RICE is essential to Japanese culture, tradition and politics. People take pride in the oval- shaped sticky Japonica grain, which is still a staple even though total consumption has fallen over the ...

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A tea merchant in this central Japan city has launched an original green tea blend inspired by the illustrations on packaging of plastic m･･･ ...

With rural Japan experiencing severe depopulation, some unstaffed train stations and vacant homes are being transfor ...

Until now, Shizuoka Prefecture had placed first since record-keeping began in 1959 while Kagoshima was ranked second for many years for producing "aracha" (unrefined or raw green tea), where ...

The central Japanese prefecture of Shizuoka, which has a trail to Mount Fuji, has enacted an ordinance amid risky behavior by some climbers. The new ordinance requires each hiker to pay an ...

The viral clip sparked a heated debate, with some questioning the extravagance of the gifts. A jaw-dropping video from Rajasthan has gone viral on social media, showing a staggering Rs 21 crore ...

Gift packages from the Taipei City Government to World Masters Games competitors included souvenirs made in China, city councilors said. Competitors received packages that included smartwatches that ...

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When you’re thinking about Mother’s Day gifts, it’s a good time to remember that moms are the everyday superheroes who juggle countless roles and make it appear effortless. They celebrate ...