BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Japan’s Rice Crisis is Over, But Consumers and Farmers Aren’t Feeling It
Remember when rice disappeared from Japan’s store shelves in 2024? The Reiwa Rice Crisis is over, but neither farmers nor consumers are…
agriculture
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
NEWS
Japan Bans Foie Gras Imports From France As Mass Bird Flu Vaccinations Commence
As bird flu cases spread in locations worldwide, Japan has ceased imports of French foie gras - once a popular delicacy in…
FOOD
Going Local with Fukushima Food Camp
Fukushima was once known as one of Japan's agricultural heartlands. Now, one company is helping to reintroduce the wonders of Fukushima's local…
NEWS
Falcon Roosts to Rotors: Yamagata Prefecture Employs Drones to Save Crops
In rural Yamagata Prefecture, an aging population is having difficulty dealing with agricultural pests. Enter the drones.
HISTORY
Sanrizuka: The Battle for Narita Airport
Narita, Japan's busiest airport, was once the site of a titanic civil struggle that pitted thousands of armed activists and farmers against…