers, posing a fresh ...